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2009 Economy
What will happen to the economy in 2009?
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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
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)
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New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has withdrawn as Obama's choice for commerce secretary over questions of political donors landing contracts.
2009 Tournament of Roses parade
Bettie Page: 1923-2008
Victoria's Secret fashion show
Pictures of the day
Israel continues to intensify its wide-scale ground assault against the Gaza Strip on Jan. 6 in an effort to put an end to Hamas rocket attacks against the Jewish State. (Photo by Matan Hakimi/IDF via 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)
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)