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The roster for the men's basketball team for the Olympics was officially released today: Carmello Anthony, Carlos Boozer, Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, Tayshaun Prince, Michael Redd, Dwayne Wade, and Deron Williams will be heading to Beijing. [USA Basketball]

A man was shot and killed during a funeral procession on the Southwest Side today. [S-T]

Starting in January, Illinois drivers who are convicted of DUI will be required to install in-car breathalyzers that prevent a car from being started if the driver is drunk. [ABC 7]

Fewer teenagers are getting married in Cook County; in 2007, around 140 16- and 17-year-olds tied the knot. [Trib]

"Schrödinger's cat was probably nicer than mine."

There's a party cruise boat downtown named "The Summer of George." Heehehehehe. [link]

Hoooooly moly: more dogs in strollers.

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