# Robert F Kennedy

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March 2023

Sirhan Sirhan who assassinated Robert F Kennedy in 1968 is denied parole for 16th time

A California parole board ruled that the 78-year-old still lacked insight into what had caused him to carry out the killing 55 years ago.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 7:29 AM

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# RFK

Robert F Kennedy’s assassin Sirhan Sirhan granted parole

Two of RFK’s sons went against their siblings’ wishes to support the release of their father’s assassin.

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Aug 28th 2021, 1:14 PM

# The Kennedys

Recovery mission underway for two members of Kennedy family missing on US canoe trip

Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean and her son Gideon did not return to shore at Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, on Thursday.

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Apr 4th 2020, 5:15 PM

# Brian Burns

Trump looks set to to appoint the son of a Kennedy adviser as ambassador to Ireland

The US president-elect told a New York Times reporter he intends to nominate Brian Burns.

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Dec 30th 2016, 8:08 PM

# Famous words

My favourite speech: President Michael D Higgins

Continuing our series on TheJournal.ie of public figures’ favourite speeches, President Michael D Higgins picks an emotional address by Robert F Kennedy.

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Sep 23rd 2012, 6:00 PM

# US 2012

Videos: 5 classic moments from Democratic National Conventions

After the Republicans formally nominated Mitt Romney at their convention last week, it’s the turn of the Democrats to endorse Barack Obama once more. Here’s how previous conventions have unfolded…

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Sep 4th 2012, 7:15 AM

# Dynasty

Mr Kennedy goes to Washington? Family heir may run for US Congress

Reports indicate that the grandson of Robert Kennedy may run for Congress, ending what has been an unusual period without any Kennedys in national office.

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Jan 5th 2012, 12:18 PM