sandra endo, cnn, washington. >>> it was one of the most popular spots for weddings in new york city.ou even saw it in the movie "ghostbusters." now that tavern on the green is closed, the new year's party that rang in the new year and closed out the restaurant.    >>> the florida man accused of killing four members of his family including his 6-year-old cousin has been captured. how a popular tv show played a role in his arrest. >>> al qaeda threats close a u.s. embassy as washington moves to battle extremism with talks and with force. >>> and it looks like new york's tavern on the green restaurant has gone out of business after all that time. a look at the party that ended it all and how people are remembering one of the city's most famous landmarks. >>> you are watching "hln news and views" on this first sunday of 2010. great to have you with us. i'm susan hendricks. authorities have arrested a florida man who allegedly gunned down four members of his family after thanksgiving dinner. u.s. marshals captured paul merhige at a hotel in the florida keys last night. there he is on s

sandra endo, cnn at reagan national airport. >>> now right after the unsuccessful bombing, republicans throwing jabs as well here criticizing really the president for being soft on terror but today the senate republican leader struck a more optimistic tone during the gop weekly radio address. >> two long and difficult wars a prolonged recession, double digit unemployment, these are difficult days for our nation, and in this new year we're grateful for the courageous men and women of our own day who keep a lonely watch to defend the cause of liberty. we're also painfully aware of how many americans were out of work this christmas, but these challenges don't define us as people. what's always defined america is its ability to overcome even the most daunting difficulties. >> mcconnell added, when the challenges are greatest, americans always join ranks. >>> checking other stories for you now. the death toll and itting at 39 in the suicide bomb attack on a volleyball game in northwest pakistan. police believe this bomber apparently used his pickup truck loaded down with 600 pounds of explo