Conflict● Elevated1h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 8:01 PM
Hostages share tales of terror, heroism during Trader Joe's standoff
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
Hostages recount the chilling details about what actually happened inside the California store and how they were able to get out alive
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