Bring That Week Back: Week of March 1

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Jay-Z Starts 2nd Leg - Jigga is on tour. The businessman and rapper, who critics credit for his incredible staying power in the rap game, will make 23 stops throughout the U.S. His tour comes to an end on March 27 in Las Vegas at The Pearl Theater. At the show, you can also catch performances by the Snowman, Young Jeezy and R&B heartthrob Trey Songz.

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Jay-Z Starts 2nd Leg - Jigga is on tour. The businessman and rapper, who critics credit for his incredible staying power in the rap game, will make 23 stops throughout the U.S. His tour comes to an end on March 27 in Las Vegas at The Pearl Theater. At the show, you can also catch performances by the Snowman, Young Jeezy and R&B heartthrob Trey Songz.

P. Diddy Stalker Arrested - Diddy was in the news this week but not for anything he did. A Florida woman who claimed to be the wife of Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested after making two visits to a Long Island, N.Y., house she wrongly believed was the home of the hip-hop mogul and superstar. Cemelia Green has pleaded not guilty to criminal mischief and trespassing and has been freed on $5,000 bail.

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P. Diddy Stalker Arrested - Diddy was in the news this week but not for anything he did. A Florida woman who claimed to be the wife of Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested after making two visits to a Long Island, N.Y., house she wrongly believed was the home of the hip-hop mogul and superstar. Cemelia Green has pleaded not guilty to criminal mischief and trespassing and has been freed on $5,000 bail.

Child Services Investigate Katherine Jackson - An attorney for Michael Jackson's mother confirms that child service workers are investigating the presence of a stun gun at the Jackson family home. However, he says the late singer's children were never exposed to the weapon. Attorney Adam Streisand confirmed the investigation Tuesday but said the mail-order stun gun delivered to the home was confiscated before any harm was done.

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Child Services Investigate Katherine Jackson - An attorney for Michael Jackson's mother confirms that child service workers are investigating the presence of a stun gun at the Jackson family home. However, he says the late singer's children were never exposed to the weapon. Attorney Adam Streisand confirmed the investigation Tuesday but said the mail-order stun gun delivered to the home was confiscated before any harm was done.

Landslide Hits Uganda - Rivers of mud swamped houses, stores and at least one school after heavy rains in this Central African country. The disaster killed at least 70 people. 250 more are still missing, officials and survivors said Tuesday. Rains that began Monday evening continued through the night, triggering landslides in the Bududa region, 170 miles east of the East of the country’s capital, Kampala.

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Landslide Hits Uganda - Rivers of mud swamped houses, stores and at least one school after heavy rains in this Central African country. The disaster killed at least 70 people. 250 more are still missing, officials and survivors said Tuesday. Rains that began Monday evening continued through the night, triggering landslides in the Bududa region, 170 miles east of the East of the country’s capital, Kampala.

Michelle Obama Tours Mississippi Schools - First lady Michelle Obama visited Jackson, Miss., America’s fattest city. The First Lady watched children play on swings and a jungle gym at a school whose programs have been lauded for fighting obesity by keeping kids active. It was the first of her two stops in Mississippi, which ranks No. 1 in childhood and adult obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Michelle Obama Tours Mississippi Schools - First lady Michelle Obama visited Jackson, Miss., America’s fattest city. The First Lady watched children play on swings and a jungle gym at a school whose programs have been lauded for fighting obesity by keeping kids active. It was the first of her two stops in Mississippi, which ranks No. 1 in childhood and adult obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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BET Tapes Rip the Runway - BET taped its annual fashion and music special, Rip The Runway, at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom this Saturday (Feb. 27). Hosted by “The Game” star Pooch Hall and Young Money’s Nicki Minaj, the signature show that exemplifies “Music Moving Fashion Forward” brought the hottest trends in fashion, chic accessories, electric performances and the sexiest models on the runway.

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BET Tapes Rip the Runway - BET taped its annual fashion and music special, Rip The Runway, at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom this Saturday (Feb. 27). Hosted by “The Game” star Pooch Hall and Young Money’s Nicki Minaj, the signature show that exemplifies “Music Moving Fashion Forward” brought the hottest trends in fashion, chic accessories, electric performances and the sexiest models on the runway.

'Precious' Wins Big at Image Awards - It was a winning night for "Precious" at the 41st NAACP Image Awards.The heart-wrenching tale of an illiterate and abused teen who finds hope in a Harlem classroom was named outstanding motion picture and outstanding independent film at Friday's ceremony. Stars Mo'Nique and Gabourey Sidibe, screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher and director Lee Daniels also won.

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'Precious' Wins Big at Image Awards - It was a winning night for "Precious" at the 41st NAACP Image Awards.The heart-wrenching tale of an illiterate and abused teen who finds hope in a Harlem classroom was named outstanding motion picture and outstanding independent film at Friday's ceremony. Stars Mo'Nique and Gabourey Sidibe, screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher and director Lee Daniels also won.

3 L.A. Teachers Removed - Three Los Angeles elementary school teachers accused of giving children portraits of O.J. Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul to carry in a Black History Month parade have been removed from their classrooms, a school district spokeswoman said. The incident occurred at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School in South Los Angeles, where the student body is more than 90 percent Latino.

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3 L.A. Teachers Removed - Three Los Angeles elementary school teachers accused of giving children portraits of O.J. Simpson, Dennis Rodman and RuPaul to carry in a Black History Month parade have been removed from their classrooms, a school district spokeswoman said. The incident occurred at Wadsworth Avenue Elementary School in South Los Angeles, where the student body is more than 90 percent Latino.

Tiger Woods May Play in Masters - Legendary pro-golfer Jack Nicklaus says he thinks Tiger Woods will play in the Masters this year. "It would surprise me if he didn't," he said. The embattled golfer, the world No. 1 in the sport, has won the tournament four times in his career.

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Tiger Woods May Play in Masters - Legendary pro-golfer Jack Nicklaus says he thinks Tiger Woods will play in the Masters this year. "It would surprise me if he didn't," he said. The embattled golfer, the world No. 1 in the sport, has won the tournament four times in his career.

Rangel Steps Down Temporarily - First he told reporters he wasn’t stepping down after meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Then, at a press conference the next morning, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means committee announced he would step aside temporarily until ethics inqiries into his conduct are completed. The veteran New York Rep. Charles B. Rangel said he didn’t want to be a distraction to his party.

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Rangel Steps Down Temporarily - First he told reporters he wasn’t stepping down after meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Then, at a press conference the next morning, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means committee announced he would step aside temporarily until ethics inqiries into his conduct are completed. The veteran New York Rep. Charles B. Rangel said he didn’t want to be a distraction to his party.

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Obama Calls for Up or Down Vote - In a strongly worded statement, President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday to vote “up or down” on sweeping health care legislation in the next few weeks, endorsing a plan that denies Senate Republicans the right to kill the bill by stalling with a filibuster. “I don’t see how another year of negotiations would help. Moreover, the insurance companies aren’t starting over,” Obama said, rejecting Republican calls to begin anew on an effort to remake the health care system.

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Obama Calls for Up or Down Vote - In a strongly worded statement, President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday to vote “up or down” on sweeping health care legislation in the next few weeks, endorsing a plan that denies Senate Republicans the right to kill the bill by stalling with a filibuster. “I don’t see how another year of negotiations would help. Moreover, the insurance companies aren’t starting over,” Obama said, rejecting Republican calls to begin anew on an effort to remake the health care system.

Keyshia Cole Welcomes Son - R&B star and BET reality show personality Keyshia Cole and boyfriend, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Daniel Gibson, announced the birth of their son. Cole's publicist, Tresa Sanders, said in a statement to The Associated Press that Daniel Hiram Gibson Jr. was born Tuesday evening. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Sanders said Cole would especially like to thank her fans.

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Keyshia Cole Welcomes Son - R&B star and BET reality show personality Keyshia Cole and boyfriend, Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Daniel Gibson, announced the birth of their son. Cole's publicist, Tresa Sanders, said in a statement to The Associated Press that Daniel Hiram Gibson Jr. was born Tuesday evening. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Sanders said Cole would especially like to thank her fans.

Rihanna Sued By Personal Trainer - TMZ reported that R&B star Rihanna’s personal trainer, Cindy Percival, filed a lawsuit against her. The suit, filed in L.A. County Superior court, claimed the singer owes her $26,144.14 in unpaid wages for 2009. According to case documents Cindy claims she was hired to perform “exclusive personal training services” for Rihanna at a cost of $1,500 per day.

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Rihanna Sued By Personal Trainer - TMZ reported that R&B star Rihanna’s personal trainer, Cindy Percival, filed a lawsuit against her. The suit, filed in L.A. County Superior court, claimed the singer owes her $26,144.14 in unpaid wages for 2009. According to case documents Cindy claims she was hired to perform “exclusive personal training services” for Rihanna at a cost of $1,500 per day.

Gay Marriage Becomes Official in D.C. - Gay couples in D.C. are celebrating – and lining up to get married at the city’s court houses for permission to get married. Washington will be the sixth place in the nation where gay marriages are legal. Due to a waiting period, couples won't be able to marry in until March 9.

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Gay Marriage Becomes Official in D.C. - Gay couples in D.C. are celebrating – and lining up to get married at the city’s court houses for permission to get married. Washington will be the sixth place in the nation where gay marriages are legal. Due to a waiting period, couples won't be able to marry in until March 9.

Arenas Sued For 70K - Washington Wizards Gilbert Arenas continues to be haunted by his obsession with guns. The guard is being sued by Tactical Operations in Santa Monica, Calif., for $70,000. According to the lawsuit, Arenas bought five Beretta pistols with silencers in 2006 but he refused to pick them up. In March, Arenas was sentenced to 30 days in a halfway house for bringing guns into the Wizards locker room.

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Arenas Makes Public Appearance - Gilbert Arenas is talking. He made a public appearance to give out faux-fur coats to women in need on behalf of PETA. Arenas also said he's "staying in shape and finding causes to help, without all this publicity behind it." The athlete who used to make news regularly via blog, Twitter and outlandish comments in the locker room was surprised to find a reporter at the PETA event.

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DMX Sued for Backing Out of Boxing Match - Legal troubles continue to mount for DMX . Hew was sued for breach of contract and fraud for breaking an agreement to fight in a celebrity boxing match. Promoters are suing DMX (Earl Simmons) for $1 million. The match which was scheduled to take place Dec. 12

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DMX Plans Gospel Rap Extravaganza - 1990s rap star DMX is planning a "gospel rap extravaganza.” A flyer at his church in Glendale, Ariz., said the event at a local high school is for a good cause. According to TMZ, the performance is part of a fundraiser for his Morning Star Sanctified Church. "This is an opportunity for me to use my gifts to benefit a good cause. My music offers hope! God has been good to me," the rapper said.

Lee Daniels Tapped for HBO Pilot - Variety is reporting Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lee Daniels is working with author Amy Bloom to develop an HBO drama series about a multi-generational, multi-racial family living in Philadelphia. Bloom will pen the script and executive produce. Daniels will serve as an executive producer and direct the pilot for the would-be HBO series.

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Lee Daniels Tapped for HBO Pilot - Variety is reporting Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lee Daniels is working with author Amy Bloom to develop an HBO drama series about a multi-generational, multi-racial family living in Philadelphia. Bloom will pen the script and executive produce. Daniels will serve as an executive producer and direct the pilot for the would-be HBO series.

Haitian Family Suffers Two Earthquakes - The Desarmes family left their native Haiti two weeks after the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake to join their eldest son in Chile for what seemed a refuge from the fear and chaos of Port-au-Prince. Their newfound sense of security lasted barely a month. It was shattered at 3:43 a.m. Saturday when one of the most powerful quakes on record shook a swath of Chile.

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Haitian Family Suffers Two Earthquakes - The Desarmes family left their native Haiti two weeks after the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake to join their eldest son in Chile for what seemed a refuge from the fear and chaos of Port-au-Prince. Their newfound sense of security lasted barely a month. It was shattered at 3:43 a.m. Saturday when one of the most powerful quakes on record shook a swath of Chile.

Jim Clyburn Honors IRS Employee - A few weeks ago, an independent IT contractor flew his private plane into an IRS office in an Austin, Texas building. One of the victims was an IRS employee: 68-year-old Vernon Hunter. Hunger died in the fire but his wife, who also works in the same building, survived. “The fact of the matter is that the gentleman that lost his life in that building,” said U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, “was from Orangeburg, South Carolina, that I proudly represent in this body."

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Jim Clyburn Honors IRS Employee - A few weeks ago, an independent IT contractor flew his private plane into an IRS office in an Austin, Texas building. One of the victims was an IRS employee: 68-year-old Vernon Hunter. Hunger died in the fire but his wife, who also works in the same building, survived. “The fact of the matter is that the gentleman that lost his life in that building,” said U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, “was from Orangeburg, South Carolina, that I proudly represent in this body."

Ex-Birmingham Mayor Sentenced - Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for taking some $235,000 in bribes in return for lucrative bond work. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler imposed the sentence Friday. Langford was convicted on 60 felony counts in October and removed from office.

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Ex-Birmingham Mayor Sentenced - Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for taking some $235,000 in bribes in return for lucrative bond work. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler imposed the sentence Friday. Langford was convicted on 60 felony counts in October and removed from office.

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No Charges for Naomi Campbell - A man hired to drive Naomi Campbell told police she assaulted him from the back seat of a luxury sport utility vehicle on Tuesday before hopping out and running away, but the supermodel likely won't face criminal charges. Police consulted with the Manhattan district attorney's office and issued a harassment report, which doesn't carry any penalty, because no officer witnessed what took place between the driver and Campbell, whose feisty temper has led to previous legal troubles.

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No Charges for Naomi Campbell - A man hired to drive Naomi Campbell told police she assaulted him from the back seat of a luxury sport utility vehicle on Tuesday before hopping out and running away, but the supermodel likely won't face criminal charges. Police consulted with the Manhattan district attorney's office and issued a harassment report, which doesn't carry any penalty, because no officer witnessed what took place between the driver and Campbell, whose feisty temper has led to previous legal troubles.

Lil Wayne Sentencing Delayed - Lil Wayne’s sentencing was delayed once again. This time, the delay was due to a mysterious fire at a Lower Manhattan courthouse that postponed his sentencing. The rapper might not see in the inside of a jail until next week.

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Lil Wayne Sentencing Delayed - Lil Wayne’s sentencing was delayed once again. This time, the delay was due to a mysterious fire at a Lower Manhattan courthouse that postponed his sentencing. The rapper might not see in the inside of a jail until next week.

Tavis Smiley Organizes Meeting on Black Agenda - Two months after ending his annual State of the Black Union conference, Tavis Smiley is gathering African-American advocates to press the case for a "Black agenda." The decision was motivated by what Smiley called recent statements from some Black leaders downplaying the need for President Barack Obama to specifically help African-Americans. "I was compelled to do it because of this debate," the activist and PBS talk show host said.

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Tavis Smiley Organizes Meeting on Black Agenda - Two months after ending his annual State of the Black Union conference, Tavis Smiley is gathering African-American advocates to press the case for a "Black agenda." The decision was motivated by what Smiley called recent statements from some Black leaders downplaying the need for President Barack Obama to specifically help African-Americans. "I was compelled to do it because of this debate," the activist and PBS talk show host said.

Michael Jordan Buys the Bobcats - NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects Michael Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month. Minutes before his exclusive negotiating window expired late Friday night, Jordan struck a deal with owner Bob Johnson to take over the money-losing team in his home state. It puts the biggest basketball star of his generation in charge of a 6-year-old team that's never made the playoffs, has struggled to win over fans and is millions in debt.

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Michael Jordan Buys the Bobcats - NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects Michael Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month. Minutes before his exclusive negotiating window expired late Friday night, Jordan struck a deal with owner Bob Johnson to take over the money-losing team in his home state. It puts the biggest basketball star of his generation in charge of a 6-year-old team that's never made the playoffs, has struggled to win over fans and is millions in debt.

Earthquake Devastates Chile - Chile was hit with a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake last weekend. The rumble, which destroyed homes and bridges, also triggered a tsunami that threatened the nations around the Pacific Ocean.

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Earthquake Devastates Chile - Chile was hit with a devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake last weekend. The rumble, which destroyed homes and bridges, also triggered a tsunami that threatened the nations around the Pacific Ocean.

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Baltimore’s New Mayor Hospitalized - New Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was hospitalized Thursday morning after experiencing chest pains and lightheadedness. She was released the same day after undergoing a series of tests at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.

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Baltimore’s New Mayor Hospitalized - New Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was hospitalized Thursday morning after experiencing chest pains and lightheadedness. She was released the same day after undergoing a series of tests at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.

Rioting Breaks Out at University of Maryland - After the University of Maryland’s college basketball team beat arch rival Duke 79-72 Thursday evening, a rowdy late-night celebration led to 28 arrests near the school’s College Park campus, police say. Police in riot gear, and some mounted on horses, tried to control the 1,000-plus crowd who poured out into the streets after the victory.

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Rioting Breaks Out at University of Maryland - After the University of Maryland’s college basketball team beat arch rival Duke 79-72 Thursday evening, a rowdy late-night celebration led to 28 arrests near the school’s College Park campus, police say. Police in riot gear, and some mounted on horses, tried to control the 1,000-plus crowd who poured out into the streets after the victory.

Philly Man Gets Life for Pregnant Woman Murder - Philadelphia man Tyree Bass, 25, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering 20-year-old Emine Hajredinia, who was pregnant at the time in 2008. After seven-months pregnant Hajredinia was shot, doctors were able to save her unborn daughter, who still suffers from physical disabilities due to the attack.

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Philly Man Gets Life for Pregnant Woman Murder - Philadelphia man Tyree Bass, 25, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering 20-year-old Emine Hajredinia, who was pregnant at the time in 2008. After seven-months pregnant Hajredinia was shot, doctors were able to save her unborn daughter, who still suffers from physical disabilities due to the attack.

Bi-partisan Meeting - The president will meet with a group of Republican and Democratic senators to discuss energy and climate legislation on Tuesday.

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Obama To Be on 'America’s Most Wanted' - President Obama will appear on FOX’s “America’s Most Wanted” Saturday night in commemoration of the long-running show’s 1,000th episode. The president will discuss the White House’s crime-fighting initiatives with show host John Walsh.