Sen. John Kerry

It's smooth sailing for Secretary of State nominee John Kerry.  In a confirmation hearing, the Massachusetts Democrat said the U.S. will continue seeking a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis. Senator Kerry also said American leadership is vital in a complicated and increasingly dangerous world...

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says newly-retired Rep. Barney Frank would make a ``great interim senator'' but adds that he has also talked to other people about filling the post. Frank told The Associated Press that he asked Patrick earlier in the week to appoint him to serve as a temporary successor to Sen. John Ker...

Ted Kennedy Junior will not run for the U.S. Senate seat which will likely be vacated by John Kerry in Massachusetts.  The "Boston Herald" reports Kennedy made his decision based on not wanting to move his family from Connecticut.  He's also being pushed to eventually run for office in that state...