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LosAngelesHerald.com Saturday 4th July 2009 Issue 1899
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"Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times."
Joseph Jackson
The father of Michael Jackson and the family patriarch was speaking after the sudden death of his son.

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$£€ United States, Dollar Euro Canada, Dollar Japan, Yen Mexico, Peso
United States, Dollar - 0.716 1.161 96.15 13.21
Euro 1.395 - 1.620 134.2 18.45
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Phil Jackson says he'll return to coach Lakers
Congressional Race in California Draws a High-Profile Cast
Los Angeles Listeners Skyrocket like Fireworks for Capital Gold Group's 'The Gold Show'
UCLA Scientists Find Molecular Differences Between Embryonic Stem Cells And Reprogrammed Skin Cells
Northern California firefighters busy with lightning-caused fires

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It's Morning In Emerging Markets
The World's Diet Secrets
America's Most Overpriced Cars
Miller Heiman's Sales Planning Tools Now Available for Microsoft Dynamic CRM Users
Three more U.S. banks fail as FDIC mulls rules for sales

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Jackson fans flood website handing out memorial tickets
Prayer power for Aquino spreads to Internet
Saxo Bank Launches Free Website 'Taking the lead' for Tour de France Fans
Prattville's new Web site easier, has more features
Nation needs July 4th's 'unyielding spirit'

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Breaking News
Zac Efron, Megan Fox get cosy
Hollywood star Zac Efron and model-turned-actress Megan Fox were seen enjoying a romantic dinner date at Pace, an upscale restaurant...

Details released on Michael Jackson memorial
Organisers Friday released the first details of Michael Jackson's public memorial service, confirming that it will take place at the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles...

Powerful sedative found at Jacko's LA home
Washington, July 4 (AIN): Several narcotics found in late King of Pop Michael Jackson's rented home in Los Angeles included powerful sedative Propofol, also known as Diprivan, according to a law enforcement...

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World
Swiss banks cutting U.S. clients loose
Swiss banks are shunning business from the U.S. amid concerns over legal issues and prospects for tighter...

Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week....

North Korea Independence Day missile launches described as provocative
South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched five missiles off its eastern coast...

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Business News
657 billion cigarettes a year sold on black market
The global tobacco industry is under attack from pirates that are ripping the heart out of cigarette...

Obama still popular despite weakening economy, employment
The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the president continues to hold public support despite the weak...

European equities mixed, U.S. markets closed
Some markets in Europe closed higher Friday, while others...

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    Richards, Isinbayeva among six left in jackpot race
    A 'parliamentary coup' paralyses New York Senate
    Russia to allow US millitary passage through airspace
    'New York' gets good press in US
    Sarah Palin's daughter's ex to pen tell-all book

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    California could be just the first domino to fall
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    When Brad Pitt hitchhiked in a paparazzo's car
    California regulators warn of pot's cancer risk
    Calif. bullet train hits criticism on SF Peninsula

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    Pakistani Airstrikes Kill at Least 12 Militants
    Thai Zoo's 1st Baby Panda Goes on Display
    SC Serial Killer Conjures Memory of 60s Murderer
    Obama Cites His Agenda in Holiday Address
    Arizona Woman Led Sons on Crime Spree