Clown prince of classical music dies
Victor Borge the Denmark born pianist and comedian died at age 91 in Greenwich Connecticut after returning from a Copenhagen visit His daughter said he died peacefully in his sleep during a Christmas gathering Borge entertained worldwide deflating classical pomp with phonetic punctuation and pratfalls and remained active into his 80s directing operas and preparing concert versions of Carmen and The Magic Flute
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Bush Aims for Broad Cabinet as Transition Moves On
President elect Bush has filled six Cabinet slots and may name seven more during a prolonged transition. Powell leads the list, with Evans, Veneman and others among early picks. Critics fear moderates dominate, while supporters tout inclusion and swift decision making ahead of Florida trip.
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Bush eyeing governors for cabinet posts in wave of shifts
President-elect Bush weighs Cabinet picks among governors reshaping state politics. New Jersey may see acting governor and Whitman nomination to head EPA. Wisconsin's Thompson and others eyed for Health or Energy posts. Some governors, including Racicot and Ridge, say no.
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