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Emotions heighten for Jackson memorial

Jul. 7, 2009
On Monday night in downtown Los Angeles, more than 12 hours before the Michael Jackson memorial service, the mood was almost festive outside the Staples Center.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa