So many tears, so many hugs, so many people were at the Memorial Service for Michael Jackson. His friends and family members told stories about him, as they grieved for their loss of their friend and brother. Jermaine sang his brother's favorite song "Smile", Tito told a story of seeing this strangely dressed man with crooked teeth in a music store, and going up to him and asking "Michael, what are you doing?" Smokey Robinson and Lionel Ritchie spoke about their talented friend, who they say will be long remembered for his great music. Others like Brooke Shields, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Reverend Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and any others were there at the Staple Center to praise their friend who left too soon. Michael's daughter Paris tearfully said she loved her father so much, and that he was the best dad. Hundreds were outside the center and still ore were at the Nokia Center nearby. About 8oo people reportedly gathered at the Beverly Hills Wilshire four Seasons Hotel to console each other and coninue to remember their friend and brother, the "King of Pop".
Al Franken was sworn in as a Senator by Vice-President Joe Biden yesterday.
The U.S. has requested that they be a mediator between the deposed President of Honduras and the government. Costa Rico has reported that there is a green light for such a situation.
President Obama has reportedly said that the United States is not giving Israel any go ahead to attack Iran.
Eight U.S. soldiers were reported to have been killed in Afghanistan.
Reportedly the Obama daughters took Russia by storm.
Three hospital associations have agreed to contribute $155 billion dollars to reduce Medicare and Medicare costs over 10 years.
U.S. credit card delinquencies have hit a record high, as well as delinquent home equity loans.
Washington, D.C now recognizes same sex couples.
Alec Baldwin is considering a run for Congress.
Nine U.S. companies are being assessed penalties for manufacturing children's products with too much lead content.
Indonesia will pick its new President.
Mumbai has had its water supply cut by India, leaving the area facing an acute water shortage.
The riots in China have left hundreds dead or injured, ethnic problems
are said to be the cause.
In Pakistan the Taliban are reportedly buying children, to be used as suicide bombers.
Iraq bars organized visitor groups from Saddam Hussein's grave.
Tokyo has been recognized as the most expensive city in the world.
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