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- In Anaheim, an off-duty firefighter was injured while he rescued an elderly neighbor from their burning home.
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- Just about an hour after a bench warrant was issued for Lindsay Lohan, the warrant was recalled. That's because her bail bondsman posted $20k (10% of bail) needed to keep the actress out of jail.
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