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5 Things to Know this Friday, March 8th

By: ABC News
Updated: March 8, 2013

Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. No Date for Conclave as Last Cardinal Arrives

The last cardinal to participate in the conclave to elect the next pope arrived in Rome Thursday. One U.S. Cardinal said a start date for the election is expected soon.

2. Justin Bieber Faints at Concert

Justin Bieber collapsed on stage from shortness of breath during a concert in London Thursday. According to his spokeswoman, Bieber fainted and was given oxygen.

3. Bumble Bee Expands Recall

Bumble Bee Foods has expanded a voluntary recall on specific types of its 5-ounce Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall was prompted because some of the products do not meet the company's standards for sealed tightness.

4. Jordan Applies for Marriage License

Basketball icon Michael Jordan showed up at the Palm Beach County courthouse on Thursday to apply for a marriage license. Jordan is marrying Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, to whom he got engaged in December 2011.

5. Red Solo Cups Get Upgrade

Red Cup Living is giving those iconic red cups a makeover. The company recently debuted new drinkware designs, including wine cups, margarita cups, cocktail cups and coffee mugs.

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