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Most popular news on 29 June 2009 |
Lawyer for doctor: Jackson had pulse when found
AP - Michael Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when his doctor found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor told The Associated Press on Sunday.
TV pitchman Billy Mays found dead at Florida home
AP - Billy Mays, the burly, bearded television pitchman whose boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo and OxiClean made him a pop-culture icon, has died. He was 50.
Argentine woman admits relationship with SC gov.
AP - A 41-year-old Argentine former reporter acknowledged having a relationship with South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, saying Sunday that widely published e-mail correspondence between the two was obtained from her account without permission.
Michael Jackson's legacy honored at BET Awards
AP - While BET celebrated the life of Michael Jackson the entertainer, Janet Jackson — in her first public appearance since her brother's shocking death — memorialized him as her beloved sibling and family member, eliciting tears as she vowed his memory would live forever.
Under-bite helps Pabst become World's Ugliest Dog
AP - A prominent under-bite, scrunched face and floppy ears are the hallmarks of a winner.
Gale Storm, perky star of 1950s TV, dies at 87
AP - Gale Storm, whose wholesome appearance and perky personality made her one of early television's biggest stars on "My Little Margie" and "The Gale Storm Show," has died at age 87.
New clashes in Iran as standoff worsens with West
AP - EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media.
Court fight over Jackson's children looms
AP - Given the secrecy surrounding Michael Jackson's children throughout his life, it's no surprise that there are lingering questions about who will care for them after his death. What is almost certain is this: Their fate will be decided in a courtroom, with several people possibly vying for custody.
'Do The Right Thing' still asks burning questions
AP - Twenty years later, the trash can is still crashing through America's window.
Michael Jackson's brothers visit Neverland ranch
AP - Three of the brothers who sang and danced beside Michael Jackson in the Jackson 5 made a private visit to the pop star's Neverland Ranch, where they walked the manicured grounds and reminisced about his life.
Honduran military ousts president ahead of vote
AP - Soldiers ousted the democratically elected president of Honduras on Sunday and Congress named a successor, but the leftist ally of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez denounced what he called an illegal coup and vowed to stay in power.
Obama adviser not ready to back a second stimulus
AP - A senior White House adviser said Sunday the economic stimulus has not yet "broken the back of the recession" but set aside calls for a second massive spending bill. Republicans, meanwhile, called spending under way a failure.
Fans moonwalk, hold worldwide vigils for Jackson
AP - Michael Jackson imitators moonwalked at Mexico's Angel of Independence, a prison in the Philippines organized a "Thriller" tribute dance, political leaders paid homage and French fans gathered at Notre Dame to sing and cry as the world mourned the King of Pop.
Rome catacomb reveals "oldest" image of St Paul
Reuters - Vatican archaeologists using laser technology have discovered what they believe is the oldest image in existence of St Paul the Apostle, dating from the late 4th century, on the walls of catacomb beneath Rome.
For modest earners, relief repaying student loans
AP - Repaying a student loan could soon be a little less painful.
Somali pirates release Belgian ship's crew
AP - Somali pirates have released the entire crew of a Belgian ship seized 10 weeks ago after a ransom was paid, the Belgian government said Sunday.
Kirchners lose seats in Argentina vote: exit polls
AFP - The ruling party of Argentine President Cristina Kirchner was dealt a blow in the midterm elections, losing seats in both houses of parliament and facing defeat in the five largest provinces, early results showed.
Iraq lessons learned, U.S. Marines turn to Afghanistan
Reuters - After five years coping with the most dangerous province in Iraq, the U.S. Marines have been given their next assignment: the most dangerous province in Afghanistan.
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