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Jackson's Public Viewing Set for Friday

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 30, 2009 1:25 PM CDT

(Newser) – Michael Jackson’s body will be taken to his Neverland Ranch on Thursday for a public viewing the next day at the California site, CNN reports. A private memorial service will follow Sunday. Where the singer will be buried remains unknown, though the mayor of... Read full story »

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