Bring That Week Back: Week of May 31

Beyonce's getting sued; LeBron James gives Cleveland an edge | plus more top stories!

Ken Griffey Jr. Retires - After 22 seasons, Ken Griffey Jr. unexpectedly announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Wednesday.  The 40-year-old outfielder, whose achievements include 13 all-star appearances, 630 homers — fifth on the career list — and 1,836 RBIs, released a statement through his team, the Seattle Mariners. "I feel that without enough occasional starts to be sharper coming off the bench, my continued presence as a player would be an unfair distraction to my teammates,” the statement read.

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Ken Griffey Jr. Retires - After 22 seasons, Ken Griffey Jr. unexpectedly announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Wednesday. The 40-year-old outfielder, whose achievements include 13 all-star appearances, 630 homers — fifth on the career list — and 1,836 RBIs, released a statement through his team, the Seattle Mariners. "I feel that without enough occasional starts to be sharper coming off the bench, my continued presence as a player would be an unfair distraction to my teammates,” the statement read.

LeBron To Chicago? - The New York Times reported on Sunday that the Chicago Bulls are the front-runners to land free agent LeBron James. According to a league source, Chris Bosh would join James in The Windy City. The free agency period begins at Midnight on July 1.

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LeBron Says Cavs Have “An Edge” - In an interview with CNN’s Larry King on Tuesday, NBA star free agent LeBron James revealed that while he’s not close to making a decision on where he’ll end up next, his current team, Cleveland, has “an edge” on re-signing him. “This city, these fans, I mean have given me a lot in these seven years,” he said. “For me, it’s comfortable.” But he added it will be “a very interesting summer.”

Beyoncé Sued For Trespassing - Philip Markowitz, a Hollywood Hills man who lives across the street from where Beyoncé recently shot her latest video, “Why Don’t You Love Me,” filed suit in an L.A. court late last week against the singer for nuisance and trespassing. Markowitz claims his privacy was invaded by unnecessary noise and crowds, and that his driveway was repeatedly blocked during the shoot.  He is seeking $25,000 in damages from Beyoncé, a liability company and the production coordinator for the shoot.

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Beyoncé Sued For Trespassing - Philip Markowitz, a Hollywood Hills man who lives across the street from where Beyoncé recently shot her latest video, “Why Don’t You Love Me,” filed suit in an L.A. court late last week against the singer for nuisance and trespassing. Markowitz claims his privacy was invaded by unnecessary noise and crowds, and that his driveway was repeatedly blocked during the shoot. He is seeking $25,000 in damages from Beyoncé, a liability company and the production coordinator for the shoot.

Rihanna Hits the Stage in Israel - Rihanna made a stop in Tel Aviv this past weekend during her “Last Girl on Earth” tour. It was the Barbadian singer’s first visit to Israel and she described it as an “amazing experience.” Her performance was good for the community too; the entire audience at her Tel Aviv show had to do community service to get a concert ticket. “It was really unique the way they put this show together, where the kids had to do something positive,” said Rihanna.

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Rihanna Hits the Stage in Israel - Rihanna made a stop in Tel Aviv this past weekend during her “Last Girl on Earth” tour. It was the Barbadian singer’s first visit to Israel and she described it as an “amazing experience.” Her performance was good for the community too; the entire audience at her Tel Aviv show had to do community service to get a concert ticket. “It was really unique the way they put this show together, where the kids had to do something positive,” said Rihanna.

Temptations Singer Ali-Ollie Woodson Passes - Temptations singer Ali-Ollie Woodson, who led the group in the ‘80s and ‘90s, died on Sunday after a fight with cancer. He was 58. While he wasn’t an original member of the legendary group, Woodson tried to restore them to their hit-making glory with songs like “Treat Her Like a Lady.”

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Temptations Singer Ali-Ollie Woodson Passes - Temptations singer Ali-Ollie Woodson, who led the group in the ‘80s and ‘90s, died on Sunday after a fight with cancer. He was 58. While he wasn’t an original member of the legendary group, Woodson tried to restore them to their hit-making glory with songs like “Treat Her Like a Lady.”

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New Details Emerge in Aiyana Jones’s Murder - Another autopsy on Aiyana Jones, the 7-year-old Detroit girl killed last month during a police raid, revealed that she was shot through the top of her head and not through her neck as the police said, according to an attorney for the girl’s family. Police had also said that Jones, who was sleeping on the family’s living room couch, was shot when the officer struggled with her grandmother; but the attorney, Geoffrey Fieger, denied those claims as well.

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New Details Emerge in Aiyana Jones’s Murder - Another autopsy on Aiyana Jones, the 7-year-old Detroit girl killed last month during a police raid, revealed that she was shot through the top of her head and not through her neck as the police said, according to an attorney for the girl’s family. Police had also said that Jones, who was sleeping on the family’s living room couch, was shot when the officer struggled with her grandmother; but the attorney, Geoffrey Fieger, denied those claims as well.

Coleman’s Family Plans Utah Funeral - The family of late actor Gary Coleman is planning a memorial service in Salt Lake City to be held this weekend. The family has not decided whether it will be private or public. Coleman died last Friday of a brain hemorrhage after being taken off life support at a Provo hospital. He was 42.

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Coleman’s Family Plans Utah Funeral - The family of late actor Gary Coleman is planning a memorial service in Salt Lake City to be held this weekend. The family has not decided whether it will be private or public. Coleman died last Friday of a brain hemorrhage after being taken off life support at a Provo hospital. He was 42.

Artur Davis Loses Primary - Alabama Congressman Artur Davis lost the Democratic primary Tuesday, thus ending his bid at becoming his state’s first Black governor. He lost to a White opponent, Alabama agricultural commissioner Ron Sparks, who had the backing of the state’s four major Black political groups. The organizations backed Sparks after Davis voted against Obama’s health care overhaul.

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Artur Davis Loses Primary - Alabama Congressman Artur Davis lost the Democratic primary Tuesday, thus ending his bid at becoming his state’s first Black governor. He lost to a White opponent, Alabama agricultural commissioner Ron Sparks, who had the backing of the state’s four major Black political groups. The organizations backed Sparks after Davis voted against Obama’s health care overhaul.

Obama Meets with Arizona Gov. - The president met with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday to discuss the state’s controversial immigration reform law. The law, which will take effect July 29, will require police enforcing any other law to examine immigration status if there is reasonable suspicion a person is in the country illegally. Opponents call the law racial profiling and say Obama isn’t doing enough on immigration reform. They demonstrated in front of the White House.

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Obama Meets with Arizona Gov. - The president met with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday to discuss the state’s controversial immigration reform law. The law, which will take effect July 29, will require police enforcing any other law to examine immigration status if there is reasonable suspicion a person is in the country illegally. Opponents call the law racial profiling and say Obama isn’t doing enough on immigration reform. They demonstrated in front of the White House.

Oil Sheen Headed to Florida Beaches - As more and more oil leaks from the BP spill, oil is reaching a few of the U.S.’s coasts, and could hit the sands of Florida’s Pensacola Beach soon. Officials have already confirmed oil sheen about nine miles off the state’s coast.  In Mississippi, Gov. Haley Barbour says a two-mile long, three-foot wide strand of oil has been found on Petit Bois Island. And in Alabama, patches of oil have washed up on Dauphin Island near the mouth of Mobile Bay.

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Oil Sheen Headed to Florida Beaches - As more and more oil leaks from the BP spill, oil is reaching a few of the U.S.’s coasts, and could hit the sands of Florida’s Pensacola Beach soon. Officials have already confirmed oil sheen about nine miles off the state’s coast. In Mississippi, Gov. Haley Barbour says a two-mile long, three-foot wide strand of oil has been found on Petit Bois Island. And in Alabama, patches of oil have washed up on Dauphin Island near the mouth of Mobile Bay.

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Serena Williams Upset at French Open - Top-ranked tennis star Serena Williams lost in the quarterfinals of the French Open Wednesday to Australia’s Samantha Stosur, 6-2, 6-7 (2), 8-6. The upset was the second in a row for the No. 7-seeded Stosur.

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Serena Williams Upset at French Open - Top-ranked tennis star Serena Williams lost in the quarterfinals of the French Open Wednesday to Australia’s Samantha Stosur, 6-2, 6-7 (2), 8-6. The upset was the second in a row for the No. 7-seeded Stosur.

7 Die in Holiday Weekend Shootings in Baltimore - A series of Memorial Day weekend shootings left seven people dead and three injured in Baltimore. In total there were 10 shootings since last Friday and most of them appeared to be related to drug activity, according to a police spokesman.  In two of the fatal shootings, police have identified persons of interest, and charges are pending against one of them.

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7 Die in Holiday Weekend Shootings in Baltimore - A series of Memorial Day weekend shootings left seven people dead and three injured in Baltimore. In total there were 10 shootings since last Friday and most of them appeared to be related to drug activity, according to a police spokesman. In two of the fatal shootings, police have identified persons of interest, and charges are pending against one of them.

Does Ochocinco Have a Problem With Black Women? - Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco has a problem with dating Black women, if you believe the story one member of the production staff of his dating show sent via email to the YBF. Upon arriving at the set of “The Ultimate Catch,” Ochocinco wanted to send home all of the pre-selected Black girls, and replace them with White and Hispanic girls who were extras. After being pressured by producers, he picked two of the “most GHETTO girls there to represent us,” the email read. He denies the claims.

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Does Ochocinco Have a Problem With Black Women? - Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco has a problem with dating Black women, if you believe the story one member of the production staff of his dating show sent via email to the YBF. Upon arriving at the set of “The Ultimate Catch,” Ochocinco wanted to send home all of the pre-selected Black girls, and replace them with White and Hispanic girls who were extras. After being pressured by producers, he picked two of the “most GHETTO girls there to represent us,” the email read. He denies the claims.

“Basketball Wife” Arrested at Reunion - Suzie Ketcham, one of the stars on the VH1 hit “Basketball Wives” was arrested during the show’s reunion. After Sandra, a “groupie” that Ketcham confronted during the season, appeared on set at the reunion, she “got really p--- off and just got up and left, but not soon after, she came back with a huge bucket of water and threw it at Sandra,” an insider told Radar Online. After Sandra slipped on the water and fell, paramedics were called (she was treated on set) and police came to arrest Suzie.

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“Basketball Wife” Arrested at Reunion - Suzie Ketcham, one of the stars on the VH1 hit “Basketball Wives” was arrested during the show’s reunion. After Sandra, a “groupie” that Ketcham confronted during the season, appeared on set at the reunion, she “got really p--- off and just got up and left, but not soon after, she came back with a huge bucket of water and threw it at Sandra,” an insider told Radar Online. After Sandra slipped on the water and fell, paramedics were called (she was treated on set) and police came to arrest Suzie.

Drake Visits Lil Wayne - On Tuesday, Drake announced on Twitter that he’d be visiting Lil Wayne in prison. “FINALLY got some time for a visit tmrw to go see my brother,” he tweeted. “So if you got msgs that need to be delivered write #TellWayne.” Last month P. Diddy paid the rapper a visit at Rikers Island. Lil Wayne, who entered the facility in March, was sentenced to serve a year.

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Drake Visits Lil Wayne - On Tuesday, Drake announced on Twitter that he’d be visiting Lil Wayne in prison. “FINALLY got some time for a visit tmrw to go see my brother,” he tweeted. “So if you got msgs that need to be delivered write #TellWayne.” Last month P. Diddy paid the rapper a visit at Rikers Island. Lil Wayne, who entered the facility in March, was sentenced to serve a year.

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Black S.C. Man Shot, Body Dragged - Police in South Carolina are investigating the shooting death of a Black man as a possible hate crime after a White man was arrested. Police say Gregory Collins shot 30-year-old Anthony Hill once in the head then tied a rope around Hill’s neck and dragged him behind his truck for several miles. Hill’s body was found early Wednesday morning. The two were connected by their job at a chicken processing plant, but police have no motive for the murder.

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Black S.C. Man Shot, Body Dragged - Police in South Carolina are investigating the shooting death of a Black man as a possible hate crime after a White man was arrested. Police say Gregory Collins shot 30-year-old Anthony Hill once in the head then tied a rope around Hill’s neck and dragged him behind his truck for several miles. Hill’s body was found early Wednesday morning. The two were connected by their job at a chicken processing plant, but police have no motive for the murder.

Tatyana Ali’s Buppies Launches on BET.com - You don't have to turn on your TV to view a great show.  Tatyana Ali is the star of a new BET.com show entitled Buppies.  The show is about the ups and downs of Quinci, the socialite daughter of a Hollywood celebrity.  The series can be watched 24/7 on BET.com. New clips will be added every Tuesday.

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NAACP Announces Convention Lineup - On Wednesday, the NAACP announced its lineup for its 2010 convention in Kansas City. The event will take place July 10-15 and the Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are scheduled to be there. Other high-profile participants will include gospel music stars BeBe and CeCe Winans, actresses Cicely Tyson and Tatyana Ali, and Democratic Congressmen Bobby Scott of Virginia and Emmanuel Cleaver of Missouri.

NBA Finals: L.A. vs. Boston - The L.A. Lakers and the Boston Celtics tipped off Thursday night in Los Angeles in a rematch of one of the NBA’s longest rivalries. The Lakers came away with a victory in game one 102-89.

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NBA Finals: L.A. vs. Boston - The L.A. Lakers and the Boston Celtics tipped off Thursday night in Los Angeles in a rematch of one of the NBA’s longest rivalries. The Lakers came away with a victory in game one 102-89.

Is Mariah Carey Pregnant? - Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon could be expecting their first child, according to Radar Online. According to sources close to the couple, “Mariah and Nick want to keep the pregnancy quiet as long as they can.” When asked, the couple’s publicist offered no confirmation or denial saying, “I’m not at liberty to discuss Mariah’s personal life at this time.” The singer recently pulled out of movie, igniting the latest pregnancy rumors.

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Is Mariah Carey Pregnant? - Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon could be expecting their first child, according to Radar Online. According to sources close to the couple, “Mariah and Nick want to keep the pregnancy quiet as long as they can.” When asked, the couple’s publicist offered no confirmation or denial saying, “I’m not at liberty to discuss Mariah’s personal life at this time.” The singer recently pulled out of movie, igniting the latest pregnancy rumors.

Garcelle Beauvais Files For Divorce - Actress Garcelle Beauvais filed for divorce earlier last month from husband Michael Nilon, TMZ reports. The couple has been married for nine years and they have 2-year-old twin boys. Garcelle is requesting joint legal and physical custody of the kids and is also asking the judge not to award any spousal support to Nilon. In an email sent out in April to her husband’s coworkers she accused him of having an affair.

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Garcelle Beauvais Files For Divorce - Actress Garcelle Beauvais filed for divorce earlier last month from husband Michael Nilon, TMZ reports. The couple has been married for nine years and they have 2-year-old twin boys. Garcelle is requesting joint legal and physical custody of the kids and is also asking the judge not to award any spousal support to Nilon. In an email sent out in April to her husband’s coworkers she accused him of having an affair.

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Details Emerge in Gary Coleman Case - New details surrounding the death of Gary Coleman emerged this week, with his attorney revealing that Coleman and his wife, Shannon Price Coleman, actually divorced in 2008. Coleman died last Friday when he was taken off of life support after suffering a brain hemorrhage. "Now issues are being raised about whether or not Shannon had authority to terminate the life support," his attorney said Wednesday. The 911 call Price made was also released Wednesday.

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Details Emerge in Gary Coleman Case - New details surrounding the death of Gary Coleman emerged this week, with his attorney revealing that Coleman and his wife, Shannon Price Coleman, actually divorced in 2008. Coleman died last Friday when he was taken off of life support after suffering a brain hemorrhage. "Now issues are being raised about whether or not Shannon had authority to terminate the life support," his attorney said Wednesday. The 911 call Price made was also released Wednesday.

Obamas Honor Paul McCartney - On Wednesday evening, President Obama presented former Beatle Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress. During his speech, the president said McCartney had “helped to lay the soundtrack for an entire generation.” During a 90-minute concert, McCartney serenaded Michelle Obama with "Michelle," aiming its romantic lyrics straight at the first lady. Stevie Wonder and a host of other celebs also performed.

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Obamas Honor Paul McCartney - On Wednesday evening, President Obama presented former Beatle Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress. During his speech, the president said McCartney had “helped to lay the soundtrack for an entire generation.” During a 90-minute concert, McCartney serenaded Michelle Obama with "Michelle," aiming its romantic lyrics straight at the first lady. Stevie Wonder and a host of other celebs also performed.

Ebony Magazine’s New Editor in Chief - Johnson Publishing recently named Amy DuBois Barnett editor in chief of Ebony Magazine. DuBois Barnett, an author and experienced media executive, comes to Ebony from Harper’s Bazaar magazine where she served as deputy editor in chief. She was previously the editor of Honey magazine and a former managing editor of Teen People.

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Ebony Magazine’s New Editor in Chief - Johnson Publishing recently named Amy DuBois Barnett editor in chief of Ebony Magazine. DuBois Barnett, an author and experienced media executive, comes to Ebony from Harper’s Bazaar magazine where she served as deputy editor in chief. She was previously the editor of Honey magazine and a former managing editor of Teen People.

Dwyane Wade Gets Custody - Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, currently involved in a nasty divorce and custody battle, was awarded temporary custody of his two sons with estranged wife Siohvaughn Wade by a Chicago judge. An emergency order was merited because Wade's time for visitation with his children "has been frustrated on an ongoing basis as a result of continual interference" by Ms. Wade, the court said. Wade is not only seeking a divorce, but full custody of the boys.

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Dwyane Wade Gets Custody - Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, currently involved in a nasty divorce and custody battle, was awarded temporary custody of his two sons with estranged wife Siohvaughn Wade by a Chicago judge. An emergency order was merited because Wade's time for visitation with his children "has been frustrated on an ongoing basis as a result of continual interference" by Ms. Wade, the court said. Wade is not only seeking a divorce, but full custody of the boys.

Neighborhood Stroll - President Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia and mother-in-law Mirian Robinson walk the family dog Bo around their Chicago neighborhood on Saturday. "Our friends are here. Our family is here. We are going to try to come back here as often as possible ... at least once every six weeks or couple of months," Obama told the Chicago Tribune about visiting Chicago shortly after being inaugurated. But this was the first time they’d stayed the night in their $1.6 million Chicago dwelling over a year.

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Weekend in Chicago - The Obamas, and First Grandma Mirian Robinson, spent the Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. While in his old stomping grounds, he played basketball Saturday morning, went on a stroll with his family in his old neighborhood and visited friends.

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Rain - Obama was scheduled to deliver remarks to thousands at the Illinois ceremony as well, but rain caused that portion of the event to be cancelled. Under the cover of a large umbrella, Obama told thousands gathered that "a little bit of rain doesn't hurt anybody, but we don't want anybody being struck by lightning." He asked people to return to their cars for their safety.

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Obama's Memorial Day - Obama was scheduled to deliver remarks to thousands at an Illinois ceremony, but rain caused that portion of the event to be cancelled. After returning to the D.C. area, Obama spoke to dozens of troops at Andrews Air Force Base, located outside of the city. "In this time of war, we pay special tribute to the thousands of Americans who have given their lives during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and who have earned their place among the greatest of generations," Obama said.

Michelle O. Boosts Reid in Nevada - First Lady Michelle Obama promoted healthy lifestyles among women and children Tuesday in Nevada and tried to help breathe life into the re-election campaign of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, calling him "one of my favorite people in the world. Over the years, he has been a tireless advocate on behalf of women," Obama told about 1,600 people in a keynote address to a women's summit in a downtown Reno convention hall.

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Michelle O. Boosts Reid in Nevada - First Lady Michelle Obama promoted healthy lifestyles among women and children Tuesday in Nevada and tried to help breathe life into the re-election campaign of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, calling him "one of my favorite people in the world. Over the years, he has been a tireless advocate on behalf of women," Obama told about 1,600 people in a keynote address to a women's summit in a downtown Reno convention hall.

‘Golden Girl’ Rue McClanahan Dies - Actress Rue McClanahan, perhaps best known for her sexually liberated character Blanche Devereaux on the hit sitcom “The Golden Girls,” died Thursday morning at a New York hospital. She was 76. She passed away from a brain hemorrhage, according to her manager.

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‘Golden Girl’ Rue McClanahan Dies - Actress Rue McClanahan, perhaps best known for her sexually liberated character Blanche Devereaux on the hit sitcom “The Golden Girls,” died Thursday morning at a New York hospital. She was 76. She passed away from a brain hemorrhage, according to her manager.

McDonald’s Recalls 12 Million Shrek Glasses - McDonald’s was forced to recall 12 million “Shrek”-themed drinking glasses on Friday after cadmium was discovered in the painted design. In its recall notice, the U.S. Consumer Production Safety Commission warned everyone to immediately stop using the glasses saying that “long-term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.” In this case, the potential danger would be long-term exposure to low levels of cadmium, which could leach from the paint onto a child's hand, then enter the body

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McDonald’s Recalls 12 Million Shrek Glasses - McDonald’s was forced to recall 12 million “Shrek”-themed drinking glasses on Friday after cadmium was discovered in the painted design. In its recall notice, the U.S. Consumer Production Safety Commission warned everyone to immediately stop using the glasses saying that “long-term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.” In this case, the potential danger would be long-term exposure to low levels of cadmium, which could leach from the paint onto a child's hand, then enter the body

Bra-Stuffing State Senator Pleads Guilty - Dianne Wilkerson, the Massachusetts state senator who was caught on video stuffing alleged bribe money into her sweater and bra pleaded guilty to corruption charges on Thursday. Wilkerson, a Boston democrat, was arrested in 2008, accused of taking $23,500 in bribes. Prosecutors are recommending a sentence of no more than four years in prison. She’ll remain free until sentencing in September.

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Bra-Stuffing State Senator Pleads Guilty - Dianne Wilkerson, the Massachusetts state senator who was caught on video stuffing alleged bribe money into her sweater and bra pleaded guilty to corruption charges on Thursday. Wilkerson, a Boston democrat, was arrested in 2008, accused of taking $23,500 in bribes. Prosecutors are recommending a sentence of no more than four years in prison. She’ll remain free until sentencing in September.