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When Show Business Makes News

Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and a flailing economy dominate headlines. But when show business makes big news, as in Michael Jackson's death, journalists must decide between hard news and entertainment.

NPR News analyst Ted Koppel talks about what happens when journalism and showbiz intersect.

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