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Workers at the Port of Los Angeles have been noticing a funky stank the past few days, and in response to reports filed, authorities launched an investigation and discovered there was definitely something afoul.

Today brings more trouble for John Travolta, who is facing a second lawsuit from a male massage therapist claiming he was more interested in masturbation than massage during a recent encounter.

This is the kind of tasty tidbit that really takes a licking: Tuesday, May 8 is Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs shops!

Fishermen near the Coronado Islands found a body floating in the water Sunday, and it may be that of a missing Redondo Beach skipper whose boat crashed during an annual regatta on April 28.

Cadaver dogs are headed back to the Brea landfill again today to resume the search for the bodies of two young boys who may have been killed and disposed of by their own father.

Authorities in Orange County have launched a search for the bodies of a missing woman and her two young sons, and the woman's ex-boyfriend has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A lineup of 40 rockin' vendors, including 25 farmers, will be part of the new Sunset Strip Farmers' Market, which makes its debut May 31.

In today's Extra, Extra we wonder if you if you want to buy Kobe Bryant's mask, party at XIV (again), or adopt a goat. Also: A few more news bites of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).

Mid-afternoon today, a rumor began to swirl on Twitter, and was spread via announcements at May Day protests around the country: "Confirmed. #OccupyLa has effectively shut down LAX." The thing is, that's not even remotely true.

In today's Extra, Extra we've got Martin Lawrence and his divorce papers, a look at "The Art of Cooking," lights out in Westchester, and more news of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).

We're looking for some enthusiastic interns to work with us at LAist during the summer (June-August). Responsibilities vary widely, and the hours will flexible, but we do want someone who can be available8-10 hours during the week.

Two big deals were announced today by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the CIM real estate group, sealing the geographic fate of the Oscars for the next 20 years.