Failure to launch: Obama space panel says Bush's moon return plan too costly, won't flySeptember 8th, 2009 Obama space panel says moon return plan is a no-goWASHINGTON — A White House panel of independent space experts says NASA's return-to-the-moon plan just won't fly. The problem is money.
Spacewalk under way despite approaching space junk, NASA says it won't need to change courseSeptember 3rd, 2009 Spacewalk under way despite approaching space junkCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two astronauts are out spacewalking even though a large piece of space junk is headed their way.
'King of Pop' bus tours from Chicago to Michael Jackson's home in Gary start July 25July 13th, 2009 Chicago bus tours Michael Jackson's home in GaryCHICAGO — A tour company is selling tickets for a tour from Chicago to Gary, Ind., to see Michael Jackson's childhood home and other places associated with his years there. "The King of Pop Hometown Tour," created by Chicago-based J W R Tours, promises stops at 2300 Jackson St., which was the singer's boyhood home; Jackson's junior high school; the high school his siblings attended; the steel mill where his father worked, and one of the first places the Jackson 5 performed.
Mayor: Jackson's father to attend memorial in family's hometown of Gary, Ind.July 9th, 2009 Mayor: Jackson's dad to attend Ind. hometown eventGARY, Ind.
List of guests invited to Michael Jackson's public memorialJuly 7th, 2009 List of guests invited to Jackson's memorialList of guests invited to public memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles:
Larry King
Dionne Warwick
LeVar Burton
Mariah Carey
Spike Lee
Wesley Snipes
Lou Ferrigno
Stevie Wonder
Usher
Lionel Richie
Brooke Shields
Kobe Bryant
Berry Gordy
Jennifer Hudson
Magic Johnson
John Mayer
The Rev. Jesse Jackson
The Rev.
Motorcade from the home of Michael Jackson's parents has reached cemeteryJuly 7th, 2009 Jackson motorcade reaches memorial parkLOS ANGELES — A motorcade from the home of Michael Jackson's parents has reached a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Numerous vehicles under California Highway Patrol escort headed out from the parents' home shortly before 8 a.m.
Motorcade leaves home of Michael Jackson's parents, apparently heading for a memorial serviceJuly 7th, 2009 Motorcade leaves Michael Jackson's parents' homeLOS ANGELES — A motorcade has left the home of Michael Jackson's parents, apparently heading for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Numerous vehicles under California Highway Patrol escort headed out from the San Fernando Valley property shortly before 8 a.m.
Michael Jackson's public memorial service under way in Los AngelesJuly 7th, 2009 Jackson memorial service under wayLOS ANGELES — A public memorial service for Michael Jackson has begun in downtown Los Angeles. Smokey Robinson opened the memorial Tuesday morning in the Staples Center arena by reading comments from Jackson friends.
Hindus suggest interfaith prayers at Michael Jacksons public memorial serviceJuly 4th, 2009 Hindus have suggested interfaith prayers at the public memorial service for entertainment icon Michael Jackson, reportedly planned to be held on July seven in Los Angeles.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested that as Michael Jackson belonged to the whole world and he did provide “joy” to the citizens of the world irrespective of their traditions and background, it was very befitting to have prayers read from sacred texts of major world religions and denominations at his public funeral service by their respective clergy.
Colin Powell says Americans should celebrate Michael Jackson's art, not dwell on controversiesJuly 4th, 2009 Colin Powell: Celebrate Michael Jackson's artWASHINGTON — Colin Powell says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated. The retired general and former secretary of state said he was in Vietnam, Korea or stationed elsewhere during Jackson's heyday.
Obama adviser Axelrod says president has written Michael Jackson's familyJune 28th, 2009 Obama aide: President has written Jackson familyWASHINGTON — A top White House adviser says President Barack Obama has written a private letter to Michael Jackson's family. David Axelrod says Obama expressed condolences to the Jacksons.
Hundreds gather in front of Michael Jackson's childhood home in Gary, Ind.June 26th, 2009 Crowds gather in front of Jackson's childhood homeGARY, Ind. — Fans formed a prayer circle on the front yard of Michael Jackson's modest childhood home Thursday and hundreds more crowded the street after word spread that the "King of Pop" and Gary native had died.
Singer Mika wants to buy Michael Jackson's gloveApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Mika is planning to buy a diamante glove and Zoltar The Fortune Teller fairground machine of pop star Michael Jackson in an auction. Mika wants to buy them at the Neverland auction that starts on April 22.
Madonna to launch second fashion lineMarch 7th, 2009 LONDON - After the success of her clothing collection 'M by Madonna' in 2007, the pop diva has announced a new apparel line. While the singer's maiden fashion venture was in collaboration with Swedish high street chain H&M, her second attempt is in association with designer Christian Audigier, reports contactmusic.com.
Michael Jackson's sister signs on to 'Celebrity Big Brother'January 1st, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson's sister LaToya has agreed to be on the reality show 'Celebrity Big Brother' after she pulled out of 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here'. According to thesun.co.uk, the 52-year-old LaToya was keen to do 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here' because she wanted to go to the Australian jungle for the show.
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