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Health care deal with House 'Blue Dog' Democrats clears way for crucial September vote

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Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celeb site to top

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Think of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you'll probably come up with a small list that includes Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly and People.

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Media on standby for Jackson memorial plans

NEW YORK — The mysteries that continue to surround Michael Jackson's death include a frustrating and potentially costly one for news organizations: how and when the fallen pop idol will be laid to rest and where a memorial service would be held.

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NEW DELHI - "Minister Twitter - that is how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Trade Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi greeted Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on a Dubai stopover last week.

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Jackson death was twittered, texted and Facebooked

NEW YORK — "Ladies and gentlemen, Michael Jackson has just died," the woman called out breathlessly upon boarding a Manhattan bus, moments after the news had broken. Not a word was spoken in response. But nearly every passenger reached for a BlackBerry, a cell phone, whatever device was at hand.

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Dealing in Jackson collectibles? Be careful

Michael Jackson's death has triggered a spike in the market for collectibles linked to the pop star. Much of it is being sold on eBay Inc. and other online commerce sites. But be careful — there may be some shady operators out there who may be pitching items that aren't authentic or properly licensed. Here's a few tips from the Better Business Bureau and dealers in the memorabilia industry:

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News of Jackson's death first spread online

NEW YORK — It was a where-were-you moment in a digital age. Michael Jackson's death was not learned from a fatherly TV news anchor. Instead, the news first spread online.

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