The AP editors said the death of singer Michael Jackson in June was also among the top news stories.

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Young Michael stood out from his four brothers and soon became the group's lead singer and dancer.

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Michael's brother,Marlon, thanked the late singer for the smiles he brought to fans around the world.

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Now Geragos is representing one of the world's most recognized people: pop singer Michael Jackson.

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But two years later he snagged the second piece of the puzzle--thanks to singer Michael Jackson.

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For cover art on their first album, lead singer Michael Stipe enlisted college friend Sandra-Lee Phipps to help take pictures.

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