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Extra, Extra: What Was Up With Today's Flex Alert?

- Debbie Rowe, mother of MJ's children, supports joint guardianship of her children
- Guantanamo prisoners are into "Fresh Prince," apparently
- Venice residents aren't happy about the homeless encampment at the beach
- Whoa! Massive arctic cyclone
- Signatures of famous writers
- So what was up with today's Flex Alert?
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