LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) – Top seed Dinara Safina needed all her battling qualities to beat former champion Amelie Mauresmo 4-6 6-3 6-4 under the closed Centre Court roof in the fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday. more…
Jackson’s mom gets temporary guardianship of kids (AP)
June 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
AP – Michael Jackson’s mother, having won temporary guardianship of her late son’s three children, is now attempting to take control of the King of Pop’s estate, according to a person close to the court proceedings.
Spokesman: Jackson’s Mother Likely to Care for His Children
June 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Jackson family wants the singer’s mother to have custody and plan to head to court to ensure it more…
Day of reckoning comes for Bernard Madoff (AP)
June 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
AP – It was a crime of epic proportions: a multibillion dollar Ponzi scheme that wiped out fortunes, drained retirement nest eggs, ruined charities and foundations, and even pushed some investors to commit suicide.
Court fight over Jackson’s children looms (AP)
June 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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.
Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career (AP)
June 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
AP – It was the last day of shooting for a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1984, and the only hiccup had been an argument between Michael Jackson and an ad executive over whether the young superstar would take off his sunglasses.
Madoff ordered to forfeit $171 billion (AP)
June 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
AP – Bernard Madoff would be stripped of all his possessions under a $171 billion forfeiture order handed down only days before prosecutors seek to put the disgraced financier away in prison for the rest of his life.