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Sen. Edward "Teddy" Kennedy -- patriarch of the first family of U.S. Democratic politics -- now faces the battle of his life after doctors disclosed he is suffering from a malignant brain tumor.

"I think all we can do is offer our hopes and prayers for him and to hope that he pulls this out just like he's pulled out so many tough situations," said Peter Fenn, a Democratic strategist and longtime friend.

Kennedy, 76, has represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate since his election in 1962. He is one of only six senators in U.S. history to serve more than 40 years. Read full article »

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