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Somali pirate sentenced to life in prison for attack on U.S. ship

by Brian Seay

A Somali pirate was sentenced Wednesday to life plus 10 years in prison for his role in an attack on a U.S. Navy ship seven years ago.

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Kidnapping leads to gun charge for suburban Boston man

by Brian Seay

A kidnapping investigation in a Boston suburb led federal agents to discover a gun trafficking operation involving a few dozen guns.

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“Captain Phillips” trailer: Somali pirates armed with AK-47’s hijack an American cargo ship (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

Hollywood recounts the true story of Capt. Richard Phillips and his harrowing encounter with Somali pirates after they hijacked his cargo ship, the MV Maersk Alabama, in 2009. Somali pirates, armed with AK-47s and a boarding ladders, set their sights on the MV Maersk Alabama. The 20-person crew fought to keep the pirates at bay, […]

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