Chicago Murders: Violence, Gangs Scar Auburn-Gresham Community

CHICAGO — It was February, the middle of lunch hour on a busy South Side street. The gunman approached his victim in a White Castle parking lot, shot him in the head, then fled down an alley.

The next month, one block away, also on West 79th Street: Two men in hooded sweatshirts opened fire at the Bishop Golden convenience store. They killed one young man and wounded five others, including a nephew of basketball superstar Dwyane Wade. The shooters got away in a silver SUV.

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Mexico Gunmen Try To Rob Drug Boss’ Body

MEXICO CITY — Mexican marines have slain four gunmen who apparently were trying to steal the body of a Zetas cartel chieftain killed by the military a day before in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.

The state government says the gunmen evidently wanted to take the body of Angel Enrique Uscanga, nicknamed “The Pokemon.” The gunmen shot at marines after they arrived late Friday at the building where authorities were keeping the bodies of Uscanga and four others who had died in a firefight with the military. The marines shot back and killed the four armed men, said a government statement.

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Finally, A Bottle That Can Store Sound

It’s a common trope in cartoons, but in the real world, you just can’t get a bottle to hold sound. And what kid hasn’t tried? No verbal messages in a bottle for us, thanks to the laws of physics. At least, that used to be the case. The Re: Sound Bottle designed by Jun Fujiwara does exactly that. More »

Kissing Tips: 7 Ideas For An Epic New Year’s Eve Kiss

Whether you’re coupled up already or looking for the perfect excuse to steal a kiss from that cute guy/girl at the party, when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, give that special someone a kiss to remember.

Click through the slideshow below for 7 ideas for the perfect NYE smooch — and click over here to share all your dating and health resolutions for 2013!

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Joseph O’Brien, Illinois Sex Offender, Arrested For Loitering In McDonald’s Children’s Play Area

An Illinois man registered as a sexual predator by the state was arrested earlier this month after he was caught loitering inside the children’s play area of a McDonald’s restaurant near suburban Elk Grove Village.

Joseph O’Brien, 36, was arrested on Dec. 22 after the restaurant’s manager called in a complaint to police, the Daily Herald reports. He has been charged with criminal trespassing and failing to update his address to police.

According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, O’Brien had reportedly been staring at an 11-year-old girl inside the play area and had been asked to leave the restaurant on several other occasions, CBS Chicago reports.

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BLU Vivo 4.65 HD Unlocked Android 4 Smartphone Announced

If you’re soon to be in the market for a new smartphone and you’re looking for an unlocked device that you won’t have to stick with a contract for, BLU Products’ Vivo 4.65 HD might be perfect for you.

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This smartphone has a large 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display promising HD resolution. The processor inside the device is a dual core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 and the smartphone supports 3G/HSPA connectivity. The phone also features 1 GB of integrated RAM. Other hardware features include an eight-megapixel autofocus camera that can record HD resolution video. The device will ship with the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. The smartphone also supports dual SIM cards allowing both to be active and receive calls at the same time.

The unlocked Blu Vivo 4.65 HD smartphone will be available in major US retailers in January 2013 at a price of $299.99(USD). While it definitely doesn’t have top-of-the-line specs, it sounds like a good deal if you want to avoid a phone contract.

‘The Onion’ Year In Review 2012: The Year’s Biggest Fake Stories (VIDEO)

What a year for fake news! “The Onion” spent 2012 stoking controversy, confusing foreign countries and generally getting closer to the truth than any other news outlet by simply making things up.

In this recap video, the editors of “The Onion” look back at the year that was… or wasn’t… Either way, it was memorable.

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Kim Kardashian: Kris Jenner And Bruce Jenner Are Not Getting Divorced

Kim Kardashian is sick and tired of the lies.

The reality star is fuming over reports that her mom Kris Jenner, 57, and step dad Bruce Jenner, 63, are headed towards divorce after the couple sat separately at the Los Angeles Clippers game on Dec. 25, where their son-in-law Lamar Odom was playing.

Kim, 32, took to her blog on Dec. 28 to slam rumors that her mom and Bruce were ending their 21-year marriage, explaining what exactly happened on Christmas day.

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Shark Eats Shark: Picture Captures Fisherman’s Amazing Catch Near Kaiteriteri, New Zealand (PHOTO)

You know what they say. There’s always a bigger fish.

And when the fishes in question are sharks, it’s bound to make a good photo. A sportsman fishing in waters near Kaiteriteri, New Zealand hooked a decent-sized shark Dec. 28, only to have it end up as bait for a giant.

We’re guessing the big one got away.

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Kanye West Wears Crystal Maison Martin Margiela Mask At Revel Concert (PHOTOS)

Now who gon’ stop me? Who gon’ stop me, huh?

Kanye West, our favorite ladies blouse and leather skirt-wearing rapper, took to the stage at Revel in Atlantic City last night wearing his weirdest stage costumes yet. The “Cold” artist gave concertgoers a chilling performance dressed in all-white, including outrageous headpieces like this crystal-encrusted Maison Martin Margiela mask.

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