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By Margaret Lyons in News on Mar 12, 2008 11:12PM

Mayor Daley introduced an ordinance today that would change the cab fare formula to be more fluid, thus accomodating changes in the cost of gas. [Trib]

The CTA is cutting the 54th/Cermak branch of the Blue Line due to low ridership. [S-T]

A woman in Kansas sat on her boyfriend's toilet for two years. [AP]

Southwest Airlines is grounding 44 of its planes after an FAA fine of $10.2 million for not having the jets inspected. [CBS 2]

The price of gold is "ridiculously high" right now, so run run run to a pawn shop and sell your baubles. [S-T]

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