http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090122/ap_on_re_us/caroline_kennedy]Caroline Kennedy reportedly withdraws Senate bid (AP) [/URL]



AP - Published reports say Caroline Kennedy is withdrawing from her effort to join the U.S. Senate in the seat once held by her uncle, slain Sen. Bobby Kennedy. The New York Times and New York Post reported Wednesday that Kennedy has ended her monthlong bid to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton, who was confirmed as secretary of state.