Washington - The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved tougher anti-smoking controls in the United States, for the first time granting a government agency the power to regulate tobacco products.

The House voted 298-112 to hand the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) control over advertising and even the contents of cigarettes, though it does not allow the agency to ban tobacco outright.

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Washington  - The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved tougher anti-smoking controls in the United States, for the first time granting a government agency the power to regulate tobacco products.

The House voted 298-112 to hand the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) control over advertising and even the contents of cigarettes, though it does not allow the agency to ban tobacco outright.

Washington, April 2 : Hollywood actor Ben Affleck was so enlightened about the media profession while filming his latest movie that he has vowed to treat journalists with more respect.

He admitted that he might have dealt with the press throughout his career, but he had very little understanding as to the profession until he worked on his upcoming political thriller `State Of Play'.

The film tells the story of a team of investigative journalists who try to solve the murder of a congressman''s mistress.

Washington, Apr 2 : Michael Caine immediately agreed to star in John Huston''s epic 1975 movie `The Man Who Would Be King' after learning his role was first offered to his hero Humphrey Bogart.

Huston met with Caine in Paris and offered him a role in his film, opposite Sir Sean Connery.

However, the director didn''t have to sell the movie hard - he simply explained his first choice was Bogart.

Washington, Apr 2 : Singer Leona Lewis has decided to take a break from her trademark ballads and working on dance music, it has emerged.

The pop singer has won accolades for her emotive tracks such as Bleeding Love and Run, but she is now keen to change her direction.

She has teamed up with American producer Timbaland for new music.

According to Britain''s Daily Mirror, Timbaland is hoping to make her sound similar to that of R&B stars Beyonce Knowles and Rihanna.