AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson’s death a homicide; tests reveal propofol, 2 other sedativesLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide and a combination of drugs was the cause, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died. Search warrant shows Michael Jackson had lethal levels of propofol in his system when he diedHOUSTON — A search warrant affidavit says Michael Jackson had lethal levels of the powerful anesthetic propofol in his system when he died. Federal drug agents raid Beverly Hills pharmacy in Michael Jackson death investigationBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Federal drug agents raided a Beverly Hills pharmacy Friday as part of the ongoing investigation into Michael Jackson’s death. Michael Jackson ‘This Is It’ film to play in two-week limited run at theatersLOS ANGELES — A Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after his death will be released in a limited two-week theatrical engagement worldwide. Public viewing, tribute planned in Milwaukee for guitarist Les Paul; burial in Wis. townMILWAUKEE — The public will get to pay their respects to guitar virtuoso and inventor Les Paul on Friday in Milwaukee followed by a burial in his Wisconsin hometown of Waukesha. Attorney: Michael Jackson’s mother considering wrongful death lawsuitLOS ANGELES — An attorney for Michael Jackson’s mother says that she is considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit because of the circumstances surrounding her son’s demise. Gary, Indiana, unlikely tourist spot with Michael Jackson hometown toursGARY, Indiana — Before there was the sprawling Neverland ranch in California, before he became a superstar with the best-selling album of all time, “Thriller,” a tiny house in the industrial city of Gary was home for Michael Jackson. Les Paul, guitar player and innovator who paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll, dead at age 94NEW YORK — Musicians worldwide are paying tribute to Les Paul, the music icon whose solid-body electric guitar paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll. He died this week at age 94. Rashied Ali, free-jazz drummer who recorded with Coltrane in 1960s, dies in NYC at 76NEW YORK — Rashied Ali, a free-jazz drummer who backed John Coltrane and accompanied him in a duet album in the final months of the jazz master’s life, has died. He was 76. Musicans react to the death of Les PaulMusicians offer their thoughts on the death of Les Paul: Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94; innovator was a key force in creation of rock ‘n’ rollNEW YORK — Les Paul, the guitar virtuoso and inventor who revolutionized music and created rock ‘n’ roll as surely as Elvis Presley and the Beatles by developing the solid-body electric guitar and multitrack recording, died Thursday at age 94. John Quade, who played villain in Clint Eastwood films, dies in Southern California at 71LOS ANGELES — John Quade, who played the heavy in several Clint Eastwood movies and was the sheriff in the TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 71. Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94; Innovator was a key force in creator of rock ‘n’ rollWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Les Paul, who invented the solid-body electric guitar later wielded by a legion of rock ‘n’ roll greats, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia. He was 94. John Hughes mourned at private service in Illinois; writer-director died at 59 in NYC
Liam Neeson makes 1st red-carpet appearance since death of his wife, Natasha RichardsonNEW YORK — Actor Liam Neeson has walked the red carpet for the first time since the death of his wife, actress Natasha Richardson. In NY, Liam Neeson makes 1st red-carpet appearance since death of his wife, Natasha RichardsonNEW YORK — Actor Liam Neeson has walked the red carpet for the first time since the death of his wife, actress Natasha Richardson. Michael Jackson’s death reopens painful memories for Elvis fans 32 years laterNASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the days after Michael Jackson’s death, Joann Smith couldn’t turn off her TV. She felt she was reliving the pain of her own idol’s death almost 32 years ago — Elvis Presley. In death, as in the last years of his life, Michael Jackson has struggled to find a homeLOS ANGELES — He spent the last few years of his life on a globe-trotting odyssey, and now in death Michael Jackson still seems unable to find a permanent home. Musician who helped revive American folk music, Mike Seeger, dies at 75 in Va. of cancerLEXINGTON, Va. —Mike Seeger, who helped revive traditional American folk music, has died at age 75. John Hughes, director of ‘Sixteen Candles,’ ‘The Breakfast Club,’ dies at 59 in NYCNEW YORK — Writer-director John Hughes, Hollywood’s youth impresario of the 1980s and ’90s who captured the teen and preteen market with such favorites as “The Breakfast Club,” ”Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Home Alone, died Thursday, a spokeswoman said. He was 59. Brooke Elliott says a pivotal moment in her career started with a $117 outfitNEW YORK — Brooke Elliott says a pivotal moment in her career started with an inexpensive outfit. Avant-garde dancer, choreographer Merce Cunningham dies at age 90 in NYCNEW YORK — Choreographer and dancer Merce Cunningham was hailed Monday as a revolutionary artist who remade the very definition of dance. Michael Jackson’s doctor charged with manslaughter investigation
John Dawson, co-founder of psychedelic band New Riders of the Purple Sage, dies at 64SAN FRANCISCO — John “Marmaduke” Dawson, a longtime Grateful Dead collaborator who co-wrote “Friend of the Devil” and developed a devoted following with his psychedelic country group New Riders of the Purple Sage, has died. He was 64. Lawyer: Texas office of Michael Jackson’s doctor raided as part of ‘manslaughter’ probeLOS ANGELES — Police and federal drug agents investigating the death of pop star Michael Jackson have seized documents and computer records from his doctor’s clinic as they narrow their focus in what could become a criminal probe. Official: Los Angeles coroner’s workers improperly viewed Michael Jackson’s death certificateLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s death certificate was improperly viewed by at least a half-dozen employees at the Los Angeles County coroner’s office who had no role in investigating the cause of his death, a coroner’s official said Wednesday. Lawyer for Michael Jackson’s doctor says clinic raid a search for evidence of manslaughterHOUSTON — The Michael Jackson investigation took a stunning turn Wednesday as authorities raided the offices of the doctor who was with the pop star when he died and the physician’s lawyer said investigators appear to be building a manslaughter case. Manslaughter emerges as possible charge in death of Michael JacksonLOS ANGELES — If Michael Jackson’s death turns into a manslaughter case, prosecutors would have to show that his doctor acted in a negligent or reckless fashion in causing the pop star’s death. Ryan O’Neal opens up about Farrah Fawcett’s final hours, says clung to life as she lay dyingNEW YORK — Ryan O’Neal says even as Farrah Fawcett lay dying, she clung to life. Competition aims to make Bruce Lee’s former home, now a love motel, into a museumHONG KONG — The former home of Bruce Lee is now a love motel, renting rooms by the hour. But officials on Monday launched a design competition to turn it into a Hong Kong museum for the kung fu icon. Beverly Roberts, who co-starred with Humphrey Bogart in ‘Two Around the World,’ dies at age 96
Coroner’s report could serve as cornerstone in investigation into Michael Jackson’s deathLOS ANGELES — With the investigation of Michael Jackson’s death zeroing in on what drugs the pop singer took and who provided them, an upcoming toxicology report is key to whether anyone is criminally charged. Feds contact maker of drug in Jackson probe; company issues limited recall of propofolLOS ANGELES — A maker of the potent anesthetic propofol found in Michael Jackson’s home has been contacted by federal officials investigating the pop star’s death and has recalled tens of thousands of vials of the drug after two tainted lots sickened dozens of patients. Nation’s drug czar says Michael Jackson’s death is wake-up call about prescription drug abuseWASHINGTON — The government’s drug czar says that Michael Jackson’s death is a wake-up call to the nation about prescription drug abuse. Michael Jackson’s death certificate released; defers cause of death determinationLOS ANGELES — Officials have released Michael Jackson’s death certificate, but it doesn’t yet list a cause of death. |
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LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s personal doctor is the target of a manslaughter investigation into the singer’s death. A search warrant filed in a Houston court Thursday allowed authorities to seek evidence of whether Dr. Conrad Murray committed manslaughter.
Beverly Roberts, Bogart co-star, dies at age 96
