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Hi everyone, I'm Asieh Namdar at the cnn.com newsroom in Atlanta. Here is a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS.

The Kennedy family members say that it appears Senator Edward Kennedy suffered a seizure this morning at his home. The 76-year-old senator is being evaluated at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was transferred there from a hospital in Cape Cod. The Senator is said to be resting comfortably.

In Lafayette Louisiana, at least 3,000 people are being evacuated from their homes after six train cars derailed. Two of them are carrying hydrochloric acid and other chemicals which began leaking. It happened early this morning. Local firefighters and state police are on the scene, going door to door, asking residents to leave.

President Bush met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt today. Afterwards, both leaders reiterated their support for the Stalled Peace Process with Israel. The President also met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Mr. Karzai asked President to give the US people the thanks of the Afghan nation.

The Blue Angels are headlining this year's air show at Andrews Air Force Base today. Among some of the attractions of this year's air show, one ethanol-powered plane. The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squad gave their first performance back in 1946.

And finally it's wedding day at Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth's oldest grandchild was married this afternoon. Peter Phillips, the oldest son of Princess Anne, married a Canadian management consultant Autumn Kelly. Phillips has no royal titles and performs, no royal duties. It's the first wedding for any of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren. Peter Phillips is eleventh in line to the throne.

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