Dec 17: Day in pics

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President Barack Obama speaks during an interfaith vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting at Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut. AP photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Residents pray during an interfaith vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting at Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut. AP photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Kelly Clarkson perform at VH1 Divas at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. AP photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis, right, scores as Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge watches during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon. AP Photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Kelly Rowland, left, Adam Lambert, center, and Keri Hilson are seen on stage at VH1 Divas at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. AP photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Sri Lanka's Shaminda Eranga, second from left, is congratulated by teammates after bowling Australia's Phil Hughes for 16 runs on the fourth day of their cricket test match at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Australia. AP Photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

With tears in his eyes, 11-year-old David Clarence leans on his aunt, Jennifer Walton, as they stand in silent reflection during a vigil in Omaha Nebraska, held for victims of the Sandy Hook School in Connecticut shooting. AP photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Recording artist Ciara performs during a tribute to Michael Jackson at the VH1 Divas 2012 show in Los Angeles. Reuters photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

A man helps a young girl up the stairs while carrying her backpack as they arrive for services at Trinity Church in Newtown, Connecticut. A gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Friday and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children. AP photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Colombian Millonarios player from Panama Roman Torres celebrates with the trophy after winning the Colombian League final football match against Deportivo Independiente Medellin at El Campin stadium in Bogota. AFP photo

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Recording artist Ciara performs during a tribute to Michael Jackson at the VH1 Divas 2012 show in Los Angeles. Reuters

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

South Korea's presidential candidate Park Geun-hye of ruling Saenuri Party holds a painting drawn by a supporter's child, during her election campaign rally in Cheonan, south of Seoul. The Korean characters in painting reads "I love our world". The country's presidential election will be held on December 19. Reuters

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Singers Jordin Sparks, Melanie Fiona and Ledisi perform a tribute to the singer Whitney Houston during the VH1 Divas 2012 show in Los Angeles. Reuters

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

A video pays tribute to singer Whitney Houston during the VH1 Divas 2012 show in Los Angeles. Reuters

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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 10:49 AM IST

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi gestures as he greets his supporters after casting his vote in the second phase of Gujarat state assembly elections in Ahmadabad. AP Photo/Ajit Solanki

Dec 17: Day in pics

President Barack Obama speaks during an interfaith vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting at Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut. AP photo

Residents pray during an interfaith vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting at Newtown High School in Newtown, Connecticut. AP photo

Kelly Clarkson perform at VH1 Divas at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. AP photo

New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis, right, scores as Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge watches during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon. AP Photo

Kelly Rowland, left, Adam Lambert, center, and Keri Hilson are seen on stage at VH1 Divas at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. AP photo

Sri Lanka's Shaminda Eranga, second from left, is congratulated by teammates after bowling Australia's Phil Hughes for 16 runs on the fourth day of their cricket test match at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Australia. AP Photo

With tears in his eyes, 11-year-old David Clarence leans on his aunt, Jennifer Walton, as they stand in silent reflection during a vigil in Omaha Nebraska, held for victims of the Sandy Hook School in Connecticut shooting. AP photo

Recording artist Ciara performs during a tribute to Michael Jackson at the VH1 Divas 2012 show in Los Angeles. Reuters photo

A man helps a young girl up the stairs while carrying her backpack as they arrive for services at Trinity Church in Newtown, Connecticut. A gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Friday and opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children. AP photo

Colombian Millonarios player from Panama Roman Torres celebrates with the trophy after winning the Colombian League final football match against Deportivo Independiente Medellin at El Campin stadium in Bogota. AFP photo

Recording artist Ciara performs during a tribute to Michael Jackson at the VH1 Divas 2012 show in Los Angeles. Reuters

Singers Jordin Sparks, Melanie Fiona and Ledisi perform a tribute to the singer Whitney Houston during the VH1 Divas 2012 show in Los Angeles. Reuters

A video pays tribute to singer Whitney Houston during the VH1 Divas 2012 show in Los Angeles. Reuters

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi gestures as he greets his supporters after casting his vote in the second phase of Gujarat state assembly elections in Ahmadabad. AP Photo/Ajit Solanki

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