. >> i'm erica hill.like we haven't worked together in months. >> you've been on vacation, i've been on vacation. we're back. we have the world exclusive, the voca people. >> you may remember them from the under the radar segment here on "the early show." >> now they're over the radar. if it looks bizarre, we're here to tell you it is. >> but in a good way. >> very good way. >>> so much to talk about, on a serious note, the president would like to push health care, but that is the last thing on anyone's mind. wednesday night, ended with the impromptu press conference yesterday, president obama on the front page of the major papers in new york and the same picture on "the daily news" on "the post" ". >> "new york times," same expression. >> the look of regret. i have a few. so much to talk about. it has has been a huge topic of conversation the past few days. we'll talk about it here, our top story. let's get right to t president obama shocked report with an unscheduled visit to the white house briefing ro

meineke. >> erica hill, been a while since we have been together for a shot.his one, a road hazard to remember. baboon, loads of them, oh, come on. let's get to the baboons. >> it is dramatic animal video. >> swarming around on top of a car in england. >> this is crazy. >> yeah. wow. okay. they didn't pack very well either. this happened in a safari pack. this is not an accident. park officials documented how these enterprises mammals rip into roof top luggage carriers. let that be a lesson to you. >> right, so the moral of the story is if you are driving through an animal park with a roof top luggage carrier you might want to think twice about said luggage carrier. >> they're cute. >> interesting. >> that is what i learned covering politics,ed ary? they live to be about 30 and travel in what do they call it, a pack, a gaggle. >> a gaggle like the press corps. >> a troupe. >> like a browny troop. >> that was an eager troop of baboons. >> the president's news conference tomorrow at 8:00. then "black in america." then a special edition of ""ac 360." what are sou

erica hill has a "360" bulletin. >>> we have breaking news tonight out of washington.r published on the website of a house democrat reveals cia director leon panetta recently testified to congress that the information concealed information and repeatedly misled lawmakers since 2001. that letter written to panetta from seven house democrats was dated june 26th. it did not contain the information officials allegedly concealed nor about how they purportedly misled members of congress. >>> nearly eight years after 9/11, a new report reveals striking lapses in security. officers tried to smuggle bomb components into ten federal buildings. they succeeded at all of them. in addition, the undercover agents were able to assemble the components inside the restrooms and freely enter offices. >>> 30 people arrested, some 200 dogs seized in three states today. all in connection with a massive dogfighting ring. the aspca calls it the largest dogfighting operation in history. the raids took place in texas, missouri and illinois. >>> and at g-8 summit, all eyes not on first lady obama

first erica hill has a bulletin. >>> the deadliest day in afghanistan in nearly a year, seven americans killed, four of them in an attack in a relatively peaceful northern part of the country. a sign that the war being fought in the taliban heartland of the south and east could now be expanding to the north. >>> in honduras, supporters of manuel zelaya are threatening to widen protests and block trade. security forces opened fire where the ousted president was attempting to land. that effort unsuccessful. he is expected to meet with secretary of state hillary clinton in washington tomorrow. awe >>> general motors expected to restructure. the judge ruling that bankruptcy is the only available means to preserve the continuation of gm's business. under the plan, the automaker will create a new company and will also shed crushing debt and some very expensive contracts. >>> talk about a big upset at the 14th annual world wife carrying championship, a very important one, a finnish couple won for the first time in more than a decade. here is why you want to win, the prize? your wife's weight i

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meineke. >>> erica hill, been a while since we have been together for a "shot."his one, a road hazard to remember. baboons, baboons, loads of them. >> first the cat. dramatic video. >> swarming around and on top of a car in england. look at that. >> this is crazy. >> yeah. wow. okay. they didn't pack very well either. this happened in a safari park. it was all intentional. this is not an accident. park officials documented how these enterprising mammals rip into rooftop luggage carriers. let that be a lesson to you. >> right, so the moral of the story is if you are driving through an animal park with a rooftop luggage carrier, you may want to think twice of said luggage carrier. >> when you see the baboons speed up i think is the answer there. they're cute. >> interesting. >> that is what i learned covering politics, you ready? they live to be about 30 and travel in what do they call it, a pack or a gaggle? >> a gaggle like the press corps. >> a troupe. a troupe of baboons. >> a troupe like a brownie troupe? >> that was an eager troupe of baboons. >> the presiden

i'm erica hill, also of cnn's "ac 360." >> i'm jeff glor.und to save big bucks on your vacation as well. we have the secret to the ultimate family getaway. >> doesn't get much better than this. >> national park, good idea. national parks are beautiful and budget friendly. >> and a few i didn't -- had never thought about visiting. i'm looking forward to learning more of those. plus, a young woman getting quite a lot of buzz, country pop artist jessie james in our "second cup cafe." she toured with the jonas brothers. if that's not a ringing endorsement, i don't know what is. we'll get to that. but first back inside, get caught up on the morning's headlines. priya is standing by at the news desk. >>> good morning, everyone. a rural florida panhandle community is in shock this morning. a generous couple with 16 jirn, 12 of them adopted and some with special needs, were murdered thursday night in their home. police say eight of the children were home asleep when at least three men broke in and shot bird and melanie billings. they're calling it a

erica hill takes us up close. >> reporter: dr. conrad murray was one of the last people to see michael jackson alive. a man the popstar insisted having by his side. telling concert promoter aeg live only dr. murray would do for his upcoming london shows. >> he said, you don't understand. my body is the machine that fuels this whole business. okay? i need that kind of attention. you know what? when michael jackson says that to you and there's this much at stake, you don't argue. >> reporter: murray became jackson's personal physician in may and explained his leave to current patients as a, quote, once in a lifetime opportunity. an opportunity with a salary of $150,000 a month plus travel, hotel, and per diem expenses. but how did he get to the singer's side in the first place? the two met in las vegas in 2006 when dr. murray treated one of jackson's children on the rejs of a jackson bodyguard. murray's attorney told cnn's larry king their relationship went beyond a doctor and patient. >> let me clear up something and make sure we u

last night on cnn's "ac 360," sanjay gupta described to erica hill how addictions spiral out of control. here he is. >> reporter: people start off taking a few and they take more and more and they build up tolerance. that's something that people are familiar with. you just eventually get to a point where you're taking more and more. when we were studying addiction, for example, for a cnn special, one of the pain doctors told me he had a patient that took 80 vicodin a day, 80 vicodin a night. you can get to that point. it is very, very rare, but it can happen. >> it can happen. a lot of questions surrounding his death. meanwhile, here's another question. could michael jackson's death have been a homicide? well, l.a.'s police chief says he isn't ruling anything out right now, and a source close to the jackson family told our sister network, cnn, the jackson family knows it could turn into a criminal case. >> are we dealing with homicide, dealing with an accidental overdose, what are we dealing with? we'll wait to see what the coroner comes back with, and then once he comes back with his d

fleur delacour. >> how many books have you read, erica hill?i've read all of the books and own them on. later went on to marry bill weezly, ron's brother. they have three children. >> i don't know. who could that look like? >> how about silver fox anderson cooper? >> what? >> here is why. i quote. that silvery hair the bewitching eyes. how could you not be transfixed? this is what they have in common. yes, they are accomplished. she competed -- >> i don't understand a word you are saying. >> i'm telling you why they think you look alike. a cornerstone of our primetime here but really they say you're both pretty. >> are we done? i'm completely mystified. i don't know what just happened. >> magic can do that to you. >> i think i was insulted somehow. >> no, you weren't. >> i'm going to play the tape. >> i think i'm done. >> we are so done. >> a "360" special report, "america's high, the case for and against pot." compelling storying from both sides. the facts, you can make up your own mind. have a great weekend. l day long. and it's not a steroid

first erica hill has a "360" bulletin. >>> horror for a minneapolis family online. jamal found their son on the internet in a photo showing the young man shot in the head. he died thousands of miles away in somalia. the fbi says his death is part of an investigation of a recruiting effort in the united states by somali terrorist groups. >>> a jury found him guilty of taking five girls as young as 9 years old across state lines for sex. >>> lawmakers may not be able to vote on a health care bill next week. that doesn't mean they will get the planned summer vacation. steny hoyer suggesting lawmakers may stay in washington past the august break to continue on the overhaul. >>> the so-called octo mom, nadya suleman signed agreements for her children to star in a reality tv show. they will collectively earn $250,000 over the next three years. >> not a surprise. >> not so much. >>> new information about michael jackson's estate and investigators looking into the pop star's death search for clues at yet another medical clinic. >>> a chilling portrait of a taliban commander

thank you, that's erica hill sitting in for "ac 360" tonight following us. larry last night spoke to dr. klein about many situations with michael jackson. specifically his skin condition. watch this. >> larry: how bad was his? >> his was bad. he began to get a speckled look on his body. >> larry: all over his body? >> all over his body, on his face, his hands, which were very difficult to treat. >> let's clear up something. he was not someone desirous of being white? >> no. michael was black and very proud of his black heritage. he changed the world for black people. >> how do you treat it? >> there's certain treatments. there's certain drugs and ultraviolet light treatments to make the white spots turn dark, or his became so severe that the easier way is to use certain creams to make the dark spots turn light. >> your decision was he would go light? >> that's what the decision had to be because there was too much vitiligo to deal with. >> he would have to wear heavy, heavy makeup on stage, and he couldn't go out in public without looking terribly peculiar.

erica hill with the 360 bulletin. >>> an american dead in a fire fight with insurgents. nearly 700 u.s. troops have died in the region since 2001. u.s. and british officials said this week they remain committed to staying in afghanistan. despite rising casualties and declining support for the war there. >>> jury deliberations beginning in the corruption trial of former louisiana congressman william jefferson. he's accused of using his office to solicit and receive more than $500,000 in bribes for himself and his family. this hay ring a bell. in june of 2007, federal agents filed charges after finding $90,000 in his freezer. jefferson says he is innocent. >>> another big day for wall street. all three indices posting gains, the dow up 83 points. to its high better-than-expected earnings est close since november. reports and improving jobs picture credited for the climb. >>> say hello to muffy. another lucky dog for you this week. she's so stinkin' cute. she vanished from her family's house in brisbane, australia, nine years ago but was recently found alive and well in mel

they're going to pan it. >> erica hill for us. thanks, erica. >> tonight's musicmaker, will.i.am talks about the music he recorded with michael jackson before his tdeath. >> i would love for it to come out the things that we came up with were spectacular. ♪ >>> you know that unmistakable sound, black eyed peas. frontman will.i.am. is another of tonight's news maker. i spoke with him about the music he was making with michael jackson, music that's never been heard before. listen. >> will, i understand you and michael were collaborating together just before he passed away. tell us what you're working on. >> i had the pleasure to work with michael jackson for the last 2 1/2 years, i've been communicating with michael jackson, talking all of the time on the phone, flu out and worked with him in ireland, came back to america, and we did 25. >> was there a new album that you guys are working on? >> we're just making music. we fiddled with a budge of different ideas. recorded a bunch of things. it was never let's record an album. it's le

time now for erica hill and "ac 360." good night. >>> jim, thanks. tonight breaking news until the michael jackson investigation. a source close to the family telling us they are aware it could turn into a criminal probe, and 360 has learned the scope of that probe is widening. a picture coming into focus of a multi-doctor, multi-state, multi-facetted human conveyor belt used to provide michael jackson exactly what he wanted and apparently what he wanted in great quantities. powerful prescription drugs. randi kaye has been breaking stories all week long. she joins us once again with a "360" exclusive live from los angeles. you're learning disturbing details into michael jackson's alleged drug history. what are you finding? >> erica, i have right here actually a confidential police document. this is from the santa barbara county sheriff's office. it is from 2004. it contains confidential interviews done with two of michael jackson's former security guards, interviews done in preparation for the child molestation case against jackson. he was acquitted

erica hill gives us a 360 bulletin. >>> freedom in iran. the iranian government says it released protesters. hundreds of people were detained. officials claim only the organizers of the conflict are still behind bars. >>> on capitol hill, the senate judiciary committee has approved judge sonia sotomayor's supreme court nomination. south carolina senator lindsay graham was the only republican to vote for sotomayor. the full senate will pick up the nomination next week. >>> at the world swimming championships in rome, a stunning loss for 14 time olympic gold medalist michael phelps. and taking his world record as well. his advantage was apparently a high-tech swim suit said to be banned sometime next year. >>> a first look at billionaire sir richard branson's mother ship. it's the plane designed to launch every day earthlings into space. no word on when the first flight into space will be. we hear 300 seats have already filled for some $200,000 a piece. those on board will get five minutes of weightlessness and a view of earth. take off and l

erica hill tonight, that was amazing. double play there. michael jackson, when we come back.n addict now. it is in the search warrant. we're learning more tonight about what exactly investigators are now looking for. plus, tonight's newsmaker. joe jackson, he says michael has another son that he was sitting in the front row at the funeral. does he really have all the facts? >> yes, i knew he had another son. yes, i did. >> he looks like a jackson. >> oh, yes. he looks like a jackson. he acts like a jackson. he can dance like a jackson. this boy is a fantastic dancer. >>> now time tore to night's newsmaker. tonight, it is joe jackson, michael's father back in the headlines after a bombshell interview with newsone.com. listen for yourself. >> let me ask you a question. if you were in michael's life, you would sti would he still be alive today? >> of course. i was told from people, from friends, if i don't goet to michael, he won't be with us long. and i called and i just didn't imagine to see him -- as a matter of fact, i wouldn't go and see him laying up there. i didn't want t

erica hill is here right now with the download. >> campbell, secretary of state hillary clinton makings today. get to that in a second. but first, the no wars surveillance program launched by president bush after the september 11th attacks relied on a factually flawed legal analysis from just one justice department lawyer. that's from a report ordered by congress. it was released today that while it was not critical of the program's objectives, that report did find that it is unclear just how effective the surveillance really was. >>> and secretary of state hillary clinton today was a gesture she hopes will help two american journalist convicted and detained in north korea on charges of entering the country illegally. >> the journalists and their families have expressed great remorse for this incident. and i think everyone is very sorry that it happened. what we hope for now is that these two young women would be granted amnesty throughout north korean system and be allowed to return home to their families as soon as possible. >> it's important to point out, this is the first time the

erica hill. >> we start off with breaking news. police say the serial kill they're had people in a south carolina town living in fear for more than a week is dead. killed in a shootout with police during a burr larry in north carolina. police say his gun maved the five murders in south carolina. we'll have a live report. police now saying the gun found at the scene of former nfl star steve mcnair's shooting was in fact, bought by his girlfriend just two nights prior. both were found shot to death on saturday in a nashville condo. police have not ruled it, though, a murder/suicide. mcnair who was married, was shot four times. his girlfriend, just once. >>> it is the deadliest day in almost a year for u.s. troops in afghanistan. at least six soldiers killed in roadside bombings. seventh reportedly killed in a firefight. taliban militants claim they have captured an american soldier, although there is no proof of that. u.s. marines claim they were fighting a group of insurgents who later escaped by dressing up as women. >>> senator-el

erica hill with tonight's download. >>> the top u.s. commander there, general stanley mcchrystal expected to ask for even more boost on the ground. that's according to a senior u.s. military official. those troops would likely be used for conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance as well as dealing with roadside bombs and other explosives. the request could come in the next few weeks. >>> a trial ordered for the man charged with gunning down a doctor who performed late-term abortion. at today's preliminary hearing, anti-abortionist -- tiller was shot at the church in may. he faces charges of first-degree murder and aggravated assault. >>> just a week after voters in oakland, california approved a tax on medical marijuana, a ballot measure was filed today that would legalize pot statewide. it is the second such initiative in recent weeks. this one would allow all adults to possess up to an ounce and to grow pot for personal use in small gardens. now, if they do find enough signatures here, the measure could go to the vote

erica hill. the 360 bulletin. >>> freedom in iran, the iranian government released 140 prisoners arrested during a protest over last month's presidential election. now, hundreds of people were detained. officials claim only the organizers of the conflict are still behind bars. >>> on capitol hill the senate judiciary committee approved judge sonia sotomayor's supreme court nomination. south carolina senator lindsey graham was the only republican to vote for sotomayor. the full senate will take up a nomination next week. >>> the world swimming championships in rome, stunning loss for 14 time olympic gold medalist michael phelps. first individual defeat in four years. being beat in the world record as well. his advantage was a high-tech swimsuit, said to be banned sometime next year. >>> and a first look at billionaire sir richard branson's mother ship. the plane designed to launch everyday earthlings into space. known as the white knight ii. debuted at an air show in wisconsin. no word on when the

erica hill, cnn, new york. >>> and for more creative ways to reinvent yourself, for new career, visit us on the web, check out cnn.com/money&main st. >>> before we go, we want to recap tonight's breaking news on the michael jackson case. as we reported, a source close to jackson's family, someone with knowledge of the investigation, confirming to cnn tonight that jackson's personal physician who you will remember here, dr. conrad murray, administered the drug that authorities believe killed him. now, murray allegedly gave jackson the anesthetic propofol in the 24 hours before he died. this is all according to this source. dr. murray and his lawyers have not yet commented. last week, texas authorities searched murray's houston medical office and storage unit, looking for evidence of the offense of manslaughter. this is according to court documents. we're going to have a lot more on this coming

here is erica hill. >> sarah palin says she is not a quitter.er on a family fishing trip to ask her about her decision to resign. >> it is not about retreating or quitting, it is forwarding a positive agenda. that is what caught people off guard, this is unconventional. that is who we are as alaskans and how i am. >> as for her exact future she says she plans to work in public service. if i die, i die, so be it, politically speaking. >> president obama declaring a strong russia is good for the united states. he sat down with vladimir putin. cnn's ed henry asked him how that meeting went. >> i found him to be tough, smart, very unsentimental. i think he is a practical person and to the extent that there are common interests like fighting terrorism, potentially nuclear proliferation where he believes that working with the united states advances russian goals, i think he can be a potential partner. >> the president heads to the g-8 summit in italy tomorrow. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton meeting with ousted honduran president zelaya today.

first erica hill with a 360 bulletin. >>> karl rove deposed by attorneys for the house judiciary committeeove in 2007 as part of the probe of firing of nine u.s. attorneys. at that time the bush white house did not make him available citing executive privilege. >>> iran's president mahmoud ahmadinejad calling the disputed election the most free election anywhere in the world. saying it was a great event. he made the xhenlts on a nationally televise address. opponents charged the election was rigged. at least 20 protesters died in the civil unrest that followed. >>> in russia, president obama meeting with vladimir putin on day two of a trip the white house calls an effort to reset relations. mr. obama gave a commencement speech at a moscow school. telling the stew tents telling the students that a strong russia is good for the united states. in an interview with cnn, president obama was asked about vice president joe biden's remarks on israel. >> are you giving israel a green light? >> absolutely not. i think it is very important that i'm as clear as i can be and our administration is as co

first, erica hill joins us for the business bulletin. >>> an al qaeda group claiming responsibility forhe deadly terror attacks in indonesia earlier this month. the july 17th blast killed nine people, including at least two presumed suicide bombers, and wounded more than 50. >>> cnn has identified meantime as eighth suspect accused of plotting a violent jihad overseas. jude kenan mohammed and seven others already under arrest were allegedly part of that group. they're charged with supporting terrorism and conspiracy to commit murder abroad. >>> bernard madoff is revealing new details about his ponzi scheme in a candid jailhouse interview with a lawyer representing some of his victims, madoff said he expected authorities to catch him years ago. madoff met with the sec in 2005 and says if his scheme had been discovered then, billions of dollars would have been recovered. >>> and a chicago woman being sued for libel after complaining about her apartment on twitter. she tweeted, quote, who says sleeping in a moldy apartment was bad for you? horizon realty think thinks it's okay. but horizon

erica hill is sitting in for him, right now erica on ac 360.

erica hill with tonight's download. >> the five american troops, the bodies, killed fighting in afghanistan now back on u.s. soil. their caskets arriving today in what is known as a dignified transfer. a somber ceremony that the media was banned from a few months ago. admiral mike mullen spoke about that today. >> that's the most difficult part of fighting a war, those that we lose. we, as a country, owe both the kind of dignity that the ceremonies at dover speak to when you see them and respect for those who have sacrificed so much. >> admiral mullen says the decision to allow media coverage was an important one. >>> a major security flaw in federal buildings exposed by the government accountability office. undercover investigators managed to smuggle bomb components into ten different government buildings in four cities. they then assembled the explosives in restrooms without anyone stopping them. the agency in charge of security now harass 60 days to improve its guard training. and homeland officials think no data has been stolen in a series of cyberattacks on u.s. websites. some have bee

erica hill for us. thank you. >>> again, the breaking news. we want to update you.had -- or we've been told that cardiac arrest had been the cause of michael jackson's death. but now the l.a. police chief is using the word possible homicide and possible overdose. we've got an exclusive interview with chief bill bratton in moments. >>> plus, a reporter covering a hostage crisis becomes part of the story when the suspect calls her. you'll see it play out on video shortly. 6. >> that's it. he's gone. >>> we have an interview with the l.a. police chief talking about michael jackson's death, possible overdose or homicide. what exactly they're looking into. ted rollins spoke with him a short time ago. we'll have that for you coming up very shortly here. but first, we want you to take a look at this. this is the scene outside of a nashville funeral home where thousands of fans waited today to pay their respects to steve mcnair. his memorial service expected to begin any moment, actually. police say the ex-nfl quarterback was shot in his sleep last week by his 20-year-old g

erica hill has tonight's download. >>> security forces breaking up anti-government crowds, taking to streets. this video we're about to show you. we want to point out that cnn has not been able to verify and appears to show police ordering marchers in tehran to leave. the protest comes 30 days after the death of neda, the young woman who became a symbol of protests after the video of her shooting death was broadcast around the globe. also the 50th anniversary of a protest around iran. >>> and afghanistan, seven suicide bombers posing as women targeting police officers. three of them were able to blow themselves up and in turn killed three police officers. the other four attackers were shot and killed before detonating their bombs. that attack happened about 60 miles outside of kabul. norths blame the taliban. >>> the pennsylvania children after being kicked out of a swim club are now headed to disney world courtesy of tyler perry. he says he was angry after hearing the mostly black and hispanic children have their swimming privileges revoked at the club sparking allegations of racism

erica hill with more on dr. conrad murray. >>> dr.as one of the last people to see michael jackson alive. a man the pop star insisted on having by his side. promoter aeg live, only dr. murray would do for his upcoming london show. >> he said, you don't understand, my body is a machine that fuels this whole business, okay? i need that kind of attention. and you know what? when michael jackson says that to you, when there's this much at stake, you don't argue. >> murray became jackson's personal physician in may and explained the lead to current patients as a, quote, once in a lifetime opportunity, an opportunity with a salary of $150,000 a month. plus travel, hotel, and per diem expenses. but how did he get to the singer's side in the first place? the two met in las vegas in 2006 when dr. murray treated one of jackson's children on the recommendation of a jackson bodyguard. murray's attorney told c nrk nrk's larry king their relationship went beyond a doctor and patient. >> let me clear up something -- make sure we understand -- dr. mu

erica hill has the latest. >> reporter: erin andrews commands attention, young, beautiful, a sidelineeporter, covering college football, basketball and major league baseball for espn. but now, she is the story. thanks to video of her naked in a hotel room. taped without her knowledge and posted online. internet security experts perry aptab isn't surprised. >> everyone has video technology in their cell phone cameras. >> any of us can watch at any time. >> reporter: when, where and how the hotel video of andrews was made isn't clear. some reports say it may have been shot through the hotel door's peephole. private investigator allen dressler says it's certainly possible. a few years ago he used cameras like this. now thanks to ever-shrinking technology, he can hide one almost anywhere. the most disturbing thing about this is how easy it could be. maybe someone used the peephole, drilled a hole in the wall or maybe someone snuck in your hotel room and put a clock in with a tiny peephole camera like this one. it can record your every move and you have no idea. is this as small as it gets

>>> all right, a look at some of the must-see stories of the story and here's erica hill to bring themo you. >> always good to see you, my friend. we begin in iran with a second deadly plane crash in at least two weeks. a plane carrying 150 passengers skidded off a runway and burst into flames. it happened in a northeast city. 168 passengers aboard a caspian airplane were killed when that plane went down on july 15th. >>> janet napolitano vowing to hunt down the killers of the u.s. border patrol agent. robert rosas' body was discovered near the border fence near san diego last night. he had been shot several times. today authorities say it's more than likely more than one person was involved in the killing and one of them may have been injured as well. rosas is the ninth border patrol agent killed on duty tins 2006. >>> and president obama will soon perform one of the most solemn duties a president faces, awarding the medal of honor to the family of a soldier killed in combat. the parents of 33-year-old army staff sergeant gerald moncierge received a medal on july 16th. the reyna, mass

erica hill is taking a look at who will be paying tribute. >> reporter: a final tribute to the king ofay the world experiences music has firmly altered an industry. >> i think that all of the young men singers and some of the young ladies who have come behind him have in some way mimicked him. >> this man was my inspiration. i would not be the entertainer i am today had he not been who he was. culture and music would not be what it was without michael jackson. >> reporter: both smokey robinson and usher will take the stage tuesday in los angeles bridging generations and boundaries. also slated to appear, john mayer, american idol jennifer hudson, pop star mariah carey and stevie wonder. industry greats dwarfed by the occasion. >> this memorial's going to be very, very emotional. it will also be something that everyone will always be able to remember because it's going to be a trip down memory lane. >> a lot of the stars and celebrities will put their egos away. >> reporter: stars like sean p. diddy combs. brooke shields will also be at the memorial along with al sharpton, martin luther

erica hill is sitting in for him. >> larry, thanks. anderson is in ghana where as soon as air force one touches down president obama made history. he has been to africa before, but not as president. unlike any president part of his heritage is on this continent, specifically in kenya. >> i have family members who live in villages -- they themselves are not going hungry, but li in villages where hunger is real so this is something that i understand in very personal terms and if you talk to people on the ground in africa, certainly in kenya, they will say that part of the issue here is the institutions aren't working for ordinary people. >> mr. obama speaking there in rome ending his g-8 summit with a papal audience at the vatican. giving a letter to the pontiff to pray for the ailing ted kennedy. anderson, you are where the president is headed tomorrow and as i imagine a lot of excitement waiting for him as well. >> yeah. to say the least. people are incredibly excited. people have posters and t-shirts with the president of ghana and pr

first though, erica hill joins us with a 360 bulletin. >> journalist lisa ling says she spoke with her sister laura last night. laura ling is currently a prisoner north korea. here's how lisa described that call. >> >> a tremendous relief to hear laura's voice last night. it was only the first time i had heard her voice in weeks. >> laura ling and euna lee were sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges of illegally entering north korea to conduct a smear campaign. ling says her sister told her in the call both women are sorry about everything that has happened and also stressed the need for diplomacy and government help. >> china's president hu jintao today cutting short his trip to the summit in italy to deal with ethnic violence still raging in northwest china. street battles have now killed at least 15 of people. more than 1,000 are injured. >>> in north korea, a rare public appearance by the reclusive kim jong-il. the 67-year-old kim appearing frail and pretty gaunt at the service marking the 15th anniversary of his father's death. he was last seen in public in april. >>> massachu

erica hill sat down with him to hash out the raw politics. >> it is interesting for a lot of people becauseion. you are in d.c., in the thick of politics every day yet here you are writing a fiction novel about this love sick young man doing everything he can to get the girl. >> it plays into the theme that you are not necessarily defined by saying you love something or don't love it. it doesn't make you sappy to want those things. there is strength in men and women who openly say they want a commitment. we have the obama administration, marriage and family front and center, they go on date night, young children in the white house again. family is an important thing. >> this is a book about marriage but we should point out there have been a few stories in the news paint a rosie picture of some men when it comes to marriage in the way they view marriage. >> true. i mean, we've had very public figures who have had affairs and they have essentially told the world that even though they stand for one thing on a particular platform they're not necessarily subject to the rules. >> do as they say,

erika hill, cnn, new york. >> thanks, erica. let's bring back our expert panel. want to go to dr. vimal lala. what struck me is the part where he's more friend than doctor. that's a red flag, isn't it. >> that is a red flag, yes, it is. >> when we talk about -- and as we put the dots together on this and you talk about with that said, meaning he could be more likely to administer something that he shouldn't in a case like this, and when row pofollow is administered, what kind of monitoring has to go on here, doctor. >> first of all, we need the standard of what we call asa monitors which is a pulse oxymeter to monitor the oxygen in the blood, an ekg to monitor the rhythm of the heart, a blood pressure monitor and something called a capnografhy to monitor carbon dioxide to make sure the patient is adequately breathing, mandatory when administering this medication. >> jim moret, we have not heard any of that was in michael jackson's bedroom, correct? >> that's correct. that doesn't mean they weren't in his bedroom. we have not heard any indication that they were though, you're corre