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Obama pays tribute to Jackson

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US President Barack Obama has said Michael Jackson will "go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers".

Mr Obama said the late singer had brought "great joy" to people through his "extraordinary gifts".

READ MORE: Jackson 'hurt' over drug reports

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