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Indian American Penn says White House shift not the end of his acting career

Kal PennWashington, Apr. 9 : Indian American actor Kal Penn has insisted that his move to the White House isn''t the end of his acting career.

He said that he is just taking a break to concentrate on public service.

The actor left fans of the U. S. medical drama `House' stunned on Monday night when his doctor character, Lawrence Cutner, committed suicide.

According to the New York Daily News, he then announced he''d taken a position as the associate director in the White House''s Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs - a role similar to the one he held as a volunteer in Barack Obama''s campaign before he became President.

Obama’s fav TV programs revealed

Obama’s fav TV programs revealedWashington, Apr.

Obama Chia Pet pulled of shelves after complaints

Obama Chia Pet pulled of shelves after complaintsChicago (US), Apr. 9 : Drug store chain Walgreens has removed a Barack Obama version of the Chia Pet from its stores.

The Deerfield-headquartered drugstore chain made the move Friday after getting a few complaints about the item since the product''s April 1 launch, a spokeswoman said.

Chia founder Joseph Pedott -- a Chicago native whose San Francisco-based Joseph Enterprises provides local jobs for the disabled -- said he was inspired to create the Obama head as a show of patriotism.

12yr-old school kids engaging in risky sexual activity

Washington, Apr 9 : A new study by researchers at The University of Texas School of Public Health has shown that school kids as young as 12 are engaging in risky sexual activity.

A team led by Dr. Christine Markham, assistant professor of behavioural science at the UT School of Public Health, examined sexual risk behaviours among middle school students in a large southeastern U. S. urban public school district.

"This is one of the few school-based studies conducted with this age group to look at specific sexual practices in order to develop more effective prevention programs," Markham said.

Michael Phelps’ steamy tonsil-hockey session in NYC hotspot booze bender

Michael Phelps’ steamy tonsil-hockey session in NYC hotspot booze benderNew York, April 9 : Drunk Michael Phelps gave onlookers an eyeful after getting in to a steamy session with his girlfriend at a New York City club, according to reports.

The ace swimmer, who had remained at bay from the party scene since his controversial marijuana pics surfaced in January, purportedly returned to the floor with his wild antics.

Kellie Pickler’s flirty relationship with Cowell raises eyebrows on ‘American Idol’

Kellie Pickler’s flirty relationship with Cowell raises eyebrows on ‘American Idol’Washington, Apr 9 : `American Idol' contestant Kellie Pickler's flirty relationship with music mogul Simon Cowell has raised many eyebrows, especially after the judge called her a "naughty minx".

The bonding the two shared is said to have caused problems with Cowell's then-girlfriend Terri Seymour, and for Pickler making a guest appearance on the FOX show has left her feeling nervous.

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