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Michael Jackson's Doctor Gets Four Years
November 29, 2011 Dr. Conrad Murray gave Jackson the powerful anesthetic propofol. The pop star used it to help him sleep and prosecutors showed that Murray's gross negligence contributed to Jackson's June 2009 death.
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Closing Arguments Ahead In Trial Of Michael Jackson's Doctor
November 2, 2011 Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the former personal physician of the late entertainer Michael Jackson, will deliver closing arguments Thursday.
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At Day 2 Of Trial, Promoter Says Michael Jackson Looked Healthy
September 28, 2011 During rehearsals before his June 2009 death, the pop star seemed strong, a promoter testifies at the trial of Jackson's doctor.
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Prosecution Begins Case Against Michael Jackson's Doctor
September 27, 2011 The prosecution is making the case that Jackson's trust in his doctor led to his death. That physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
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Other Headlines: Obama Returns, Israel Strikes Gaza
March 24, 2011 Obama returns to Washington; Israel strikes Gaza; Spain and Portugal government financial problems; Michael Jackson's doctor on trial
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Reports: Los Angeles Judge Rules Michael Jackson Doctor Will Stand Trial
January 11, 2011 Dr. Conrad Murray could face up to four years in prison if convicted.
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'Just Good Enough' Never Good Enough For the 'King Of Pop'
June 25, 2010 Michael Jackson's Grammy Award-winning recording engineer Bruce Swedien reflects on the late 'King of Pop's' work ethic and fashion sense, and why he will always be missed.
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One Spring Night In 1983, I Saw Michael Jackson
June 25, 2010 NPR Guest Host Tony Cox remembers the best concert he ever saw — Michael Jackson and his brothers performing in a 1983 Motown anniversary concert.
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Never Can Say Goodbye (No, Really)
October 28, 2009 The tour footage serves only as a memorial to the moon-walking, crotch-grabbing legend. And, of course, it will also help to answer those questions about whether Michael Jackson still "had it" — as in dance moves — at age 50. Is it a fitting tri...
Blog Of The Nation
Far, Wide, And Deep
July 7, 2009 Alt-country artist Robbie Fulks remembers Michael Jackson.
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Too Much Michael Jackson?
July 2, 2009 There is still a war in Iraq, Afghanistan, political uproar in Iran," wrote Carol Gendel. "In other words, real news to be reported.
Blog Of The Nation
Willing Your Children To Greatness
July 2, 2009 Leaving your kids to your favorite celebrity?
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Michael Jackson Set To Moonwalk Again
May 13, 2009 The King of Pop gets set to take the stage again... performing dozens of sold-out shows in London. Will there be a new moonwalk?
