5881: Memory Games.

Recalling the news in a MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• Remember O.J. Simpson? Well, the co-defendant in the upcoming robbery and kidnapping trial attempted to delay the proceedings, but a Nevada Supreme Court panel rejected the request. The co-defendant wanted a separate trial, believing it will be impossible to get a fair deal if sitting next to Simpson. Perhaps, but his chances of getting a fair book deal will dramatically improve.

• Remember Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick? He filed a lawsuit to stop next week’s hearing to decide if he should be ousted from office. The lawsuit contends that Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, who will lead the hearing, cannot be impartial because she has already indicated she believes Kilpatrick is guilty. Hey, it’s not like Granholm is forcing Kilpatrick to sit next to O.J. Simpson during the hearing.

• Remember DMX? The rapper and actor pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges stemming from a Miami drug case, and now must face more charges in Arizona. Somebody make sure he doesn’t drive to Arizona.

• Remember Dell? The computer company reported 2Q profits dropped 17 percent. Looks like more dudes are not getting a Dell.

• A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention showed 12 percent of Native Americans and indigenous Alaskans die from alcohol consumption—over three times the national norm. And probably 100 percent of Americans will not remember this report by next week.