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1. Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has defied US Senate leaders and state lawmakers by naming a replacement for President-elect Barack Obama. He's picked former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris who he says will serve with integrity.

2. There is word Israeli officials are meeting to consider a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. The truce would give Hamas militants an opening to halt their rocket attacks. About 370 people have been killed since Israeli airstrikes began Saturday.

3. NASA has released a graphic, detailed report on the seven astronauts who died when the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during re-entry in 2003. The report says the crew's restraints, suits and helmets didn't work well, leading to "lethal trauma".

4. You're looking at the lucky charms of 2009. These little oinkers were born at a zoo in Germany and introduced to the public this week. According to tradition, pigs born at the turn of the year bring luck to the family.