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Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans' drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head.Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead in a downtown condominium. [Read
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Joe Jackson Returns To The Spotlight
At the BET Awards, Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, was back in front of the cameras. Wearing a black fedora and oversized sunglasses, he spoke proudly of his son, paid tribute to "a superstar" and promoted his own new record label. Joe Jackson has returned to the spotlight. [Read
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Michael Jackson, 50, Dies From Cardiac Arrest
Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted "King of Pop" who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. [Read
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O.J. Makes Request for Bail
O.J. Simpson is promising not to disappear or endanger the community if he's freed from prison pending his appeal in an armed hotel room heist, his lawyers said.
Jackson Memorial Unites Diverse Media Outlets
Michael Jackson was called "the biggest star on Earth," and it was hard to argue when his memorial service united television networks as diverse as ABC, MTV, Fox News, BET and ESPN News.
Marion Barry Accused of Stalking Woman
Washington, D.C. Council Member and former Mayor Marion Barry was arrested Saturday evening by police and charged with stalking a woman, police said.
Clinton Aims to Raise Haiti's Profile
Bill Clinton aims to refocus international attention on Haiti's deep economic problems and environmental decay during his first visit as the United Nations' special envoy to Haiti.
Demonizing Joe Jackson
Michael Jackson got his final revenge on his alleged, tyrannical, abusive, and unfeeling father, Joe. He didn’t leave him a red cent in his will.
Michael Jackson: Our Brother, Not Our 'N**ga'
Author H. Lewis Smith reacts to a tribute released by Diddy and The Game, entitled "Better On The Other Side" where they refer to Michael Jackson as “my n**ga.”
Jena 6 Beating Case Wraps Up With Plea Deal
The Jena Six case, which once prompted a massive civil rights demonstration and drew international attention, saw the final chapter played out quietly.
Jesse Jackson: Family Wants Second Autopsy
Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy to determine the cause of the King of Pop's death, The Rev. Jesse Jackson said.