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Monday, March 25, 2013  Court-ordered mediation in a federal lawsuit challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel resumes this week.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The two sides in a federal lawsuit over the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel say progress is being made toward reaching a settlement.

Friday, September 28, 2012  Both sides in a lawsuit over dredging the Savannah River are set to sit down next week and try to resolve their issues.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Another South Carolina agency wants to enter the federal lawsuit challenging the $650 million dredging of the Savannah River shipping channel.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A federal judge has appointed former South Carolina U.S. Rep. John Spratt to mediate a lawsuit challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah Harbor shipping channel.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The Georgia Ports Authority wants to enter a federal lawsuit challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel. The authority also wants to block the Savannah River Maritime Commission, a South Carolina state agency, from being involved in the case.

Monday, July 09, 2012  A federal judge will not dismiss a lawsuit over a pollution permit for the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Conservation groups in two states say the Army Corps of Engineers needs a South Carolina pollution permit now, not later, for the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant to recall 12 million of the cheap U.S.-made collectibles.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010  Concerns expand as heavy metal cadmium found in adult jewelry; 1 retailer pulls bracelet

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Another chain pulls cadmium-tainted kids' jewelry as Chinese gov't says it will investigate