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Notable Deaths
Actress and singer Eartha Kitt famous for playing "Catwoman" on the original Batman TV show and singing "Santa Baby" died on December 25th. She was 81. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Celebrity shots
Matthew McConaughey celebrates after the Texas Longhorns defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-21 in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Game on Jan. 5, 2009. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Sports at a glance
Mathieu Bijasson of France during the Half Pipe practice on Day Two of the Tignes Airwaves Freestyle Ski event at Tignes Val Claret Grande Motte on in Tignes, France. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Wild, wacky and weird photos
Sumo Grand Champion Asashoryu (right), real name Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, performs 'Dohyo-iri' (ring purification ritual) in a new ceremonial rope belt at the Meiji Shrine on Jan. 6, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)
Mug shots of the rich and infamous
Actor and playwright Sam Shepard was arrested on preliminary charges of speeding and drunken driving on Jan. 3, 2009. (Photo from Normal, Ill. Police Department)
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Countdown to Inauguration:
Interactive map of landmark Obama locations in Chicago
Obama's cabinet
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn as Obama's choice for commerce secretary over questions of political donors landing contracts.
2009 Tournament of Roses parade
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Pictures of the day
Smoke billows from fires raging on the edge of Gaza City after a day of heavy clashes between Hamas fighters and Israeli forces on Jan. 5, 2009. (Photo by Mahmud Hams/AFP/Getty Images)
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Protesting the Gaza strikes
Protesters stand along East Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago to protest against Israel's recent military actions in the Gaza Strip. (Tribune photo by Terrence Antonio James)
Rod Blagojevich: His years in public office
Gov. Rod Blagojevich leaves his Ravenswood Manor home under the watchful eye of the media two days after being arrested on corruption charges. (Tribune photo by Michael Tercha)
Roland Burris through the years
Former Illinois Atty. Gen. Roland Burris addresses reporters after Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich selected him to succeed President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate. (Tribune photo by Phil Velasquez)