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2009 Economy
What will happen to the economy in 2009?
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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
Actress AnnaLynne McCord is sighted on January 3, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida (Photo by Mike Franklin/FilmMagic)
Sports at a glance
Tyrese Rice of Boston College celebrates after defeating the top ranked North Carolina Tar Heels 85-78 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Wild, wacky and weird photos
A water-ski club member takes to the chilly waters for an annual fancy dress New Year's Day event on Jan. 1 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/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)
Transition to the White House
Obama's cabinet
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn as Obama's choice for commerce secretary over questions of political donors landing contracts.
Political Insight from 'The Swamp'
2009 Tournament of Roses parade
Bettie Page: 1923-2008
Victoria's Secret fashion show
Pictures of the day
Sasha Obama, 7, peers out the window of a Secret Service vehicle as they depart Sidwell Friends School after dropping off her sister Malia, on the first day of school on January 5, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)
John Travolta: Life in pictures
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)
Trump Tower spire put in place
A helicopter lifts parts for the spire installation onto the Trump Tower in downtown Chicago. (Tribune photo by Bonnie Trafelet)
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)