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- A retired couple who are members of the Del Ray yacht club and have been sailing around the world distributing bibles are being held hostage by Somali pirates.
- Wendy's is experiencing a tomato shortage. At least it's not Frosties.
- A man has filed suit against a Studio City sushi restaurant for refusing to include sashimi as part of their all-you-can-eat special.
- In Long Beach, a 23-year-old man has been arrested for hate crimes after allegedly vandalizing businesses that cater to the gay community.
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