LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even Michael Jackson knew the masks and veils would have to come off one day.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking at his prescription drug history and trying to talk with his numerous former doctors, the Los Angeles police chief said Thursday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's glimmering casket took center stage at the Staples Center, sitting for more than two hours as celebrities memorialized the King of Pop under the watchful eyes of millions. And when the ceremony was over, it was gone.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles spent $1.4 million to provide security, traffic control and other services for Michael Jackson's memorial service, city officials said Wednesday as they looked for ways to have others help the financially troubled city pick up the bill.

Queen Latifa speaks at the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's death certificate has been released without a listed cause of death and a coroner said investigators are still testing the singer's brain.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For all the hasty preparations, hand-wringing over security, breathless media competition to scoop details and soul-wrenching performances, the essence of Michael Jackson's memorial service came down to 20 poignant, powerful seconds: the moment when 11-year-old Paris-Michael Jackson inched up to the microphone and, in a statement no one saw coming, referred to the late pop superstar as "Daddy."

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson was an entertainment phenomenon both triumphant and troubled, a dazzling performer who transcended barriers, transformed the music world and transfixed fans and non-fans alike in every corner of the Earth.

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Michael Jackson's young daughter, Paris, stepped out of the shadows Tuesday to pay moving tribute to the late star, saying: "Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine."

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Part showbiz extravaganza, part somber funeral, Michael Jackson's fans and family bid him farewell in a genre-defying send-off true to his legacy that roused the crowd at once to cheers and tears.