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Obama says marijuana can’t give sinking US economy a high

Obama says marijuana can’t give sinking US economy a highWashington, Mar. 27 : President Barack Obama has told an online crowd that legalizing marijuana won't do any good to the sinking American economy.

Obama was drawn into the debate over legalizing pot when the cannabis crowd flooded the first-ever Internet-based presidential Town Hall meeting.

"The answer is no, I don''t think that is a good strategy to grow our economy," Obama said with a laugh when asked if he would legalize the wacky terbacky.

Facebook Jews group suddenly praises Hitler

Book from Hitler's library auctioned for 1,800 eurosWashington, Mar 27  A group on the social-networking site calling itself “I Heart Jews” garnered more than 2,000 members until the group’s name was suddenly changed to “Hitler: Great Modern Man of History”.

“It’s disgusting. It’s despicable,” said Facebook user Wendy Erdheim, who had been part of the group.

Other members of the group were similarly shocked. “Is this a joke?” posted one. “Because if it is not I am absolutely appalled.”

Hugh Jackman rehearses for Broadway Musical in New York

Hugh Jackman wants Heath Ledger to win OscarWashington, Mar 27 : Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman is in New York, as he is busy rehearsing for his forthcoming musical play called ‘Harry Houdini’.

The musical based on the life of acclaimed magician ‘Harry Houdini’ required Hugh to learn multifarious magic tricks.

Thus, the hardworking artist is busy learning the magic tricks, which will reportedly be reproduced faithfully eight times a week on stage, reports Fox News.

Courtney Love sued by top fashion designer for defamation

Courtney-LoveWashington, Mar 27 : Top fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir has sued troubled singer Courtney Love for defamation, claiming that the rocker has been trying to ruin her business.

Dawn filed a case against Courtney in L. A., claiming that she has been defaming her by spread lies about her on her own website, calling her "an a**wipe nasty lying hosebag thief", among other things, reports Contactmusic.

According to Dawn, Courtney has been plotting to destroy her, and spreading the false word around that the designer sold cocaine, was a drug addict, a prostitute, a thief, and a "horrible lying bitch."

Senate clears 9/11 as ''''Day of Service''''

World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001New York, Mar. 27 : The US Senate has approved a major national-service bill that triples the AmeriCorps program to 250,000 participants and designates Sept. 11 as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance."

"Sept. 11 should not only be a day for mourning - it should be a day to think about our neighbors, our community and our country," the New York Daily News quoted Senator Chuck Schumer, as saying.

Ellen DeGeneres gifts Jennifer Hudson a bicycle on her show

Jennifer Hudson dazed the Sex and City cast with her singing talentWashington, Mar 27 : Academy award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson was left dumbfounded on the Ellen DeGeneres show, when host Ellen DeGeneres gifted her a bicycle built for three.

Ellen came to know that Jennifer and her fiance David Otunga like to go for rides on bicycle with their pet Pomeranian, thus she came up with idea of gifting her a custom made bicycle for three.

Jennifer was thrilled to receive the dazzling bicycle.

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