President was joined by wife Michelle Obama and former first lady Laura Bush to celebrate the start of construction

They will make up two of four minority-owned networks Comcast will launch on its TV system

Brief ceremony capped weekend family called a 'home going'

Says she's been having foot and leg problems

Uneasy in the spotlight, star just wanted to be recognized for her music

Houston's ex-husband Bobby Brown, Oprah and 'The Bodyguard' co-star Kevin Costner were also invited

Broadcast of services at the church where the superstar sang as a child will allow fans a chance to grieve

Reguest is standard procedure because it can shed additional light on any medical conditions, official says

With family keeping services private their are few options for fans yearning to say goodbye to the superstar

If the singer had no will, proceeds of any continuing revenues would go to her 18-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, lawyer says

Honor will take place on same day as funeral services for the Grammy-winning singer

Coroner's officials say they won't release any info on autopsy performed Sunday at request of police

But show will go on with one of late singer's biggest fans, Jennifer Hudson, performing a tribute

'Religious liberty will be protected and a law that requires free preventative care will not discriminate against women'

She was part of what was considered the movement's first 'jail-in' in 1960