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LA coroner delays ruling on Jackson's death

(NPR) UPDATED 2009-06-26

The Los Angeles Coroner's Offfice called the autopsy performed on the body of pop star Michael Jackson "inconclusive," and he said it will take six to eight weeks before an official cause of death can be determined. The coroner did say that there were no signs of foul play or trauma to the body, and he confirmed that Jackson was taking some unspecified prescription medications. Jackson died of cardiac arrest at UCLA Medical Center on Thursday. Authorities with the Los Angeles Police Department are seeking Jackson's doctor, who they say may be able to shed some light on their investigation of the performer's death. Read full story >

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