Kennedy

If the United States had an aristocracy, the Kennedy family would be at the forefront. Of the nine children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy, three are inscribed in the public's memory: former US president John, presidential candidate Robert and senator Ted.

Former US Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns, who also served as American ambassador to Athens, has announced his endorsement of Greek-American scientist Natalia Linos in her bid to represent Massachusetts' 4th Congressional District, her campaign said.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Linos is currently executive director of Harvard University's FXB Center for Health and Human Rights.

A former Turkish banking executive who was released from a federal U.S. prison last week was repatriated to Turkey from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on July 23.