Looks like an excellent line up of stories and reports. Sounds like the Pakistan govt is trying to sensibly work out a resolution with the Taliban. That would be better than all the violence. Kind of busy here, I might not be able to make the live blog, sorry, but I'll try.

Michael Jackson has passed into God's hands,and more, into His Judgement.In my opinion Michael Jackson projected love,peace and what he craved most...harmony..If Michael died penniless,his distractors wouldn't give a tinker's damn...Let God take care of Michael and his family now..His life on this Earth is now out of our reach...It's not up to anyone to' on this earth , assume he was given one second more to live than his time..Blame is not the issue...A life lived to the best of one's ability is...We humans aren't blessed with that ability to judge...But we humans are surely capable of grasping the lessons he tried to impart.

h i, this is from vancouver canada, we all loved michael jackson here. no one can harm him anymore, now that he's forever gone.rest in peace michael. we love you here in canada.

I am devastated at the loss of Michael Jackson. I really feel that so much is going to come out on his death and that a lot of people were involved in his demise. I truly feel that Miko Brando is being totally evasive and knows far more than he is telling, if he was truly that close to MJ. God forbid he was involved in any way as an enabler. Something feels weird here and just does not add up. Every one of those doctors that were involved hopefully can not sleep at night knowing what they have done! May Michael rest in peace and much love and prayers to the entire Jackson family and those precious children!

A person like Mullah Omar does not know how to talk to anybody. He has no soul. He is not humane so why would our goverment try to talk out any thing with him! You would be better off making a deal with the "Devil". Just take him out and move on to other tactics that will help our men & women out that are trying so hard over there. M. Eikelberg

On the night that Michael Jackson collapsed in front of his son, the gentleman who called 911 and the doctor carried MJ and put him in his bed, supposely CPR was initiated, so why didn't the caller of 911 called immediately.

The doctor lived nearby, MJ after rehearsal request for the doctor to stay with him (diprivan nite), there was Oxygen in the garage. The Doctor immediately disappeared. Maybe he went home to get rid of the things he had stashed there (oxygen tanks, IV equipment, etc.)

Did the doctor and the staff who called 911 get rid of the oxygen tanks, IV poles, could this be why it took them so long to call 911. Did the LAPD check the Doctors home. There is alot of time and other vehicles that may have been used to cover up. Was there surveillance tape of the property (if not, why not). How many people were there that could have helped with covering up MJ's accidental death.

Sounds like a very full newscast. I'm especially eager to hear Michael Ware's report on prospective talks between the US and the Taliban. I would hope that we are not so rigid in our attitudes that we would not talk to a group that is killing thousands of people. Sometimes talking gets us a lot further down the road to where we want to go than war.

Michael now has reached the rest he so desperately sought. With so many people who turned their back on him, betrayed him, lied & cheated him, they will not prosper & their joy is only for but a moment. Michael legacy will live forever; he was and is a man of integrity, full of love and thanksgiving, charitable & always willing to help out his fellow man. May he forever be remembered for his great deeds? May God forever bless his children & legacy.

I certainly hope that Michael Jackson did either donate sperm or have sex with Blanket's biological mother. The reason being that this would be awesome because MJ was a genius and I hope and pray that his biological genes were passed on. This comment is in no way to downplay the other two beautiful children who belonged to him as well! He was a wonderful father and I feel so sad for all three children!

Why does CNN continue to invite Niko on as a guest? He's totally wothless. Is he mildly retarded? I can't believe he's Marlon Brando's son. He's fast becoming the Kato kalin of Neverland Ranch.

I think it is about time to let Michael Jackson and his family rest. Irregardless of the way he died, he is still a human being and in listening to his music, he did try to do a lot of good. Through his life experience, he tried to make the world a better place and lived through his music. Let his family rest now and learn to go about their grieving and learning to live without part of their family. So many of us take things for granted and it must really be hard to live and grieve in private and have all your actions be under a microscope for the world to see and judge. Rest in Peace Michael! You done good!

Hi Anderson...I am getting very tired of hearing Miko Brando. He will not validate anything anyone asks him. I truly think Miko is waiting until Friday when Michael rises from the dead.....
Also, if Michael was so proud of his black heritage, why did he make certain that a white woman was the surrogate mother of his children? Why not a black surrogate?

enough of the news coverage about jackson already. north korea could invade south korea and nobody would know about it because of all the coverage jackson is getting. cnn used to be a reliable source for news, now it seems it has become comparitable to the tabloids

Obviously, MJ had a huge drug problem. Who was raising the children and where were they during all this?

I think that its a tragedy that MJ departed this earth so abruptly. His talent was unquestionable and his all round ability to entertain was unmatched. But as we will find out during the next few months; his public problems were only the tip of the iceberg. The whole family put on a great show of love and solidarity for the public, but wait until they have their requests from the Executor turned down and the money dries up.
As I mentioned in an earlier comment, the extent of the respect Joe Jackson had for his Son by not removing his hat during the service at Forest Lawn, as well as the celebration of his life. Joe is a Sleezebag who only has his own interests at heart. But it gives a worrying insight into the family in general. Why did'nt somebody snatch it off his head?

How could Jackson be functioning effectively as a father with such a level of addiction?

If MJ was taking 30 xanax a day but recently only took 10 a day, that would not have killed him but it would kill anybody else. How can they tell on an autopsy if he took an overdose since he has a very high tolerance? How can they tell in an autopsy if diprivan killed him instead of an overdose since it has a short half life?

Give Break – Xanax – 30 – 40 a nght xanx – he would have died right than and there – That security Guard is Lying, You ask Dr Gupti
Please CNN seperate the lies from the truth

Enough already!!! Michael Jackson died...rest in peace. How about reporting the newa of the day??? Thanx, HZ.

Some folks need to go to jail for facilitating jackson's addiction...also,...great report by mike ware, as always....

Michael Jackson is dead now. You contributed to making his life hell when he was living. Can't you let him rest in peace? Get a life!!

You all can talk about avoiding this abuse of drugs like Michael Jackson has done and getting a system that will track and set alarms on this abuse would be great but until changes are made to this great thing we call HIPPA heath information privacy act is reconstructed to let these agencies communicate to each other two communicate is not going to happen. Thank you Jack Mordh

Could Miko Brando be the sperm donor for little Blanket? That beautiful little boy favors Miko, in my opinion. Those poor kids, especially the 2 older ones, are going to be exposed to so much crap about their father if they are not carefully shielded from it all. At age 11 and 12, they are both capable of raising questions about all of the media hype. I hope those children are kept together and I think Janet Jackson should raise them. It was clear from the memorial service that Janet and Paris have a bond. On the other hand, Paris' older brother, Prince Michael, seemed rather oblivious to the fact that his father was being memorialized. He showed no emotion whatsoever and he appeared completely unaffected by all that was going on around him.

if jackson ws taking drugs, the doctors that was in his life should know about this and that doctor that was with him when michael died have some stuff i think that hes not telling!!!!!!!!!!!!

.....does anyone remember Michael Jackson stating that he Is a machine, and If my memory serves me correctly, It takes alot to be Michael Jackson. Thats a hint, that drug addition was present.

First I'd like to say that all this breaking news regarding Michael Jacksons alledge drug use is hearsay and rumors at best. Particularly these 5 year old statements being eluded to that were made by these security guards. Has anyone every stopped to think that maybe Michael may have died from Vitaligo or Lupus these are the only 2 FACTS that have been established in regards to Michaels physical condition. So let's not be so quick to jump on this Michael Jackson the drug addict banwaggon . It's not even about letting him rest is peace because he is the most famous person in the world, however let's stop all the negative speculation PLEASE......THANKS

It seems that prescription pain killers and sedatives are becoming easier and easier to get. It also seems to me that there are some celebrity doctors who care more about monetary gain than the welfare of their patients. I believe prescription pain killers shouldn't be so readily available to just anyone. It's just too easy to get them. There are too many people dying, and something must be done. If there were some type of stipulations on prescribing these type of drugs, and dire consequences if the doctors don't follow, then Michael Jackson and countless others may still be with us today. Isn't it time?

Rest in peace Michael, the world will not be the same without you.

I don't know nor do I care who your sources are, but I believe the people that are closest to Micheal Jackson. You think that the public have the right to know exactly what happened to Micheal, well they don't. It is only the concern of the family and the investigators. As far as the questioning of who is the father of Micheals 3 children, that again is no ones business. All anyone needs to know is that Micheal raised those children and loved them like the father he was to them. I do hope that all 3 children remain in the custody of the Jackson family, don't break them up. They have been through enough already.

Hi from Chicago. I am heartbroken at the outcome of Michael's life. Such a talent and now it's gone. I heard an interview on radaronline with the personal chef for Michael Jackson. He said he saw Dr. Conrad Murray in the home 5 nights a week. He was told that the doctor was there to monitor Michael. The chef also stated that he personally witnessed Dr. Murray exiting the home in the home carrying large heavy duty oxygen tanks. He observed that there was storage of several oxygen tanks in the mobile security unit just in the driveway of the back of the mansion.

This could certainly be a smoking gun. As reported, Diprivan was found in the home. Oxygen must always be available when Diprivan is administered. It's all so shameful. There should be arrests of doctors involved.

Did confirm if Michael Jackson had lupus. Because that would explain why he was addicted to so many drugs? I have several people that have lupus and depends on pain killers to be able to do daily activities. Maybe you should talk about his medical condition other than his addition. I luv you MICHEAL And May You REST N PEASE!

Being an addict in recovery, it is so hard to see someone as incredible as Michael Jackson lose his life to addiction. I really hope that they work hard to prosecute these drug-peddling doctors.

mike j was a grown man a very rich man he knew all the risk he was taken , who doesn't these days so why should you go after these innocent doctors .

Sad to see with all that Michael had now in life with his lovely children that he still felt he need the drugs that he took. Even if the laws change this is still not going to stop other people like in Michaels case from going in to get drugs on there names and hand them over to the person who want them. How is any control going to be put into place to get a control on this? It is as well sad that we have DRS. who are to protect us, continue to get away with this. It is about time someone is held accountable. My heart goes out to the family but most of all the three little children of Michaels and what is all to come. Sad they are the ones who end up paying the price in the end.
Rest in Peace Michael and Thank you for all the years that you entertained us all.

I believe Micko Brando knows a whole lot more than he is letting on. If he was as close a friend to Michael as he says, he must have noticed Jackson's drug use. I have watched Micko in interviews and he comes across as if he is nervous and not answering questions honestly. Perhaps he is one of the enablers.

Please let him rest in peace, we don't need to keep hearing about the drug use.

1. We can take this oppurtunity to teach people about prescriptiondrug abuse ( but I think the lobbyist of pharmaceutical companies will prevent ,that we look at this problem and do something about it)
2. we can take this oppurtunity and teach about Vitiligo ( but I think many more people would rather believe Michael bleached his skin to become white)
3. we can take this oppurtunity and teach about Lupus Erythematosis ( but we will rather believe Michael used drugs not out of necesity, but out of his own free will).
Michael we will always love you no matter what they say are do to tarnish your greatness.

i wish every media person could realize he had a sickness. think about how awful it would be to not be able to sleep when u want or need to. i know how stiff and achie my joints get and im only 38!

Why dont the news and gossip shows leave Jackson alone! Investigating his death is fine! I was just watching CNN and the man interviewing looked like an addict wanting to know where Michael was being burried! I mean give me a break what bussiness is it of his or anyone elses. They start rumors bout a fight between family because Paris spoke WHO CARES! The News is all corrupt they have info but only release little at a time because it brings in Money! They pick such little things and blow them up! They are showing defense interviews about MJ being a good guy NOW, but the news ripped him apart when he was alive! Why didnt they post any of those videos of people defending Mike when he was being accused of being a weirdo. The news and media abuse and allegations is what caused Michaels death in my opinion the stress and the lies no wonder why he wanted to take pills! Get real get a life and leave Michael alone once and for all HE IS GONE NOW

I take Zanax to help me sleep at night....however, I take 1 mg. and sometimes I have trouble waking up in the morning...I have taken it for years. I can not imagine building up a tolerance to it. I am small like MJ and a woman...so I can not imagine him taking 30 to 40 pills per day. That alone would be suicide, if there was a combination of other powerful drugs, then whoever the doctor was that he employed should be held accountable.. There is a difference between enabling and downright stupidness resulting in...what should I call it...murder? I use to be a probation officer and people should be held accountalbe for their actions. I am appauled at what greed and celebrities get away with because there are no laws in place for them. As MJ stated...it's time to make a "change, and it's starting with the man in the mirror"!!! Debi Barnes, Rogers, AR

also everyone should think how sad it is how greedy all the doctors are they should be jailed and made to take financial responsibility for his kids and chairities!

HI Erica,
hi everyone,
my comment about MJJ is that someone should intervine. It was so obvious doing is trail. plus the pharmacy bills. it is pretty sad . i was a fan and it was so sad that in darkers moments he did not have a close friend or family that would intervine in getting help.a good friend would find a way. i could relay to what happen to him. without going in details a family member intervine that safe my life.

News should be to give us information of attacks on the world and violence that we need to be aware of impoirtant things. News has sadly turned into another GOSSIP ring! Everyone acts so nosey and ridiculous disecting micheals picture about tubes, and skin color, just ridiculous things that will not change lives! Give us information that is going to help us stop feeding us gossipy trash im sick of it! Michael is gone now the news media acts sad you should have thought of that before you made him out to be a monster! Beware the news media only shows us what they want to allow us to know! They form our thoughts but only showing us part of the picture! I cry because so many things are corrupt and we have no power to stop it

I think one of the ways they can use to keep track of the drugs that are being prescribed to people is to use social security numbers at the pharmacys. each time you get a prescription filled you would have to give your social. the pharmacys would have to punch it in and then they would be able to see your whole prescription history.

If Michael's son saw his father collapse, it seems he must have given this statement to the authorities. I'm certain there is much more that is not being disclosed nor should it be. I believe there will be an arrest made soon.

I believe Miko is a good friend. I would be there each night defending my friend and making certain that the world knew who he was rather than who he is portrayed to be.
I feel our society needs to stop with the obsession of the private lives of celebrities. I cannot image the pressure of being under such scrutiny and every move being manipulated into making a headline that sells magazines and improve ratings. It would send most of us to a dark place.
I feel it was a shame the information that acquitted Michael was not made public in the molestation cases. I took the time to read all of the information. I have no doubt he was innocent.

Now more information, very personal information, is being disclosed. He deserves the privacy that each of us would want.

It is paramount that our society be more informed and supportive of addictions. One should not feel ashamed or judged but rather be supported for the courage it took to seek help to become healthy. Just today, someone I know told me they sought help for depression after the loss of a parent. He said he realized he was not alone. Perhaps Michael was afraid of what would be said if it were disclosed that he was seeking help? He obviously felt it was imperative to leave the country. He was a person like you and me. He had insecurities, problems and sorrows. I ask that everyone give him the respect and dignity that he deserves. He gave much to the world and deserves at LEAST that much.

Anderson...I expect more from 360. I too was devestated at Michael's passing. I went to a public memorial for him and cried the entire 2 hours. It is time to let him rest and let his family heal. Please don't contribute to the pain of his family by helping to keep this issue public. Our society and abusive father raised this an to great heights and then destroyed him. Let's do the right thing and let him now rest in peace.

If he used medical marijuana instead of prescription drugs Michael Jackson would still be alive today. But because of the stigma associated with Marijuana use, Michael probably didn't want to look like a bad guy or an "addict" to the public. It's a known fact that marijuana kills zero amount of users every year. And as we now know Elvis and now Michael Jackson are now dead because of legal prescription drug use.

oh, and that whole "biology" /DNA thing? ha ha ha ha ha! the funniest part is – do the math... how many children are adopted each year, just in the u.s.? and of those, how many children/adults actually know/realize that they were adopted? it's very common for white/caucasian families to not tell their children (often EVER) that they are adopted! my brother-in-law grew up believing he looked just like his father (and he pretty much did) – only, this man was his adoptive father, and my in-law didn't learn this until he was 30 years old!!! and that's because others told him, his SIBLINGS down the street, who knew all along! absolutely ludicrous how fixated people are on "sperm" and such...

if it was a powerful drug then why prescribe it ?ibelieve that all profession have ethical value and it a must to adhere it.A doctor is a person who should save life that is the fundamental of the profession i presume they tend to forget it once they see the money.Discplinary action should be taken and the license revoked if any such harmful prescribtion had been given.The US and the rest of the world gets to know this because of MJ,some dont even bothr to take action because of him.But this is just one case revealed and this is not the first time ,imagine how many more million of people who are effected because of this.If it cannot be prescribed by one doctor how come it can be done by the other?Doesnt the same ethical value apply to everyone in the profession?Why is this world coming to Doctor are suppose to save life not cause the loss of it

Michael Jackson was famous when he was alive and is still famous dead. Good or bad, when you are in the public eye, we see you whether we want to or not!

Please, please, please stop with the Michael Jackson!!!
Please oh please!!!! WE have HAD ENOUGH.
This is not news anymore. It's pathetic pandering.
There are those of us whose interest in Jackson's death was not all that high.
When you stop with this obsession, I will return to watching CNN. Until then, you have lost a long-time and very faithful viewer. And I will make it a strong point not to purchase anything from any of your sponsors, either.
Please stop.

Sadly, for Michael Jackson, on top of possible addiction & Body Dysmorphic Disorder, There has been a question of an eating disorder. Cardiac arrest can be brought on by this issue alone. Remember Karen Carpenter?

Question? With the current federal and state HIPPA laws, I want to know if Michael Jackson's drs. and nurses have releases signed to enable them to be dicussing his medical history on public tv? If not, the jackson family could sue each of them per statement. this would ensure the children are taken care of financially for years.

Why is it that there is no information given on the years he spent in Bahrain? Micheal Jackson also supposedly became a Muslim there and made some arabic songs. Were doctor's enablng Micheal Jackson in that country? Everything has been reported on him, but no information has been has been provided about his year overseas? Can someone elaborate?

M.J. had no friends and if the King Of Pop had no friends, then we need to go into seclusion.

Its astounding but at the same time not so far fetch. And I believe the dotors who prescribed xanix or any othe highly addictive drug is responsible for the fall of mj. He wasn't corrected in this behavior and something should have been don especially by the md.

Why are all these 'insiders' talking now? Too late to help our MJ.

The King of Pop is continuing to "Heal the World." Maybe we will all learn to look into this problem of "doctor-hopping" and legal drug abuse. Jackson's death, regardless of the results of its cause, certainly has opened eyes to this legal drug problem among our universal family members. Let's start with the "Man (Woman) In the Mirror!"

Who is really surprised about the alleged drug use of Michael Jackson? Michael was a recluse and tried to entertain himself with animals at Neverland, children who were young stars or talented and the less fortunate. He battled vitaligo, and a severe burn on his head. Michael was a genius and could not express himself in any normal, healthy way since childhood.

Being just one year younger than Michael Jackson, I can remember watching him just mezmorized on Ed Sullivan. My father could not stand me wanting to watch a black person on TV. Wow, what Michael did for society and humanity should make him a true Hero, not just an icon. How can we forget his being in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest contributor to charity. His courage was enormous and his talent immense. But he could know no real love. How many of us could cope with that? Why can't we understand and be compassionate and let him rest in peace. I hope he is finally feeling the love in heaven he couldn't get on earth. His Spirit permiated the souls of the World. A true Hero. No matter how he died.

Hey Ladies-

Love you both, however if you think it is hard to imagine 30-40 Xanax a night....It probably is...I was on them for anxiety for 2 yrs. built up a tolerance as well. Believe me, 1mg. is huge, the most I took was 2-3mg. per day.

Vicoden on the other hand (pain from surgery) I took up at one point 120mg. in 24hrs.

There is no waaaaaaaay MJ could possiblly take this much. Why are you reporting "here say" from body guards?? I would hoep for better from CNN.
Say hello to Soledad, miss her in SF!!

blanket looks like michael

What confuses me is if the police had testimony to suspiscious drug use and supply then, why didn't they start an investigation? Could've saved a life.

I have since heard that michael jackson has been on so many different drugs. How would all these drugs affect his sperm count if any which makes you wonder if he really fathered these children.

I understand he was taking medications for pain. But my question is this "what was it that was causing him so much pain that led him to taking this medication?" I still haven't found or read an anwer as to what kind of pain he was experiencing.

addictions is driven by the sick part of the soul thats called selfishness and its more less ripped out of the soul at a time in the individuals life were they have no boundries or identity and thats the sad truth , this was sprayed painted about about michael s upbringing as far back as we can remember , so its no suprise and its sad that this man was enslaved by a wounded part of his sould and brian . were not born sick .

Every Dr. who wrote a perscription for Michael Jackson needs to come under investigation. You can't tell me that those Dr.s didn't know who he was. Every one of them are responsible for his death.
It is a dirty shame that such a thing has happened. The world has lost a beautiful jewel. I pray that Michael is at last at peace. He sure didn't have much of it here on earth. Let him rest now.

I won't say goodbye Michael. Only see you later.

i love sanjay gupda, he is a true PROFESSIONAL hands down.... he is classy and very bright....the bottom line is we lost a talented entertainer one that will never be equaled ever .....maybe if this investigation finds out the facts this doctors will stop writing scripts that are killing people, all people. this has become an epidemic all over the u.s. love you michael and god bless his children and his entire family !!!!!!!!!!

Michael Jackson was a true performer and now that he is gone, maybe someone will stand up and hold these doctors accountable for their actions. Money and power can buy anything and I understand that, but the people who kept supplying him drugs should be held accountable for his death!!R.I.P.

I agree with the above in that Miko Brando appears to be a shady character in this. He claims to be very close to Michael but does not seem to have any answers to the questions that would make sense of so many things in MJs life and death. He did not even appear to know if MJ had vitiligo or not! I mean a close friend should know that. And how is it that he NEVER saw any pills or drug paraphernalia when he seems to have spent a lot of time in his home with him, What was Miko's true role in Michael's life. I have a horrible feeling that he is on of the so called enablers, especially since whenever the drug topic is brought up, he gets defensive stating, "Michael is not here ot defend himself". He offers no useful information. I hope you all are not paying him to come on the show. It seems that now that Michael is not around to pay Miko, he is looking for any means to make some money. Just look at the guy-he looks like a crook...and remember, he is a Brando.