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2009 notable deaths
Ron Asheton, the guitarist for the Stooges whose raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians, died on Jan. 6. He was 60. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Celebrity shots
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt and actor Ross McCall have called off their engagement. The two have reportedly been together since 2005. (Photo by Brian To/FilmMagic)
Sports at a glance
First baseman Mark Teixeira signed to the New York Yankees on Jan. 6 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/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)
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New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn as Obama's choice for commerce secretary over questions of political donors landing contracts.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'
The art of Obama
Bettie Page: 1923-2008
Victoria's Secret fashion show
Pictures of the day
Camels wait for the Three Kings Day Parade to begin Jan. 6 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/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)
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)
Will Farrell revives Bush one last time: