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'New' Jackson song more like '90s retread

Oct. 12, 2009
The Michael Jackson song just released is apparently not as "brand new" as his record company says. If it sounds familiar, you may be a fan of Latin hip-hop singer Safire, who recorded a song titled "I Never Heard" in 1990 with the same melody and lyrics.
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Activists announce PepsiCo boycott

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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo