Bring That Week Back: Week of Aug. 9, 2009

Missed what happened this week? Check out the biggest stories in pictures!

Back in the NFL - Michael Vick is back in the NFL — and the Philadelphia Eagles have him. His agent confirmed that Vick signed on with the team on a reported two-year deal. Vick has not played in the NFL since 2006. The former Atlanta Falcons star was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting operation.

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Back in the NFL - Michael Vick is back in the NFL — and the Philadelphia Eagles have him. His agent confirmed that Vick signed on with the team on a reported two-year deal. Vick has not played in the NFL since 2006. The former Atlanta Falcons star was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dogfighting operation.

Vick on ’60 Minutes’ - Meanwhile, Vick will make his first TV appearance since being released from a federal prison Sunday. In the '60 Minutes' segment, there will be discussions with Humane Society head Wayne Pacelle, as well as former NFL coach Tony Dungy, who will be a special adviser to the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback. The interview airs on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).

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Vick on ’60 Minutes’ - Meanwhile, Vick will make his first TV appearance since being released from a federal prison Sunday. In the '60 Minutes' segment, there will be discussions with Humane Society head Wayne Pacelle, as well as former NFL coach Tony Dungy, who will be a special adviser to the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback. The interview airs on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).

What Killed M.J.? - Coroner's investigators know what caused Michael Jackson's death. But there will be a wait before the rest of the world gets filled in on the details. The Los Angeles County coroner's office says police have asked that the facts about what killed Jackson remain on hold while detectives wrap up their investigation into his death. Neither the coroner's office nor the police department will say when the results might be made public.

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What Killed M.J.? - Coroner's investigators know what caused Michael Jackson's death. But there will be a wait before the rest of the world gets filled in on the details. The Los Angeles County coroner's office says police have asked that the facts about what killed Jackson remain on hold while detectives wrap up their investigation into his death. Neither the coroner's office nor the police department will say when the results might be made public.

Who's the Daddy? - The British tabloid 'The News of the World' is quoting the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children as saying he's the father of Jackson's daughter Paris. Mark Lester says he gave Michael the genetic material so he could have kids — and believes Paris is his daughter. Lester says he's willing to take a paternity test to confirm his claim.

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Who's the Daddy? - The British tabloid 'The News of the World' is quoting the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children as saying he's the father of Jackson's daughter Paris. Mark Lester says he gave Michael the genetic material so he could have kids — and believes Paris is his daughter. Lester says he's willing to take a paternity test to confirm his claim.

Convicted of Murder - For the second time in six years, rapper Corey Miller has been convicted of killing a teenage fan. The performer, who rose to fame as ‘C-Murder’, was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2002 shooting of 16-year-old Steve Thomas. The jury's verdict was 10-2 in favor of conviction — in its second day of deliberations.

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Convicted of Murder - For the second time in six years, rapper Corey Miller has been convicted of killing a teenage fan. The performer, who rose to fame as ‘C-Murder’, was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2002 shooting of 16-year-old Steve Thomas. The jury's verdict was 10-2 in favor of conviction — in its second day of deliberations.

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Suspended Without Pay - Cleveland Browns receiver Donté Stallworth has gotten a strong punishment thrown at him by the NFL. He has been suspended without pay for the entire season after pleading guilty to killing a pedestrian while driving drunk. The suspension means Stallworth can't take part in any team activities until his reinstatement, which takes effect after the Super Bowl.

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Suspended Without Pay - Cleveland Browns receiver Donté Stallworth has gotten a strong punishment thrown at him by the NFL. He has been suspended without pay for the entire season after pleading guilty to killing a pedestrian while driving drunk. The suspension means Stallworth can't take part in any team activities until his reinstatement, which takes effect after the Super Bowl.

Inmate Sex Charges - New charges have been filed against former Mobile County circuit judge Herman Thomas. Already accused of abusing inmates, Thomas' new accusers claim he forced male inmates to have sex with him or be subject to beatings under threat that he would see to it that they spent more time behind bars if they did not cooperate. Thomas is scheduled to go to trial on Oct. 5.

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Inmate Sex Charges - New charges have been filed against former Mobile County circuit judge Herman Thomas. Already accused of abusing inmates, Thomas' new accusers claim he forced male inmates to have sex with him or be subject to beatings under threat that he would see to it that they spent more time behind bars if they did not cooperate. Thomas is scheduled to go to trial on Oct. 5.

Yawn Leads to Jail - Clifton Williams, who was attending his cousin's felony drug charge sentencing, found himself behind bars after letting out a yawn in an Illinois courtroom. The judge in the case sentenced the 33-year-old Williams to six months in jail, the maximum penalty for criminal contempt without a jury trial.

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Yawn Leads to Jail - Clifton Williams, who was attending his cousin's felony drug charge sentencing, found himself behind bars after letting out a yawn in an Illinois courtroom. The judge in the case sentenced the 33-year-old Williams to six months in jail, the maximum penalty for criminal contempt without a jury trial.

Background Check? - Philly’s Police Department wants to know why one of its officers used his police car computer to run a criminal background check on President Obama. Police say they are investigating the five-year veteran of the force but would not identify the officer. Two Atlanta-area police officers are accused of running a similar unauthorized background check on the president last month. Those officers are now on paid administrative leave.

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Background Check? - Philly’s Police Department wants to know why one of its officers used his police car computer to run a criminal background check on President Obama. Police say they are investigating the five-year veteran of the force but would not identify the officer. Two Atlanta-area police officers are accused of running a similar unauthorized background check on the president last month. Those officers are now on paid administrative leave.

Clinton Snaps - Hillary Clinton's meeting with African students turned sour when a Congolese student asked her what her husband thought of a controversial foreign policy issue. "My husband is not Secretary of State," she snapped. "I am." The student later apologized to Clinton saying he meant to ask her what President Obama thought, not former President Bill Clinton.

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Clinton Snaps - Hillary Clinton's meeting with African students turned sour when a Congolese student asked her what her husband thought of a controversial foreign policy issue. "My husband is not Secretary of State," she snapped. "I am." The student later apologized to Clinton saying he meant to ask her what President Obama thought, not former President Bill Clinton.

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Hold, Please - During a town hall meeting in Texas on health care legislation, a cancer survivor attempts to ask Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee a question - but the Congresswoman was too busy placing a cell phone call to be able to address her constituent's concern. Jackson-Lee says she wasn't talking on the phone, but calling a congressional hotline that helps lawmakers answer questions about health care.

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Hold, Please - During a town hall meeting in Texas on health care legislation, a cancer survivor attempts to ask Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee a question - but the Congresswoman was too busy placing a cell phone call to be able to address her constituent's concern. Jackson-Lee says she wasn't talking on the phone, but calling a congressional hotline that helps lawmakers answer questions about health care.

Scott Targeted - The health care debate, which has gotten increasingly ugly in recent days, has now taken on racial overtones. On Tuesday someone painted a swastika on a lawn sign of Black Democratic Congressman David Scott, a supporter of President Obama’s controversial health plan. Scott said he's also recently received mail that used N-word references to him, and that characterized President Barack Obama as a Marxist.

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Scott Targeted - The health care debate, which has gotten increasingly ugly in recent days, has now taken on racial overtones. On Tuesday someone painted a swastika on a lawn sign of Black Democratic Congressman David Scott, a supporter of President Obama’s controversial health plan. Scott said he's also recently received mail that used N-word references to him, and that characterized President Barack Obama as a Marxist.

Dangerous Threats - The Secret Service is looking into a man who apparently is taking his opposition to President Barack Obama's health care plan to the extreme. The man held a sign reading "Death to Obama" outside a town hall meeting on health care reform in Hagerstown, Md. The sign also read: "Death to Michelle and her two stupid kids." Sheriff's deputies detained the man and turned him over to the Secret Service after getting calls from people attending the meeting.

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Dangerous Threats - The Secret Service is looking into a man who apparently is taking his opposition to President Barack Obama's health care plan to the extreme. The man held a sign reading "Death to Obama" outside a town hall meeting on health care reform in Hagerstown, Md. The sign also read: "Death to Michelle and her two stupid kids." Sheriff's deputies detained the man and turned him over to the Secret Service after getting calls from people attending the meeting.

Controversial Ad - The White House has made it clear that it does not approve of posters asking the question: "President Obama's daughters get healthy school lunches. Why don't I?" The posters were put on display by a local non-profit, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which wants to reform laws governing the nutritional policies in schools. The White House has asked the committee to take down the posters, but the not-for-profit body has refused.

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Controversial Ad - The White House has made it clear that it does not approve of posters asking the question: "President Obama's daughters get healthy school lunches. Why don't I?" The posters were put on display by a local non-profit, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which wants to reform laws governing the nutritional policies in schools. The White House has asked the committee to take down the posters, but the not-for-profit body has refused.

Not Fined - A PGA Tour official told The Associated Press this week that Tiger Woods would be fined for comments he made about a rules official. But Woods says he has spoken with the PGA and there will be no fine. Woods was ticked off after his win Sunday because he and Padraig Harrington were put on the clock after walking off the tee after the 16th hole. A tour official told the pair they were being timed because of slow play.

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Not Fined - A PGA Tour official told The Associated Press this week that Tiger Woods would be fined for comments he made about a rules official. But Woods says he has spoken with the PGA and there will be no fine. Woods was ticked off after his win Sunday because he and Padraig Harrington were put on the clock after walking off the tee after the 16th hole. A tour official told the pair they were being timed because of slow play.

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Jackson for Senate - Chicago Urban League President Cheryle Jackson told The Associated Press this week that she's running for President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat. Jackson's entry into the race would make her the most well-known Black candidate seeking the seat that's been held by three of the four Black senators in modern times.

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Jackson for Senate - Chicago Urban League President Cheryle Jackson told The Associated Press this week that she's running for President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat. Jackson's entry into the race would make her the most well-known Black candidate seeking the seat that's been held by three of the four Black senators in modern times.

NABJ Prez - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) elected Kathy Times to replace outgoing president Barbara Ciara. Times, an anchor for WDBD-TV in Jackson, Miss., defeated opponent Angelo Henderson, a Radio One talk show host, writer and president of Angeloink, LLC. Times will serve as the 18th president of the 3,200-member organization.

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NABJ Prez - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) elected Kathy Times to replace outgoing president Barbara Ciara. Times, an anchor for WDBD-TV in Jackson, Miss., defeated opponent Angelo Henderson, a Radio One talk show host, writer and president of Angeloink, LLC. Times will serve as the 18th president of the 3,200-member organization.

Justice Is Served - President Barack Obama says Justice Sonia Sotomayor's achievement in becoming the first Hispanic member of the U.S. Supreme Court is an inspiration for young and old alike. Obama says her weekend swearing-in moved the country a step closer to becoming a more perfect union.

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Justice Is Served - President Barack Obama says Justice Sonia Sotomayor's achievement in becoming the first Hispanic member of the U.S. Supreme Court is an inspiration for young and old alike. Obama says her weekend swearing-in moved the country a step closer to becoming a more perfect union.

Highest Civilian Honor - The first Black man to win an Oscar received a special honor Wednesday from the first Black man elected president of this country. President Obama gave Sidney Poitier the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the nation's highest civilian honor. In addition to Poitier, civil rights icon Joseph Lowery, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy and retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa also received the award.

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Highest Civilian Honor - The first Black man to win an Oscar received a special honor Wednesday from the first Black man elected president of this country. President Obama gave Sidney Poitier the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the nation's highest civilian honor. In addition to Poitier, civil rights icon Joseph Lowery, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy and retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa also received the award.

Legend Passes - Legendary civil rights pioneer and lawyer Margaret Bush Wilson, a former national chair of the NAACP, died Tuesday of multiple organ failure at St. Louis Hospital. Wilson, who was still practicing law until June, was the second Black woman to pass the Missouri bar. She was 90.

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Legend Passes - Legendary civil rights pioneer and lawyer Margaret Bush Wilson, a former national chair of the NAACP, died Tuesday of multiple organ failure at St. Louis Hospital. Wilson, who was still practicing law until June, was the second Black woman to pass the Missouri bar. She was 90.

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Dead at 88 - Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, has died at a Massachusetts hospital. She was known for championing the rights of the mentally disabled and founding Special Olympics. Shriver had suffered a series of strokes in recent years. She was 88.

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Dead at 88 - Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, has died at a Massachusetts hospital. She was known for championing the rights of the mentally disabled and founding Special Olympics. Shriver had suffered a series of strokes in recent years. She was 88.

Aspirin for Colon Cancer? - A new study suggests colon cancer patients who took the dirt-cheap wonder drug aspirin reduced their risk of death from the disease by nearly 30 percent. Aspirin already is recommended for preventing heart attacks and strokes, along with its traditional use for relief of minor aches and pains.

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Aspirin for Colon Cancer? - A new study suggests colon cancer patients who took the dirt-cheap wonder drug aspirin reduced their risk of death from the disease by nearly 30 percent. Aspirin already is recommended for preventing heart attacks and strokes, along with its traditional use for relief of minor aches and pains.

Charity Event - 50 Cent is teaming up with Six Flags for an event to benefit the foundation he set up. The event is to be held at Great Adventure in New Jersey on Aug. 29 — and proceeds will benefit the G-Unity Foundation. The charity is aimed at improving the quality of life for low income and underserved communities.

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Charity Event - 50 Cent is teaming up with Six Flags for an event to benefit the foundation he set up. The event is to be held at Great Adventure in New Jersey on Aug. 29 — and proceeds will benefit the G-Unity Foundation. The charity is aimed at improving the quality of life for low income and underserved communities.

Set to Re-Launch - In June, it closed its doors, marking the end of an era. Now, less than two months later, Vibe is set to re-launch in November or December and continue its nearly 16-year run as a source for not only hip hop, but R&B lifestyle and culture. InterMedia Partners announced this week the purchase of the assets of Vibe and its online property, Vibe.com—which will re-launch immediately.

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Set to Re-Launch - In June, it closed its doors, marking the end of an era. Now, less than two months later, Vibe is set to re-launch in November or December and continue its nearly 16-year run as a source for not only hip hop, but R&B lifestyle and culture. InterMedia Partners announced this week the purchase of the assets of Vibe and its online property, Vibe.com—which will re-launch immediately.

'All You Can Jet' - JetBlue Airways is offering a $599 pass that lets travelers take unlimited flights for a month. The program, "All You Can Jet" covers all 56 of JetBlue's destinations from Sept. 8 to Oct. 8 with no blackout dates, the New York-based carrier said. Flights must be booked by Aug. 21, and passes must be bought by phone.

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'All You Can Jet' - JetBlue Airways is offering a $599 pass that lets travelers take unlimited flights for a month. The program, "All You Can Jet" covers all 56 of JetBlue's destinations from Sept. 8 to Oct. 8 with no blackout dates, the New York-based carrier said. Flights must be booked by Aug. 21, and passes must be bought by phone.

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Paula's Options - Paula Abdul is finding that she isn't totally out of options if she still wants to work. ABC has said it would like to hire her. Abdul announced last week she was stepping down as an "Idol" judge after her contract talks with Fox and show producers fell apart. She says she has received a number of offers since.

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Paula's Options - Paula Abdul is finding that she isn't totally out of options if she still wants to work. ABC has said it would like to hire her. Abdul announced last week she was stepping down as an "Idol" judge after her contract talks with Fox and show producers fell apart. She says she has received a number of offers since.

Ready for Saturday Nights - Wanda Sykes is heading up her own Saturday night talk show to debut on FOX in the fall. Sykes says she won't play favorites based on her guests' political views. As she put it: "If Dick Cheney puts out a hip-hop album, we're booking him." "The Wanda Sykes Show" starts Nov. 7.

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Ready for Saturday Nights - Wanda Sykes is heading up her own Saturday night talk show to debut on FOX in the fall. Sykes says she won't play favorites based on her guests' political views. As she put it: "If Dick Cheney puts out a hip-hop album, we're booking him." "The Wanda Sykes Show" starts Nov. 7.

Sports Conqueror? - It's not enough that Shaquille O'Neal continues to be one of the most imposing figures in the NBA — he's now trying to conquer other sporting worlds. That's the premise behind his new TV show on ABC, in which Shaq takes on the stars of other sports in competition. The show makes its debut on Aug. 18.

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Sports Conqueror? - It's not enough that Shaquille O'Neal continues to be one of the most imposing figures in the NBA — he's now trying to conquer other sporting worlds. That's the premise behind his new TV show on ABC, in which Shaq takes on the stars of other sports in competition. The show makes its debut on Aug. 18.

It’s a Boy! - It's a boy for Jennifer Hudson! She and fiancé David Otunga – who both opted not to find out the sex of their baby until birth -- welcomed David Daniel Otunga Jr. late Monday, her publicist confirms to Usmagazine.com. Their son weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

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It’s a Boy! - It's a boy for Jennifer Hudson! She and fiancé David Otunga – who both opted not to find out the sex of their baby until birth -- welcomed David Daniel Otunga Jr. late Monday, her publicist confirms to Usmagazine.com. Their son weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

New Music from Janet - The alleged promo photo that leaked of Janet's new album cover is reportedly fake. Sources tell singersroom.com that the photo is not "authentic." However, Ms. Jackson's Web site and Twitter page suggest that she is working on a new album and fans can expect to hear new music from her early next year. No word on who she is working with this time.

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New Music from Janet - The alleged promo photo that leaked of Janet's new album cover is reportedly fake. Sources tell singersroom.com that the photo is not "authentic." However, Ms. Jackson's Web site and Twitter page suggest that she is working on a new album and fans can expect to hear new music from her early next year. No word on who she is working with this time.

New Album - Fans of Three 6 Mafia might want to pass by their favorite music store in November. The duo is dropping a new album titled, "Laws of Power." Their last release was last year's "Last 2 Walk." The new album features appearances from Webbie and Kalenna and production help from Rodney Jerkins.

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New Album - Fans of Three 6 Mafia might want to pass by their favorite music store in November. The duo is dropping a new album titled, "Laws of Power." Their last release was last year's "Last 2 Walk." The new album features appearances from Webbie and Kalenna and production help from Rodney Jerkins.