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Burris makes a statement after departing Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday. (AP)
Burris denied seat in U.S. Senate
Roland Burris announced Tuesday he was rejected for Barack Obama's Senate seat, in a bizarre rainy-day scene on the Capitol grounds as lawmakers awaited the gaveling of the 111th Congress into session.Jan 6th - 1:46pm | Read More [ 84 Comments ]
Video: Burris Refused Seat in U.S. Senate 
Sanjay Gupta hosts "House Call" on CNN and also is a correspondent for CBS.
Gupta approached for surgeon general
CNN says President-elect Barack Obama has approached its medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, to be the country's next surgeon general.Jan 6th - 4:25pm | Read More [ 30 Comments ]
A Palestinian woman reacts outside Shifa hospital in Gaza City. (AP)
Gaza truce proposed after shell kills 30
France and Egypt announced an initiative to stop the fighting in Gaza late Tuesday, hours after Israeli mortar shells exploded near a U.N. school sheltering hundreds of people displaced by the onslaught on Hamas militants. At least 30 Palestinians...Jan 6th - 5:36pm | Read More [ 498 Comments ]
The Capitals are 18-1-1 at home.(AP)
Capitals beat Flyers 2-1 in shootout
In a statement game against a "we don't like them" rival, the unusual happened as Washington Capitals red overcame Philadelphia Flyers orange - on the ice and in the stands.38 minutes ago | Read More
DioGuardi, center, says she saw some unique performers during auditions for the show. (AP)
New `Idol' judge says men hold edge
New "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi says the singing contest's eighth year begins with the balance tilted in favor of male contestants.Jan 6th - 2:50pm | Read More
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Just Don't DriveWTOP's Adam Tuss: Your driveway is the best place for your car on inauguration day.
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Just Don't DriveWTOP's Adam Tuss: Your driveway is the best place for your car on inauguration day.
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- Man charged with stealing from luggage at Dulles
- 6-year-old takes family car after missing bus
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