Los Angeles - After a sudden suicide in the hit US TV medical drama House MD, actor Kal Penn found a new role Wednesday in the White House where he will work as a liaison to several ethnic communities and the arts world.
Penn, 31, who also starred as an inveterate stoner in the hit Harold and Kumar film franchise, told CNN that he will "do outreach with the American public and with different organizations."
Los Angeles - The US electric car maker Tesla has unveiled its Model S sedan and said the first models will be delivered to customers in the second half of 2011.
Featuring a coupe-like design, the Model S has electric engines fitted to the rear axle that are fed by lithium-ion batteries positioned in the floor. A four-wheel drive is an option.
Three different battery packs will be available giving the car a range of between 260 and 480 kilometres on a single charge lasting only 45 minutes. According to Tesla the batteries have a life span of five years.
Lost Angeles - A California woman said to be the world's oldest human being celebrated her 115th birthday this week amidst well wishes from the US president and California governor.
The party for Gertrude Baines was held in an old-age home near Los Angeles, where cake was served on Monday. She wore a red hat and laughed as celebrants gathered at her bedside, People. com reported.
Baines became the world's oldest person after the death in January of Maria de Jesus in Portugal, who was also 115 years old, Guinness World Records confirmed on its website.
Los Angeles - As a youngster, he never thought about it, but Michael Jordan soared into the Hall of Fame like one of his patented slam dunks.
Arguably the greatest to ever play the game, Jordan was elected Monday to the class of 2009.
"Growing up, I would never have envisioned myself at any point in time, being in any Hall of Fame," Jordan said. "All I wanted was a chance to go to college and whatever happened after that happened."
Los Angeles - The mighty Cleveland Cavaliers blew into Disneyworld, and were blown out of the Magic Kingdom.
Rashard Lewis scored 22 points, Dwight Howard had 20 and 11 rebounds, as the Orlando Magic sent the league-best Cavaliers to their worst loss of the season, with a dominating 116-87 victory on Friday night.
"It was a combination where we played great and they couldn't get it going," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "When you have a night where everybody plays well this is what you're going to get."
Los Angeles - After a sudden suicide in the hit US TV medical drama House MD, actor Kal Penn found a new role Wednesday in the White House where he will work as a liaison to several ethnic communities and the arts world.
Los Angeles - The US electric car maker Tesla has unveiled its Model S sedan and said the first models will be delivered to customers in the second half of 2011.
Lost Angeles - A California woman said to be the world's oldest human being celebrated her 115th birthday this week amidst well wishes from the US president and California governor.
Los Angeles - As a youngster, he never thought about it, but Michael Jordan soared into the Hall of Fame like one of his patented slam dunks.
Los Angeles - The mighty Cleveland Cavaliers blew into Disneyworld, and were blown out of the Magic Kingdom.
