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By Staff in News on May 23, 2011 5:40PM

President Obama visits Ireland, media looks at his Irish heritage. [Tribune]
Robert Feder looks back at a time when Oprah Winfrey allowed porn stars to discuss money shots on her show. [Feder/TOC]
A $500,000 jewelry heist was reported on Jeweler's Row this morning. [Sun-Times]
Gas prices across the country are expected to continue a decline that's been in effect for two weeks. [Chicago Breaking News]
Father Michael Pfleger held his first sermon since being reinstated by Cardinal George. [ABC 7]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser's win over challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg has been confirmed in a recount by the state board that oversees elections. [Tribune]
Downtown apartment rental prices are back on the uptick. rent in Bridgeport, instead. (It's the Community of the Future.) [Chicago Journal]