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MILWAUKEE — Everyone from Henry Winkler to Tom Bosley and Marion Ross to Garry Marshall and Penny Marshall were on hand for the unveiling of “The Fonz” statue Tuesday in downtown Milwaukee.Surrounded by fans and Wisconsin dignitaries, Winkler and the sculptor revealed what Milwaukeeans had been waiting to see — “The Fonz” in bronze.”It’s taller than I am. I’ve never actually been this tall, but I share every inch of this statue with my family, with my television family, and with my adopted family,” Winkler said. Winkler Unveils ‘Fonzie’ Statue Cindy Williams Visits Miller Brewing Hanging Out With ‘Potsie’ The cast started coming to town Monday and the stars were taken around the city to places such as the Harley-Davidson Museum and Miller Brewing. (Read the full post about ‘Winkler On Hand For Bronze ‘Fonz’ Debut’…)

NEW YORK — Actress Christina Applegate said that she had a double mastectomy three weeks ago following a recent diagnosis with breast cancer, and that she’ll undergo reconstructive surgery over the next eight months. The Emmy-nominated star of “Samantha Who?” said on “Good Morning America” Tuesday that she’s “absolutely 100 percent clear and clean.”"They got everything out,” Applegate said.The interview was Applegate’s first since announcing her diagnosis. The 36-year-old actress said that she elected to remove both breasts even though the disease was contained in one breast. “I just wanted to kind of be rid of it,” Applegate said in the interview. (Read the full post about ‘Applegate Reveals She Had Double Mastectomy’…)

NEW YORK — John Mayer is standing up for the boring breakup.Mayer told celebrity Web site TMZ.com and others that he split with actress Jennifer Aniston because they were different, not because anybody cheated or lied or anything like that.”Jennifer Aniston is the smartest, most sophisticated person I think I’ve ever met,” Mayer said.The singer-songwriter said that he ended the relationship because he didn’t want to waste anyone’s time and he doesn’t believe in lying. “You’re either a cheater, or you break up, and I’m not the first,” Mayer said. “I’m the second one.”Mayer apologized for not having a more interesting breakup and he doesn’t want Aniston to get trashed by the press because he believes she’s one of the loveliest people he’s ever met. (Read the full post about ‘Mayer Explains Breakup With Aniston’…)

WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. military official said the U.S. government has approved a draft agreement on reducing the American military presence in Iraq. The official said the deal is not final and is subject to acceptance by Iraqi leaders. The official said that barring any Iraqi objections that would require a reopening of negotiations, the agreement meets U.S. objectives. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been announced, said it includes an American demand that the United States retains exclusive legal jurisdiction over its troops in Iraq. Also worked out by negotiators is a companion agreement known as a strategic framework agreement. (Read the full post about ‘US Approves Deal Reducing Forces In Iraq’…)

MILWAUKEE — Police in Wisconsin said a woman celebrated her birthday by helping her teenage son rob two gas stations. Officers in the Milwaukee suburb of Greenfield said the 37-year-old woman acted as the getaway driver while her 17-year-old son robbed the stations at gunpoint. Authorities said the pair were in custody Wednesday awaiting charges. Their names were not released. Police said the teen was visiting from Chicago for his mother’s birthday. And they said the woman’s 13-month-old daughter and two boys — ages 10 and 14 — rode along during the robberies in Greenfield and Milwaukee. Greenfield police Deputy Inspector Bradley Wentlandt said the younger children have been turned over to child welfare. (Read the full post about ‘Police: Woman Helps Son Rob Gas Stations’…)

RALEIGH, N.C. — A mental patient died after workers at a North Carolina hospital left him in a chair for 22 hours without feeding him or helping him use the bathroom, said federal officials who have threatened to cut off the facility’s funding.

The state sent a team Tuesday to help Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro draft new procedures to ensure patients receive proper care.

An investigator’s report released Monday found that 50-year-old Steven Sabock died in April after he choked on medication and was left sitting in a chair for close to a day at the facility about 50 miles southeast of Raleigh. (Read the full post about ‘Patient Dies After 22 Hours In Chair’…)

LANSING, Mich. — AARP, the national advocacy group for older Americans, is being accused of age discrimination.Bonita Brady, a 63-year-old from Michigan, says the group passed her over for a series of jobs because she was too old, despite excellent job reviews.She joined AARP in Chicago in 1996 as a health representative. She also worked for AARP in Washington before moving to the Lansing office in 2007. Brady says she lost her job in a reorganization and was passed over for nine vacancies. She sued last week in federal court in Michigan and is seeking more than $25,000. (Read the full post about ‘Woman Suing AARP For Age Discrimination’…)

There are plenty of groups out there who are giving money to the campaign to say no to constitutional change this fall.

The state’s largest teachers union, the Connecticut Education Association, has contributed $40,000 to the group “Vote No: Protect Our Constitution.” Planned Parenthood of Connecticut has given $5,000 to the same cause, according to filings with the State Elections Enforcement Commission.

The Connecticut Constitution Convention Campaign has raised $1,110.

I’ve been disappointed with the campaign for constitutional change.

(Read the full post about ‘Constitutional Campaign Attracting Money’…)

Democrats expect to be able to vote on an energy plan during Friday’s special session.

(Read the full post about ‘Energy Assistance Plan to Get Vote Friday’…)

Jim Amann may be a lot of things, but at least he’s direct. And he is definitely not stepping aside to let Dan Malloy run:

“I supported Dan last time, but that was then, this is now,” Amann said. “As far as I’m concerned, he’s a good guy, but he lost to DeStefano. . . . That stigma of losing is on him.”

Amann said Stamford property owners saw an average 10 percent property tax increase this year - a move Malloy blamed in part on a lack of funds from the legislature.

“He better worry about his re-election for mayor,” Amann said. (Lockhart)

Amann is also pretty sure that Richard Blumenthal won’t run.

(Read the full post about ‘Amann Not Scared of Malloy’…)