Michael Jackson _ White House guest now in the culture warsNEW YORK — Michael Jackson was once so safe that presidents from both parties welcomed him to the White House. In death, after a scandal-filled decline, he is the latest target in the cultural war. Michael Jackson Memorial: Full storyLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson was eulogized in words and song Tuesday by an all-star list of musicians, athletes and other celebrities during a mournful ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, with the most poignant moment delivered by his sobbing 11-year-old daughter. “I just want to say ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him so much,” Paris-Michael Jackson said before almost collapsing in the arms of her aunt Janet Jackson. ‘Racist’ cartoon sparks demand for closure of US newspaperNEW YORK - The popular New York Post is faced with angry demands for its closure after publishing a cartoon showing policemen shooting a chimpanzee, an action that has triggered a heated racism debate and offended African Americans. |