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Extra, Extra: Chimp News, Pizza Makeover, & a Curved Penis
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- A chimp who previously ran loose on the streets of Vegas got out again, but is now headed for an Oregon animal sanctuary.
- More chimp news: The L.A. Zoo still can't explain why an adult male fatally attacked a baby chimp in front of patrons.
- Happy birthday, Halle Berry! An old lady collapses on the actress' table during dinner.
- Domino's Pizza is getting a makeover. Will it make you want their pizza?
- Sorry Brentwood: You're soon going to be out one Cheesecake Factory.
- Moviemaker J.J. Abrams says movie budgets these days are pretty ridiculous.
- Headline of the day goes to the OC Weekly's Navel Gazing Blog: "Curved Penis Helps Bring Down Angry OC Child Molester."
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