What You Missed During Jackson Coverage

As Randi Rhodes would say, “the news has been canceled” since the Michael Jackson verdict was announced and I just wanted to bring you a report you undoubtedly have not heard anywhere else: We've learned of the deaths of nine more of our soldiers in Iraq since Monday.

They are:

• Sgt. David J. Murray, 23, of Clinton, La., died in Baghdad,when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.

• Cpl. Stanley J. Lapinski, 35, of Las Vegas, Nev., died in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.

• Lance Cpl. John J. Mattek Jr., 24, of Stevens Point, Wis., died from wounds received as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Al Anbar Province.

• Spc. Casey Byers, 22, of Schleswig, Iowa died in Al Taqaddum when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.

• Sgt. 1st Class Neil A. Prince, 35, of Baltimore, MD died in Al Taqaddum when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle.

• Lance Cpl. Mario A. Castillo, 20, of Brownwood, Texas died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations in Saqlawiyah.

• Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Kilpela, 22, of Fowerville, Mich. died as a result of an explosion while conducting combat operations in Saqlawiyah.

• Sgt. Larry R. Arnold Sr., 46, of Carriere, Miss. died in Owesat Village, when his armored personnel carrier was hit by an improvised explosive device.

• Spc. Terrance D. Lee Sr., 25, of Moss Point, Miss. died in Owesat Village, when his armored personnel carrier was hit by an improvised explosive device.

And now back to the mainstream media's top stories of the day, such as Alicia Silverstone getting married.