RFK grandson to become U.S. diplomat
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Kennedy said he was grateful for the ruling and looking forward to taking his old coaching job back.
Ed Markey beats Joe Kennedy III in Massachusetts Senate primary
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9/1/20: Red and Blue
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Contentious Massachusetts Senate primary
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Markey leads Joe Kennedy in Senate primary
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A Kennedy is on the ballot in Massachusetts. Here's why he's not guaranteed a victory.
Recent polling shows incumbent Senator Ed Markey up against Congressman Joe Kennedy III, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy.
Pelosi endorses Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary race
Kennedy, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, is challenging Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic primary.
Coronavirus "devastating for low-income families," says Rep. Kennedy
The congressman said the coronavirus is having devastating impacts on American's health and financial stability.
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Massachusetts Democrats cancel state convention, endorse Markey for Senate
The party also agreed that Joe Kennedy III would reach the 15% threshold necessary to appear on the ballot.
"A Kennedy is a Kennedy": Joe Kennedy launches Senate challenge
The 38-year-old Kennedy scion is challenging Senator Ed Markey
Joe Kennedy III to launch Massachusetts Senate bid
Markey has been endorsed by Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Ed Markey
Markey faces a potential primary challenge from Congressman Joe Kennedy III
Kennedy: "not much longer" before decision on Senate bid
Democratic Congressman Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts says he's still weighing a Senate run. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Nicole Sganga asked Kennedy when he might make a decision during an event for Senator Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign in New Hampshire.
Joe Kennedy III stumps for Warren as he mulls Senate bid
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Senator Ed Markey, who just weeks ago earned a glowing endorsement from Warren
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Kennedy says decision on Senate bid coming soon
Warren has already endorsed incumbent Democratic Senator Ed Markey in the race Kennedy is considering
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Another Kennedy?
Joe Kennedy III considers a Senate bid against Democratic Sen. Ed Markey while a new poll has Warren, Sanders and Biden in a dead heat
Joe Kennedy files statement of candidacy ahead of possible Senate run
"I hear the folks who say I should wait my turn, but with due respect -- I'm not sure this is a moment for waiting"
Joe Kennedy says he's considering run for U.S. Senate
Kennedy has been mulling a primary bid against Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Ed Markey
Could Rep. Kennedy primary Sen. Markey?
Democratic Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III is reportedly eyeing a primary challenge to Sen. Ed Markey. Victoria McGrane, national political reporter for the Boston Globe, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the potential political fight that could play out.
Massachusetts primary election results
The biggest news was Ayanna Pressley's upset victory over 10-term Rep. Michael Capuano; Gov. Charlie Baker won his primary
New Hampshire speculation
The Boston Globe reports that Rep. Joe Kennedy III, Democrat from Massachusetts, will headline a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner this fall. Neil Levesque, executive director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics and chief of staff at Saint Anselm College, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the visits from potential 2020 candidates and their surrogates.
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Florida teen gets life in prison for stabbing young classmate to death
The victim's sister, Alexis Bailey, began her statement by dropping 114 aqua-colored stone hearts into a jar — one for each stab wound her sister suffered.
House passes GOP bill to give parents more influence over schools
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
Trump attorney testifies before federal grand jury in documents probe
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Items from Murdaugh's Moselle estate auctioned
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House Intel panel chair weighs in on Xi visit, origins of Covid
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
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Twitter ending old verification process in April
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House Intel panel chair weighs in on Xi visit, origins of Covid
GOP Rep. Mike Turner also discussed the impending declassification of intelligence on the the origins of COVID-19.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes Republican transgender measure
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Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
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Biden and Trudeau vow cooperation on trade, security after talks in Canada
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Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski crash lawsuit
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Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski crash lawsuit
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Items from Murdaugh's Moselle estate auctioned
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Second leak reported at Minnesota nuclear plant
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Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski crash lawsuit
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow testified Friday in a civil trial in which she is accused of knocking down another skier on the slopes of the Deer Valley Resort in Utah back in 2016 and then skiing away, leaving him injured on the ground. Carter Evans has the details.