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The Most Likable Kennedys

Eunice Kennedy championed the cause of others in the shadow of her famous brothers. The Shriver kids are continuing her legacy.

11:06 PM | Aug 12, 2009
Remembering Eunice Kennedy

Remembering Eunice Kennedy

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the fifth of nine children of a legendary family, died today at 88. Shriver avoided the spotlight her siblings were drawn to, instead working quietly behind the scenes to lift up the less fortunate. The Daily Beast looks back on Shriver's life in photographs, and reveals little-known facts about who she was.

6:34 AM | Aug 11, 2009
The Shy Kennedy

The Shy Kennedy

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The Daily Beast curates the most fascinating details of Eunice Kennedy Shriver's life-from her early days playing football with brothers John and Bobby to the "high-octane fervor" she brought to founding the Special Olympics. Read about how Shriver developed her behind-the-scenes niche in a family that was forever in the spotlight.

6:33 AM | Aug 11, 2009
Arnolds Debt to Eunice

Arnold's Debt to Eunice

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver might be known for her famous relatives-and founding the Special Olympics-but it was her political savvy that got Arnold Schwarzenegger into the California governor's office.

6:32 AM | Aug 11, 2009
She Had The Biggest Heart of All

She Had 'The Biggest Heart of All'

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Eunice Kennedy never ran for political office, but her impact on the lives of what President Reagan called "America's least powerful people" is her legacy.

6:32 AM | Aug 11, 2009
Obamas Insecure Slip

Obama's Insecure Slip

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What led the president to wade into L'Affaire Gates? He thought he'd blown it with America on health care.

7:12 AM | Jul 27, 2009
Top 6 Moments From Sunday Talk

Top 6 Moments From Sunday Talk

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Judd Gregg goes after Obama, Arnold backs the president after the Special Olympics gaffe, Tim Geithner finds a supporter, and you'll never guess who Eliot Spitzer has some tough words for...

3:18 PM | Mar 22, 2009
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