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 Okla. Man Buys
 Santa Monica Ferris Wheel 

Pier attraction brings in $132,400

(Newser) - The Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel has been sold on eBay for $132,400—to a first-time eBayer and the son of a former Oklahoma City mayor, the Los Angeles Times reports. Grant Humphreys, a 32-year-old real estate developer who'd never set eyes on the crowd-pleaser, placed the winning bid yesterday just before the close of the auction that drew six bidders. More »

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Juno Scores at Spirit Awards

Film picks up 3 awards, along with The Savages, I'm Not There

(Newser) - Little-indy-that-could Juno won big at today’s Independent Spirit Awards, netting best actress for its star Ellen Page, best first script for writer Diablo Cody, and best feature film, the Los Angeles Times reports. The awards show, which honors only films made for less than $20 million, has drawn casually clad celebs to a seaside ceremony in Santa Monica for 20 years. More »

'My God, We Need Help,' Mom Pleads in
Lohan 911 Call

Woman panicky about mystery stalker

(Newser) - A mother being tailed through the streets of Santa Monica by a mystery SUV was close to panic when she phoned police for help, according to a 911 tape of the call. Turned out her stalker was actress Lindsay Lohan; the call led to Lohan's latest arrest. "Oh my God, sir, they're following us. We need help," the woman told police. More »

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