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NEW ORLEANS -- A dispute between Pizza Hut and southern Louisiana's primary franchisee for the brand has led to a lawsuit and the closure of 44 restaurants in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. The developments follow a protracted effort to transfer assets of the 44 Pizza Hut restaurants...

California girl beats off two muggers with marching band baton -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By The Associated Press QUARTZ HILL, Calif. - Police in California say a 17-year-old girl used her marching band baton to beat off two would-be...