Jim's NowPublic Postings: Ted Kennedy Hospitalized AGAIN

CNN is just reporting that Senator Ted Kennedy has been rushed back to the hospital in his home state.

More details to follow

BOSTON (WBZ) ― Sen. Ted Kennedy is at Cape Cod Hospital, staff members confirmed Friday evening.

It is unclear why he is at the facility.

Kennedy had a seizure in May and underwent surgery in June for a malignant brain tumor.

After undergoing six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, he has been steadily increasing his public activity.

UPDATE

BOSTON (WBZ) ― Sen. Ted Kennedy was taken Cape Cod Hospital Friday evening after complaining of feeling ill.

Barnstable police Sgt. Ben Baxter told the Associated Press, police received a 911 call from the Kennedy's Hyannisport home around 5:10 p.m

Baxter said Kennedy was then taken by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Baxter said Kennedy was "alert and responsive" during the trip.

CNN is now saying that a statement from the Kennedy staff is that the Senator suffered a mild seizure due to a change in medication and should be released in time for the debate where he plans to watch it from his home.

BOSTON (WBZ) ― Sen. Ted Kennedy was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after suffering a "minor seizure," Kennedy's office said.

Barnstable police Sgt. Ben Baxter told the Associated Press that police received a 911 call from Kennedy's Hyannisport home around 5:10 p.m. Friday evening.

"Doctors believe the incident was triggered by a change in medication," Kennedy's office said in a statement.

The senator is expected to return home tonight and "looks forward to watching the debate," staffers said.