in africa or get married and have children. >> you think it's entirely possible that lilly allen, pop starban mom? >> yeah. i have every intention of becoming a suburban mom. >> as one door closes, another one opens, she sings. for now however she remains a mouthy and unrepentant star. i'm dan harris in new york. >> lilly allen, suburban mom. might be a while. when we come back, the cash for clunkers program is screeching to halt. that's the subject of tonight's "closing argument."

investigating the death of michael jackson are focused on the doctor who was apparently with the pop star when he died. armed with search warrants, police are trying to find out more about the physician behind the scenes in the live of the late pop star. nbc's jay gray reports. >> reporter: as investigators gathered at his las vegas office, officers also visited dr. conrad murray's home in this gated community near the vegas strip. >> looking for documents. >> reporter: the search similar to one at a storage facility in houston last week. >> this d a's office in los angeles doesn't want another o.j. moment. they're working hard behind the scenes to make sure before the charges they have all the evidence because they have gotten burned before. >> reporter: charges that could include manslaughter. police sources tell nbc news murray did administer the powerful sedative propofol the morning jackson died. >> diprivan or propofol is a primary drug here involved in the death. it doesn't say that the drug by and of itself caused the death. >> reporter: dr. murray's lawyer continues to insist his

police are taking a close look at the doctor who was with the pop star at the time of his death. in a raid of dr. murray's houston medical office, we now know what mees took. disoz dozens of items including computer hard drives and an untraceable cell phone of all things. mees were looking for evidence that dr. mr ray committed manslaughter. >> i think investigators aretrying to find evidence to tie dr. murray into the fightal dose of medication.

the jackson's may be able to burr i didn't think pop star at his neverland ranch. santa barbara county would have to green light the plan. they haven't heard from the family yet. it is, of course, two weeks to the day now since michael jackson died. and he still hasn't been laid to rest. meantime, president obama's drug czar is trying to turn the pop star's death into a teaching moment. check him out. this is on cbs's early show. >> certainly michael jackson's very sad, the loss of him is a wakeup call to this country. so all of the prescription drugs have legitimate medical uses. but the key is they're being abused. and the key is that parents can actually help prevent a lot of this. and there are a lot of ways to do that. >> and remember that congressional resolution honoring michael jackson? yeah, not happening. >> michael jackson was a great, great performer. and lots of sadness there for many reasons. there's an opportunity on the floor of the house to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish. i don't think it's necessary for us to have t

a former jackson staff member also told police, the pop star was at one point taking 30 to 40 pills aht. on the investigation front, police confirmed they are looking at a homicide or overdose as the cause of death. and then joe jackson dropped this on abc's "good morning america." listen. >> i just couldn't believe what was happening to michael, because -- i just couldn't believe it, you know. and i do believe it was foul play. i do believe that. >> what did you know about the drugs michael was reportedly taking? >> i didn't know anything about the drugs. i didn't even know the name of them. but i do know that whatever he's taking, that was to make him rest. because he had been working so hard and those drugs were supposed to make him relax and sleep. but anyway, he didn't wake up. he never woke up. michael died in his sleep. >> we're going to have a whole lot more on the investigation coming up in just a few minutes. >>> but first, now time to set the record straight on a photo that has been e-mailed around the world. it shows president obama appearing to be checking out a young lad

michael jackson was about to go from child pop star to the biggest star on the planet.ps, oxygen chambers, the elephant man bone. michael jackson's bizarre behavior. snooichlt ♪ thriller thriller night ♪ >> in november 1982, 24-year-old michael jackson released "thriller." a phenomenon was born. the record flew out of stores. you know, it could not be stopped. >> from the iconic look to the moonwalk, the glove, the red jacket and the zippers and glasses and the white socks. >> r&b superstar usher -- >> if it wasn't music, it was obviously dance that influenced us. ♪ beat it beat it ♪ >> singing beat it to competition, the album sat at number one for 37 weeks and is the top selling album in the world. thriller broke records with seven top ten singles and it also broke barriers. >> being the first black artist to ever have a video played on mtv was pivotal for all of us. there would be no other forum, obviously. there wouldn't be b.e.t. there wouldn't even be the mtv that is now without michael jackson's influence. >> and of course, it paid off for all of us. because i me

michael jackson was about to go from child pop star to the biggest star on the planet. oxygen chambers, the elephant man's bones. michael jackson's bizarre behavior. ♪ ♪ i got troubles, oh ♪ but not today ♪ 'cause they're gonna wash away ♪ ♪ this old heart ♪ gonna take them away [ quacks ] >>> in november 1982, 24-year-old michael jackson released "thriller." and with that historic piece of vinyl, a phenomenon was born. >> the record flew out of stores. it could not be stopped. >> from the iconic look to the moonwalk to the glove, the red jacket, the zippers and glasses and the white socks. >> reporter: r&b superstar usher. >> if it wasn't music, it was obviously dance that influenced us. ♪ beat it, beat it >> reporter: saying "beat it" to the competition, for 37 weeks the album sat at number one and is, to this day, the top-selling album in the world. "thriller" broke records with seven top ten singles and it also broke barriers. >> being the first black artist to ever have a video played on mtv was pivotal for all of us. there would be no other forum, honestly. there

there is new information about what drug was given to michael jackson and by whom on the night the pop star died. >>> holding sway. time lapse video shows what subway trains do when they pass over a 100-year-old new york city bridge. >>> and flip out. things go spectacularly wrong at a washington state boat race. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> this is "early today" for tuesday, jewel 28th, 2009. hello and good morning, everyone. i'm dan kloeffler. today we begin with the michael jackson mystery. law enforcement sources tell nbc news that michael jackson's doctor administered a powerful drug the night the late pop star died. those sources confirm dr. murray did give jackson the prescription sedative. according to the associated press, jackson regularly relied on the drug to sleep with doctors, then stopping the intravenous drip in his room whenever it was time for jackson to wake up. still, we do not know exactly what killed jackson. toxicology results have not been released. they are expected later this week. >>> federal officials say seven men in north carolina was ind t

these guys were not your average pop stars. they were game changers. s, the other makes thrilling music videos. one becomes a sad, unrecognizable caricature of his former self. the other comes to look like a totally different person. his appearance and a litany of personal drama as upstage his career. one isolates himself at graceland, prescription pills and a questionable doctor in the mix, tabloid fodder. the other becomes an isolated mystery at neverland, even moving overseas, then coming back to california. prescription pills and a doctor who is being asked a lot of questions in the mix. tabloid fodder. one makes a comeback. ♪ i'm so lonely i could die but can't sustain it. the other is on a verge of one, but lossn't live to make it. one dies at 42, the other at 50. screams from the glory years become cheers, tributes, you can see and hear. families left behind to deal with complex estates and children, and the tangible link elvis and michael share, lisa marie. one king's daughter, the other king's one-time wife. death made a lot of people forget wh

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. >> from the pulpit of a prominent church, sharpton question the way the media has covered the pop star's death. >> disgraceful and despicable, the way some elements of the media have tried to destroy the legacy and image. >> he called for a national day of mourning, and wants fans across the country to join in the celebration of the pop stars like. >> gather in auditoriums, gather in church place this and have le vigils. >> i think it is shows the power of michael jackson, even though he is not here, because he will sell at the stable center and still have a mad rush for tickets. >> this afternoon, e-mail's are being sent to those who want tickets in an on-line lottery, setting up what could be a frenzy on monday, as winners arrive to pick up the tickets and mandatory wristbands'. police are gearing up for the thousands of fans who will not get a seat inside the stable center. >> i hope that they can control the crowds, people who are just coming down. >> bus routes are being altered monday. streets will be closed for a quarter mile around the arena. >> everyone who does not have proper

said when he was treating the pop star, he did not have a concern. federal authorities are considering making the drug that was found inside jackson's home a controlled substance, a designation to impose restrictions on drugs that are often abused or addictive. from the newsroom, scott thuman, abc 7 news. >>> the police have made more arrests in the murder of the florida couple known for adopting dozens of special needs children. the police have charged a woman who was said be friends of the suspects. eight people have been arrested and the plot to rob and kill the couple. the police think somebody was assigned to turn off the surveillance cameras at the home but did not show what. the high tech surveillance system captured the masked suspects entering the home. >>> 7 on your side with importance to carry information about using atm's. high-tech thieves have targeted the atm machines in annapolis. the device stores information on the debit card and a hidden camera records the user's pin number. authorities suggest covering up your hand when you use t

the pop star reportedly will be laid to rest in a specially designed costume, likely covering his arms, which abc news has learned were scarred with track marks. police are bracing for massive crowds at the public memorial, which will follow. there will be a star-studded event. mariah carey will sing her version of michael jackson's hit, "i'll be there." the dancers who were part of jackson's final tour will take the sage. beyonce, jennifer hudson, lionel richie, and usher will be there. and from the sports world, magic johnson and kobe bryant. not coming, jackson's ex-wife, debbie rowe, who said she didn't want to be a distraction. and elizabeth taylor, who said on her twitter page, i just don't feel that michael would want me to share my grief with others. 17,000 jackson fans will be there to honor the king of pop. >> i was going to go to one of his concerts. but this will be the closest thing i get to it. >> reporter: now, the public memorial will be broadcast live in tv and in movie theaters across the country. organizers say it will not be a sad event. rather, a celebration of a t

. >>> getting some new information tonight in the death of of pop star michael jackson. according to a law enforcement official, this isan anonymous source to the associated press, they have knowledge of the investigation into michael jackson's death. they say the pop star's personal doctor administered the powerful drug that authorities believe killed him. jackson regularly received the anesthetic to go to sleep. the official requested anonymity because the probe is ongoing. this all leads to speculation about role dr. murray played in this investigation. more details as we get those. >>> more legal woes for marion barry. the washington examiner is reporting federal law enforcement officials are investigating whether he violated any laws when he hired his girlfriend. feds are also looking into allegations that he gave city money to nonprofits run by members of his staff. his office says he's unaware of any investigation. >>> construction ahead, pretty much the rule of the road in d.c. to virginia these days. and it's going to get even worse. get the edge on where and wh

he somehow became jackson's financial advisors and denies any knowledge of the pop star's use of pain killers. >> we are looking at the prescription drug history, the doctors that he has dealt with over the years, we have the cooperation of the dea and state attorney general's office. >> geraldo: his office took the lead in the sad case of anna nicole smith. let's ask jerry brown what role he is playing in the jackson administration -- or rather the jackson administration. general brown, thanks for being on the show. let me get your reaction to latoya jackson suggesting that her brother was murdered? >> i have no way to verify that or not. i tell you, every time you are playing with the dangerous chemicals we call controlled substances you are playing with life and death and there is in our society very much of a pill dependent culture. we see it in the drug advertising, we see it in the that you go to a doctor and he can make you happy and the hyper kids with the ritalin and because of that if you get a person with unlimited money and very sensitive and probably maybe very vulnerable

but they also could be dozens of reasons for the pop star's death. many doctors are turning over medical records. as jackson's father suggests foul play. here's lisa fletcher. >> reporter: it's been just days since michael jackson's memorial service and those closest to the investigation say it hasn't stalled for a second. >> it began literally with the first 911 call. and has been going forward ever since. >> reporter: the l.a. coroner's office is pouring over michael jackson's medical records. some were even subpoenaed from his physicians. >> there were doctors around him, giving him drugs, helping him with intravenous drips. prescribing drugs, federal expressing drugs. >> reporter: the l.a. coroner office tells abc news that a number of doctors have turned over medical records. but until all of the records are reviewed the lapd have no idea of what kind of death investigation they'll be dealing with. >> there's not shortage of natural causes, drug overdose. >> reporter: he says there are dozens of possible reasons why jackson died and even homicid

reporter: others arrived in los angeles without tickets, simply happy to be nearby as their favorite pop staras laid to rest. >> so many singers, an icon. everyone looked up to him. he -- it's so random. >> reporter: some of those who couldn't make to it jackson's memorial witnessed it on screens in times square and on television in leban. many created their own memorial. more than 200 jackson fans came together in a raleigh, north carolina convention center. >> a pivotal moment in my life, a memorial moment in my life i'll never forget. michael is an icon of this world. >> it's very loving here. it's just amazing that people can come together like this. >> reporter: across the globe in russia, dozens of balloons lifted into the air as fans sang along to jackson songs. and at the place where it all started, his boyhood home in gary, indiana, the modest structure is now a shrine to the pop star it once housed. >> he deserves it. he came a long way from gary. and when i was little, i would reason to his records. i thought he was the cutest little boy i ever seen. >> reporter: diana avellar, abc

and a august tribute concert to the pop star is now off. >> reporter: the office and storage unit ofjackson's personal physician was searched wednesday in houston. court documents are the first public confirmation that the doctor is a crime suspect. a search warrant says quote, investigators were looking for evidence of the offensive manslaughter that tends to show that dr. conrad murray committed the said criminal offense. during the search, police confiscated cards, emails, computers, a suspension from a houston hospital and vials of two drugs. a drug for weight loss was found in a dosage that can easy be obtained on the internet without a prescription. the other drug seized was a muscle relaxant and sleep aid. >> they're looking at dr. murray, seriously investigating him for manslaughter. and looking for any piece of evidence that will help them put a case together against him. >> reporter: through his attorney, the doctor has denied wrongdoing. autopsy results expected next week could influence possible charges. mur ri, a cardiologist, was hiredly jackson at a monthly salary of $

the pop star was preparing for a comeback tour that never happened.w hollywood studios are bidding on rehearsal footage that could become a film. sony has bid $50 million. universal, nbc's parent company, is also said to be in the running. >> our time now is 5:26, 72 degrees. >>> president obama's health care reform plan faces new roadblocks from republicans. >> also, more than half the rest stops across the commonwealth of virginia have officially shut down. >> breaking news about a group of local students quarantined overseas. the pontiac summer closeout is here; hurry to get the pontiac you want before they're gone. the price on the tag is the price you pay. get a 2009 pontiac vibe for $13,708 after all offers. or get 0% apr for 60 months on most 2009 pontiac models! all are backed with the best coverage in america, including a 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. get some excitement while you still can, during the pontiac summer closeout. visit pontiacdealer.com >>> breaking news this morning. rising concern over swine flu. e group of local hi

the pop star's mother, katherine, will get custody of his three children, 12-year-old prince, 11-year-old paris and 7-year-old blanket. debbie rowe is the old eest children's biological mother. under the agreement she'll retain her parental rights but will not make a claim for custody. >>> in addition, rowe will not receive any extra money beyond the spousal agreement already in place. sources say rowe will have visitation rights and will begin to have a relationship with her children. a child psychologt will supervise the process. >>> it could take another week before we learn what killed michael jackson. toxicology reports were expected this week but have been delayed and the coroner's office hasn't said why. authorities are focusing on jackson's doctor and whether he administered a powerful anesthetic that killed the pop star. dr. conrad murray told investigators he gave jackson a dose of propofol the night before he died so he could sleep. >>> a death investigation is under way in alexandria after odth bfe oy a o man was found inside a car. a woman flagged down police officers last ni

murray was jackson's personal physician and was reportedly with the pop star when he died. >> records. searching for drugs or records? >> no drugs. this is just -- this is just records. >> reporter: the search for evidence in houston comes just a day after invtigators in california pushed dr. murray for additional medical records and talked about interviewing him for a third time. responding to in a request, murray's attorney released a statement which set in part -- the coroner wants to clear up the cause of death. we share that goal. based on dr. murray's minute-by-minute and item-by-item description of michael jackson's last days, he shld not be a target of criminal charges. police and federal agents yet to classify their work as a criminal investigation. and if there are any charges in the case, they woun't likely come until toxicology results and a full autopsy are released and those reports aren't expected for at least another week. jay gray, news4. >>> now to the battle brewing from the white house to capitol hill to your doctor's office how to fix the country's health care sys

a report on the live investigation into the pop star's death. you won't believe who is defending me against the rant of those radical left wingers. >> isn't this partially the southern poverty law center was so outraged by mr. dobbs and the illegal alien tape that he came up with, isn't this a little payback? >> we'll have the latest on the controversy over the president's birth certificate and the media reaction. stay with us. i was in the grocery store when i had a heart attack. my daughter was with me. i took a bayer aspirin out of my purse and chewed it. my doctor said the bayer aspirin saved my life. please talk to your doctor about aspirin and your heart. i'm going to be grandma for a long time. >>> there are new developments tonight into the investigation of the death of michael jackson. investigators and dea a little searched the las vegas home and office of jackson's personal doctor, dr. conrad murray. yesterday a source close to jackson's family said murray gave jackson a powerful drug that may have ultimately killed the pop star. ted

marks consistent with the finding of a potent sedative in his home, a drug that may have caused the pop star'sden death, this shocking news the night before a star-studded tribute. ♪ just call my name and i'll be there ♪ >> among those who will speak or perform at the staples center on tuesday, musicians mariah carey, beyonce, smokey robinson, usher, stevie wonder. from the sports world, magic johnson and kobe bryant. diana ross is a maybe because of security concerns. jackson's former girl friend brooke shields is a yes. while all the jackson family is expected to attend, ex-wife lisa marie pressley won't be at the memorial. neither will debbie rowe who had a run-in with the paparazzi earlier this week. police have sealed off the arena. the public will not be allowed in that two square block area of downtown los angeles. everyone without a ticket is being warned they will not get past the barricades on car or foot. to prevent scalping of these tickets, many web sites yesterday took down postings that were trying to sell tickets to the memorial. on ebay some bids reached as high as $10,000 per

up-close look at michael jackson's eight brothers and sisters, their lives and relationships with the pop star. that's ahead. >>> the world lost a star, but they lost a brother. tonight as the jacksons mourn the death of the king of pop, we're learning more about this famous and understandably heartbroken family. here are the jacksons up close. >> they started this journey together. and now the jackson family grieves together. mourning the brother whose star shined the brightest. >> i would like you to give our brother, my twin brother brandon a hug from me. i like you michael, and i'll miss you. >> marlon jackson, bearly a year and a half older than michael, speaking of his win that died at birth. the cloes closeness of this family. at the b.e.t. awards janet spoke of their michael. >> to you michael is an icon. to us, michael is family. and he will forever live in all of our hearts. >> while the jacksons may be the most famous family in music history, only a few of the nine children raised by joe and katherine jackson managed to make a career of their talent. 43-year-old janet is perhaps the

the pop star's family will hold a private funeral in hollywood hills. ckson family has announced a star-studded line up including stevie wonder, marchia carey and jennifer hudson. >>> 17-year-old connor peterson and kyle wankmiller were found on the tracks on sunday. one died the same day. the mta is still investigating the cause of death. >>> governor o'malley says that maryland should grant the rights of same sex marriage in other states. the american attorney general is looking into whether the state can recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. his office plans to issue an opinion in the coming weeks. >>> well, he is a pelvis thrusting pop star and he has been drafted into the army. bernie's send off will be here. and you can say bye-bye birdie. we have several the actors here in studio. good morning to you. >> that is quite the description pelvic thrusting. why don't give me more about what the play is about. >> the play is about albert peterson and his secretary rosie and they're star is conrad birdie. is an elvis type character. just

. >>> investigators in michael jackson's death is labeling the pop star an addict. search warrants targeted dr. conrad murray. they're looking into a manslaughter charge that charges him prescribing to an addict. >>> a new york city man remains remains in a coma while he was hit many the head with a tree branch while walking through central park. crews have been at work checking other tree limbs, the accident is unfortunate. >>> people who live in las vegas think they've seen it all but did not expect a tiger loose in their neighborhood. the tiger escaped from a magic act last night and into a resident's backyard. the big cat animal handlers were close behind and got him into custody without incident. >>> in a movie out, it's mike tyson's tight their gets loose. >> your forecast two and a half minutes away. >>> here's a look at today's stocks. back . >>> talking about a very cool noon. >> sunny, that is sonny, he's a five-year-old mix who we've established a long dog who is heavy from head to tail. you notice the yellow bandanna, that's a pretty yellow bandanna, mr.

. >> reporter: the pop star's father will not have a role in raising the children even though the parents are still married, they live in separate states. he spoke out about his father's abusive behavior, but his mother will make sure the kids grow up in a loving environment. >> she's still grieving but she's a strong woman. she's trying to stay strong for her grandchildren, all of they will, especially michael's children. >> reporter: the custody agreement expected to be finalized on monday. his estate estimated from 200 million to $2 billion is just beginning. >> as far a investigation into his death goes, there's reports that the toxicology reports are done, while the family has seen results, no timetable on when they will be released publicly. >>> a tornado moved through western maryland yesterday afternoon. it pas passed through old town and allegheny county. two homes suffered damage but no injuries reported. >>> the skies appear calm today as we look live outside. the sun made a return but could our break from stormy weather be short lived? eyewitness news, tim is over in the first

a suspect and still don't know the exact cause of death but cops do want to know if he gave the pop star pop pfohl, a -- propofol, a powerful anesthetic . no apology for renowned professor henry lewis gates. he was arrested last week at his massachusetts home after showing his i.d. to police who were responding to report of a burglary. the arrestg sergeant is refusing to apologize. tonight president obama said police acted stupidly in that case. >>> drivers all over our area are be taken for a ride. free parking spaces anything but. scammers charging for that sought after spot. next, we're going to go under cover to catch them in the act. >>> the new chrysler offering up a new incentive. cold hard cash to get you behind the wheel. >>> armed while tweeting. what's california governor arnold schwarzenegger doing with that knife in his hand senate news edge at 11:00 just getting started. we're back in two.  >>> over to shawn yancy with the fox 5 top 5. >> we begin tonight with promising news in the fight against h.i.v. number five, scientists have found what they call h.i.v. 's

also slated to appear, john mair, jennifer hudson, pop star mariah carey and pop star stevie wonder. industry greats dwarfed by the occasion. >> this memorial is 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 who will attend, brooke shields will be at the memorial along with the reverend al sharpton, martin luther king iii, magic johnson, kobe bryant and barry gordie who signed the jackson 5 to motown records. debbie rowe will not be attending. nor will his long time friend elizabeth taylor who tweeted she didn't believe michael would want me to share my grief with others. ♪ we are the world we are the children ♪ >> reporter: lionel richie co-wrote "we are the world" with michael jackson. they met when he was singing with the jackson 5. >> this is the largest singer, songer, writer, dancer, performer in the world and now he will be the king of pop forever. >> his legacy is

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a hearing on ctody of the pop star's three children has been postponed until next week.y gray has the latest. >> reporter: a vibrant entertainer dancing four hours a day preparing for major comeback. or a frail, fragile drug addict in a daze struggling to survive? those are the two very different images of michael jackson at the center of a growing legal and public debate surrounding his death and what happens next. investigators continue to focus on at least five of jackson's doctors. >> i think these doctors are not sleeping tonight. they're very, very nervous. >> reporter: this weekend in an interview with a london tabloid, michael's sister lashed out at his inner circle. >> la toya jackson told me she believes that her brother, michael, was murdered. >> i hope to god you guys give the kids a right shot. >> a judge who presided over the anna nicole smith trial says if investigators can determine who may have provided the pop star with the powerful sedative diprivan or other drugs, la toya may not be that far off. >> it will be manslaughter. murder without malice witho

inside of a los angeles courtroom where a judge clearly spelled out who is now in control of the pop star'sstate. court documents show the two men named in jackson's will, a lawyer and longtime friend have complete authority over everything he left behind. including any movie or pay-per-view deal that may result from the more than 100 hours of video of jackson's final rehearsal. michael's mom, katherine jackson, has no authority over the estate. though outlined in his will, jackson's estate will ultimately be split three ways with his mother getting 40%, his children getting 40%, and the final 20% going to several chities. the city of los angeles doesn't need orp want any charity according to the mayor. >> this is a world class city. we provide fire andolice protection. >> reporter: the mayor insists that the city will foot the bill important the public memorial and the ongoing investigation into jackson's death. an investigation that now seems hinge on evidence uncovered by the l.a. county coroner and there are indication it is complete autopsy results including the toxicology report could

to many, he was controversial pop star. there have been few artists like him. today, even in death, michael jackson was still dazzling fans around the world. >> that is all for this week. jonas again at the same time next week. -- join us again up at the same time next week. "bbc world news" is presented by kcet, los angeles. funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, the newman's own foundation, and the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. macarthur foundation.

. >> one of michael jackson's longtime doctors talks about why he was concerned about the pop star's health. democratic is getting better in the big cities, but not in the d.c. area. >> it is hard to imagin summer weather being better than what we have been enjoying. we will look at the forecast coming up. p >>> breaking news from lanham, md., where several children may be trapped in a sewer. there is no word on how the children may have gotten trapped or how many there are. we'll have details and updates as they become available. >>> national police have ruled the death of steve mcnair murder-suicide. they say the steve mcnair was sleeping on a sofa when his 20- year-old girl from shot him four times and then shot herself. friends told detectives she was having financial problems and suspected nuclear was seeing another woman. mcnair was marrd and had four chdren. >>> the memorial for michael jackson may be over, but the investigation continues. the cause of death listed on his death certificate is deferred. sources close to jackson said he was up on powerful painkillers. his longti

thousands of people are dough seescending on angeles for a star-studded memorial service to honor the star of pop. we're joined from outside the staples center in downtown l.a. it's very early but the crowds, are they already forming? >> reporter: there are a few who are showing up, wandering this way. they are very concerned later today as many as tens of thousands of people could actually show up. right now we're in a lockdown area. that started at midnight local time in the quarter of a mile area around the staples center. that means no one can get in without a ticket. we're already seeing lines. the police officers, teir concern is people who are beyond the 18,000 who have tickets will try and show up. to prevent that, they are not showing on a big screen the service that is inside. they told people to stay away. if they don't have tickets. now, yesterday, before the lockdown, thousands of people did show up to sign some panels and leave eir condolences outside the staples center. close to 18,000 fans will be here to see the public memorial. that's out of 1.6 million who applied for those fre

on tuesday, june 25th the world was shocked to learn that pop star michael jackson had died and todayhe world will say goodbye this. is a live picture of the staples center in downtown los angeles. trucks starting to pull up when we checked in earlier, about 45 minutes ago. it was empty so people will certainly be converging on that scene. it will be a mob scene today. we're going to send it over to abc2 news sherrie johnson, following this story today. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. today's memorial service for michael jackson will read like a who's who list, a star-studded tribute planned for the king of pop at the staples center in los angeles. the dancers from jackson's final tour will perform. musicians mariah carey, beyonce, smoky robinson, jennifer hudson, lionel richie, usher and stevie wonder will also perform. from the sports world, magic johnson and kobe bryant. diana ross is a maybe and former girlfriend brooke shields is a yes. all the jackson family is expected to attend including jackson's three children. but his ex-wife lisa marie presley and debbie rowe will

murray was jackson's personal fish and was reportedly with the pop star when he died. >> no drugs, sir. this is just records. >> reporter: the search for evidence in houston comes just a day after investigators in california pushed dr. murray for additional medical records and talked about interviewing him for a third time. responding to that request, murray eye attorney released a statement which said in part "the coroner wants to clear up the cause of death. we share that goal. based on dr. murray's minute by minute and item by item description of michael jackson's last days, she not be a target of criminal charges." police and federal agents have yet to classify their work as a criminal investigation. and if there are any charges in the case, they wouldn't likely come until toxicology results and a full autopsy are released. and those reports aren't expected for at least another week. jay gray, nbc news, dallas. >>> we've also learned six workers at the coroner's office looked at michael jackson's death certificate when they weren't supposed to temperature some staff members appear