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The article discusses the final days, death, and legacy of music entertainer Michael Jackson. It describes the last rehearsal of Jackson's planned "This Is It" concert tour in London and his final moments as his physician Conrad Murray administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It notes the public disbelief and mourning that followed Jackson's death, including somber celebrations of his life and music.

The article focuses on the death of African American boxer Muhammad Ali. Topics include his childhood as Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky, his 1964 win over boxing champion Sonny Liston, and his 1967 draft into the U.S. Army to serve in the Vietnam War and his refusal to go resulting in the World Boxing Association stripping him of his title. His conversion to Islam, his 30 year struggle with Parkinson's Disease, and marriage to childhood friend Lonnie Williams are also discussed.

The article focuses on the passing of Nancy (Davis) Reagan on March 6, 2016, the wife of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, and her time spent serving as First Lady from 1981 to 1989. Topics include how Nancy and Ronald met as actors in Hollywood, California, in 1949, their marriage in 1952 and their two children born shortly thereafter Patti and Ron Jr., and Ronald's time spent in office as the Governor of California and then president. Ronald's death and funeral in 2004 is also mentioned.

An obituary for American actor James Garner is presented.

The article profiles animals and people that won an award at the publication's 2014 Pet Awards, including actress Katherine Heigl who established a charitable foundation which finds homes for dogs, the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation. Other winners include Amani the Labrador, Winspear the cheetah, and Tara the cat.

The article presents information, as of May 6, 2013, about the suspects responsible for the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon bombing in Boston, Massachusetts. It focuses on now deceased older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev and wounded and hospitalized younger brother Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, their parents Anzor and Zubeidat Tsarnaev, and Tamerlan's wife Katherine, and also discusses victims who were killed or wounded.

The article examines the life of country singer Mindy McCready after she committed suicide at the age of thirty-seven in February 2013. Topics include a discussion of how McCready handled the death of her boyfriend, songwriter David Wilson, in January 2013, how McCready's career after the success of her album "Ten Thousand Angels" was affected by her erratic behavior, and a discussion of how McCready's substance abuse affected her relationship with her sons.

The article discusses a movie theater shooting that left 12 dead and 58 wounded during a midnight premiere of the film "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado on July 20, 2012. It includes accounts and comments from the survivors of the incident, a profile of the alleged shooter James Holmes, and a series of obituaries and photographs of victims including Gordon Cowden, John Larimer, and Alex Sullivan. Reactions posted on social media websites and an account from trauma surgeon Dr. Jodie Taylor are also included.

The article focuses on Kari Bales, the wife of U.S. Army sergeant Robert Bales, who has been charged with the mass murder of 16 civilians in Afghanistan in the Afghan War. Bales states she has not asked her husband for his version of events because she believes her conversations with him could be recorded by the military prison where he is being held. Bales expresses the firm belief her husband is innocent of the charges.

The article looks at the lives of infamous criminals inside of correctional centers. Persons discussed include O.J. Simpson, sentenced to 33 years for armed robbery, kidnapping, and other felonies; Susan Smith, sentenced to life in prison for murdering her two young sons in 1994; and Lyle Menendez, sentenced to life without parole for two counts of first degree murder. The prisoners' psychological states, mental health, and social lives are discussed with a focus on their activities and behavior as they serve their sentences.

The article focuses on U.S. Air Force Major Dolly Skeete, a surgeon. Skeete's readjustment to family life with her husband and three young sons in the U.S. after six months of duty in the Afghan War in 2011 is examined. Skeete discusses her efforts to create a more regimented daily routine for her children upon her return. She says that she is proud of her service in Afghanistan, but would feel guilty about her family if ordered there for another tour of duty.

The article focuses on Army Sergeant Robert Bales, who allegedly murdered 16 Afghan civilians on March 11, 2012. It states that he served three tours in Iraq and may have suffered a mild traumatic brain injury when a Humvee he was in flipped over. It mentions he hasn't been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comments on how the Lewis-McChord military base has inaccurately diagnosed PTSD in the past, resulting in the possibility soldiers with PTSD were sent back into combat.

The article focuses on Prince, Paris, and Blanket Jackson, children of performer Michael Jackson, and how they have coped with his death since 2009. Information is provided on how they are under the care of their grandmother Katherine Jackson and reside with her at a rented home in Calabasas, California. It is noted that the children are being raised as Jehovah's Witnesses.

The article looks at the 2011 reopening of the police case around the drowning death of actress Natalie Wood, which occurred in 1981. Wood's fight with her husband actor Robert Wagner on the deck of their boat "Splendour" the night of her death is mentioned, as is testimony from the captain of "Splendour," Dennis Davern, who witnessed the fight. Also mentioned is the coroner's report that Wood was intoxicated before dying, and the original police report which ruled the death an accident. Davern's questionable credibility is noted, as are witnesses' claims that the original investigation was not thorough.

The article focuses on the sexual assault allegations against Jerry Sandusky, a former football coach at Pennsylvania State University and founder of the Second Mile football camp for boys. Information is provided on how several men have come forward alleging that they were abused or molested by Sandusky when they were minors and how Sandusky allegedly found young boys who attended the Second Mile camp and abused them on the university campus.

The presents an obituary for Steve Jobs, the cofounder of the consumer electronics company Apple Inc. who died of pancreatic cancer.

The article provides information and photographs about the opening of town public schools after a tornado disaster damaged Joplin, Missouri in the spring of 2011. The volunteer efforts from the community and citizens across the U.S. are discussed including repairing schools, donating time and supplies, and the transformation of buildings like warehouses and stores into classrooms.

The article discusses how singer Glen Campbell and his wife Kim are coping with his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. They have publicized Glenn's plight so that fans will understand any mishaps as he performs during his final concert tour. Kim says that some days Glenn seems unimpaired, while on others he is forgetful.

This article reports on the relationship between actor Ryan O'Neal and his daughter, actress Tatum O'Neal. The article discusses their 2011 reality television series "Ryan & Tatum: The O'Neals" that will document their decision to live together and their conflicts and reconciliations. Information is also provided on Ryan O'Neal's relationship with actress Farrah Fawcett and his son Redmond O'Neal.

The article looks at the relationship between former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his estranged wife Maria Shriver, focusing on reactions to the news that Schwarzenegger fathered an illegitimate child with a member of his household staff. Shriver responds to people who claim that she, as a member of the Kennedy political family, is trained to ignore the adulteries of her husband.

This article reports on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan accused of murdering Afghani civilians without provocation and taking photographs with the bodies as trophies. The article discusses how Specialist Adam Winfield reported the Stryker Brigade's killings, also describing the charges against Private First Class Andrew Holmes, Specialist Michael Wagnon, Specialist Jeremy Morlock, and Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs.

The article looks at U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, focusing on her recovery from a January 8, 2011, shooting in Tucson, Arizona. The relationship between Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, is discussed. Giffords' friend Carol West comments on how the couple is coping with Giffords' injuries.

The article looks at a January 8, 2011, shooting spree in Tucson, Arizona, which left six people dead. The motivation of suspected shooter Jared Lee Loughner is discussed. The author also comments on the injuries sustained by shooting victim and Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. People killed in the shooting include homemaker Dorothy Morris, federal judge John Roll, and child Christina Green.

The article discusses relationships formed due to Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans, Louisiana residents Diedra Taylor-Ordogne and Velma Collins became friends after their homes were destroyed by Katrina. Law students Josie Beets and Sean Zehtab met while volunteering to offer legal aid to hurricane victims. Sue Sandford, a resident of Dallas, Texas, allowed the family of New Orleans residents James McCray and Linda McCray to stay in her home following the disaster.

Th article presents an obituary of actor Gary Coleman. INSETS: THE CURSE OF DIFF'RENT STROKES;WHO IS SHANNON PRICE.

The article focuses on lesbian couple Kris Perry and Sandy Stier and discusses how they are questioning the constitutionality of Proposition 8, California's ban on same-sex marriage. The article reports that Perry and Stier are the lead plaintiffs in the Perry v. Schwarzenegger Supreme Court case. Particular attention is given to Perry and Stier's relationship and marriage in 2004. INSET: THE OTHER PLAINTIFFS.

This article is focused on the actor Corey Haim, who died on March 10, 2010. Haim had a twenty-year history with substance abuse and his death is believed to be the result of a drug overdose. His friendship with the actor Corey Feldman, with whom he starred in the 2007 reality television program "The Two Coreys," and his relationship with his mother, Judy Haim, is discussed. INSETS: His Wild Childhood;COREY & COREY;A LINK TO CRIME?;A Mother's Love

The article presents information on a series of charitable projects undertaken by "People" magazine in 2009, in cooperation with various non-profit groups, in order to celebrate the magazine's 35th anniversary. These include the rebuilding of an elementary school library, a vacation in Hawaii for a couple who volunteered with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America organization, and a fashion makeover for a working mother.

The article looks at the death of musician Michael Jackson, focusing on his addictions. Conrad Murray, Jackson's physician, could face charges for delivering injections of anesthetics to Jackson. The author discusses the demand for prescription drugs among celebrities. Deepak Chopra, a former friend of Jackson, comments on being asked for narcotics prescriptions by celebrities at parties. INSET: IS THIS DANCER JACKSON'S SECRET SON?.

This article discusses circumstances faced by the children of deceased popular musician Michael Jackson, whose names are Paris, Prince Michael I, and Prince Michael II Jackson. The potential for a conflict over custody of the children between their Debbie Rowe, mother of two of the children, and their grandmother Katherine Jackson is explored. The challenges faced by the Jackson children because they were the children of celebrities are also considered. INSET: CONSPIRACIES AND OTHER MYSTERIES.

This article reports on the death of actress Farrah Fawcett on June 25, 2009. The article discusses Fawcett's struggle with cancer, her partner of 30 years Ryan O'Neal, and her status as a sex symbol and cultural icon. Information is also provided on her acting and modeling career, as well as her work on the 1970s television program "Charlie's Angels." INSETS: FARRAH-MANIA;HER STORMY LOVE WITH RYAN O'NEAL.

The article discusses the life of teenage mother Bristol Palin, the daughter of Alaska governor Sarah Palin. According to the article, Palin is taking care of her son, Tripp Johnston, without the assistance of nannies. The author states that Palin would like to inform teenagers about the consequences of having sexual relations. The relationship that Tripp's father, Levi Johnston, has with his son is mentioned. INSET: TRIPP'S DAD.

The article focuses on Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and her family. Palin's daughter Bristol has ended her relationship with Levin Johnston, the father of her child, putting additional stress on the family. Palin's friends note that she has raised her children to be extremely self-sufficient and independent. Political analysts state Palin's daughter's personal life should have no effect on her mother's career. INSETS: AND NOW: THE COMIC BOOK;HER POLITICAL LIFE.