Hello and welcome to the Tuesday Edition of Entertainment & World News. In today's blog cast we cover the CSX train derailment in Maryland, Mariah Carey furious over American Idol snub, Michael J. Fox returns to tv, and much more! Thank you for joining us and happy Tuesday!

General Dempsey's Plane Attacked by Afghan Insurgents

Reports are coming in today that US Army General Martin Dempsey's C-17 was damaged by rockets set off by Afghan insurgents while the plane was on the ground at a US military base in Kabul. The taliban are laying claim to these attacks, one of which included a claim they shot down a US helicopter last week. A taliban spokesman claims they followed information on where exactly the General would be. There was some damage to the exterior of the C-17 and two maintenance workers were injured by shrapnel.

            Mariah Carey Fuming Over American Idol Snub

There's a little rumbling in the search for new judges on American Idol and this time it involves Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. Sources say that Minaj is also in talks with the show to become a judge along side Mariah Carey. TMZ is reporting that Carey is not happy at all that they are considering Minaj because she was told she'd be the only female judge on the show.  They state that it may cost the show Mariah as a judge as she hung up the phone on them during negotiations. Sources at TMZ are stating that none of the judges are set in stone despite reports that Mariah was signed on in July.

      NBC Has Announced Michael J. Fox Returns to TV

Michael J. Fox will return to NBC with an all new comedy series based loosely on his life that is set to premiere in the fall of 2013. He has a 22 episode commitment, the comedy has not been named as of yet. It is set in New York City and Fox plays a father of 3 who's also dealing with Parkinson's disease. 

CSX Train Derails Outside Baltimore, MD 2 Killed

Ellicot City, MD A CSX train hauling coal has derailed and fallen from a bridge in downtown Ellicot City, MD. Two people were on the tracks and were killed by the train, which in turn fell onto cars below. There is a possibility of more victims of this horrific accident and investigators are still looking for the cause. The two people killed on the tracks were not railroad workers. The train cars that fell from the bridge crushed several cars in a county owned parking lot with tons of coal in each rail car. The conductors were not injured. Stay tuned for more updates on this tragedy.

Former Yankee's Star Roger Clemens Returns to Baseball

Roger Clemens, 50 years old will return to baseball in the minor leagues this Saturday night for the Sugarland  Skeeters. Sources say his fastball was clocked at 87 mph. He will take the mound for the first time in five years. Clemens return has some speculating that this may be the first step to his return to the major leagues, but only time will tell. In the meantime, his once team mate Joe Girardi, manager of the New York Yankees says he will be cheering him on.

                                   Fashion At Its Finest!

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                         Celebrity Highlight: Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts is quite possibly one of the most inspirational and beloved newscasters of all time. She grew up in Pass Christian, MS and is the youngest of 4 siblings. Her father, Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts was a Tuskeegee Airman and retired out of Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS. Robin began her television career as a sports anchor and reporter in 1983 for WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, MS. She joined ESPN as a sportscaster  in 1990 and became known for her catch phrase "Go on with your bad self." In 2001 Roberts recieved the Mel Greenberg Media Award as she worked for both ESPN and Good Morning America contributing to both shows. In 2005 GMA announced that Robin was promoted to co-anchor and was introduced into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 for her contributions and involvment in the sport. 

Robin published a book called " From the Heart: Seven Rules to Live By"  as well as co-authoring a book written by her mother, "My Story, My Song". 

Robin is continuing to inspire and change the lives of all she encounters and she is in my book, the most beloved newscaster of all time. She's a trusted friend, a beloved sister, daughter, and co-worker. Robin you are amazing. Thank you for all that you are.

You can follow Robin on Twitter @RobinRoberts, @GMA and you can like the GMA home page on Facebook.