The self-described "King of Pop", Michael Joseph Jackson, has died suddenly at the age of 50. The boy genius, collapsed at his home, after having complained of not feeling well the night before, according to reports. A doctor who lived with Mr. Jackson had reportedly given him a shot of Demerol. There were reports, by an attorney, friend of the family
that Michael had an addiction to prescription drugs, and that he had warned of just this kind of thing happening to Michael. The attorney, Brian Oxman said he would wait for the medical examiner's report. There was a 911 call, which was acted on immediately, when the paraedics arrived at the house, Michael reportedly was not breathing. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where according to Michael's brother Jermaine, a team of doctors worked on him for an hour, trying to revive him. It is reported that he was in full cardiac arrest. Michael Jackson was pronounced dead at approximately 2:26 PT, it has not been confirmed but many believe he never regained consciousness. The body was transported by helicopter, then by van to the Los Angeles coroner's office. An autopsy to be performed on Friday. According to reports the police are treating it as an investigation into a death, not a homicide. The BMW of the doctor who lived at house, was towed away by the police. The doctor has not been located and is being searched for by the police, as a part of their questioning process in the investigation. Michael Jackson will be remembered hopefully, for his great music which transcended racial and age lines, and reached people all over the world. His album "Thriller" sold more copies than any album in music history. Michael Jackson was a gifted but troubled soul, who died in a tragic way. God bless his family, friends and all those who cared about hi as a human being. The world will miss this talented person, who left with seemingly more of his gift to share. His scheduled London tour, with 50 events, was completely sold out. Reportedly he was then to go on a world tour. Reports are that Michael had undergone a four hour physical examination, which showed no problems. He was also reportedly receiving a daily shot of a morphine-like pain killer. The Wall Street Journal reported that Michael was one-half billion dollars in debt.
Another person of talent died yesterday of well, Farrah Fawcett, 62, who had been suffering for three years with anal cancer. Her life partner, and companion, Ryan O'Neal was at her side when she died. Ms Fawcett was known for her television role, as one of "Charlie's Angels", she left that show after one year wanting to expand her career with other projects. We remember her starring role in "The Burning Bed" which was an
amazing story. O'Neal and Ms Fawcett had a son together. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends and all of her fans. She will always be known as a fighter, and a very kind hearted woman.
The Supreme Court has ruled that school officials in Arizona were wrong in their decision to strip search a 13 year old girl, who was suspected of having prescription drugs on her person. The court ruled the search illegal, and ruled against the school officials.
Former Mayor Ed Koch is in a New York hospital, having undergone a quadruple by-pass operation last week.
Governor Mark Sanford, of South Carolina, apologized to his cabinet for his behavior in the recent reported events.
A group of foreign ministers meeting to discuss the North Korean missile testing, have expressed concern over the Iranian protesters, suggesting that there be "diplomatic dialogue".
Roger Federer, Serena and Venus Williams are still standing at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament. Six Americans are still in the tournament.
Charitable foundations are reporting a decrease in their donations.
The daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton, has been indicted on charges of
reportedly beating a child to death, while she was babysitting.
AIG will reportedly reduce its debt to the Federal Government by twenty-five billion dollars, by allotting the government a stake in two of their units, that will be spun off.
A Brooklyn baseball minor league team has changed their name from the Cyclones, to the Barack Cyclones. The team gave free seats to any McCain or Palin supporters, in a bi-partisan gesture.
A motorcycle rigged with a bomb, exploded in Iraq, killing at least 15 people.
The opposition leader in Iran, Mousavi, reportedly has said that he will not give up his legal battle against the government and the "rigged" election.
The Russian court has overturned a guilty verdict of three men, wno were charged in the murder of a journalist, who challenged the country's leader at the time Gladimir Putin.
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