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Jodie Foster will always remember brilliantly talented Natasha Richardson

Jodie Foster will always remember brilliantly talented Natasha RichardsonWashington, Mar 20 : Shocked by fellow actress Natasha Richardson's death, Hollywood actress Jodie Foster has revealed that she will always remember her for her brilliance, talent and funny side.

Jodie revealed that Natasha was a woman who "loved fiercely".

"Natasha was brilliant, beautiful, funny, talented beyond measure, as emotionally raw as she was razor sharp," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Natasha Richardson died of blunt impact to her head

Natasha Richardson died of blunt impact to her headWashington, Mar 20 : Late Hollywood actress Natasha Richardson, who was injured in a skiing incident, reportedly died of blunt impact to the head.

Medical examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove revealed that Natasha's death was caused due "epidural hematoma" which led to an internal bleeding between the skull and the brain''s covering, reports Us magazine.

Moreover, Natasha was not even wearing a helmet when she fell during a private skiing lesson on a beginners trail at the Mont Tremblant ski resort near Montreal.

Angelina Jolie named ''Yummiest Mummy''

Angelina Jolie named ''Yummiest Mummy''Washington, Mar 20 : Angelina Jolie is Hollywood''s sexiest mother, according to a new online poll.

The mother of six was crowned the Yummiest Mummy by MSN. co. uk ahead of Mother''s Day on March 22 - scooping 29 per cent of the votes.

Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon shared second place, reports Contactmusic.

Kate Winslet came fourth while Katie Holmes rounded off the top five.

The full list of ''yummy mummys'':

1. Angelina Jolie

2. Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon

4. Kate Winslet

Tsunami warning issued for Fiji, Samoa

Tsunami warning issued for Fiji, SamoaWashington - The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday issued a tsunami warning for Tonga, Samoa and Fiji among other Pacific islands.

The warning came after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake was reported 10 kilometres deep in the Tonga islands region.

"Sea level readings confirm that a tsunami was generated. This tsunami may have been destructive along coastlines of the region near the earthquake epicentre," a NOAA statement said, alerting authorities in the region.

Obama launches initiative for hybrid-electric cars

Obama launches initiative for hybrid-electric carsWashington  - US President Barack Obama announced a 2.4- billion-dollar plan Thursday to promote hybrid vehicles and reduce dependence on foreign oil.

The initiative allows companies to apply for grants administrated by the Department of Energy to develop better batteries for hybrid electric vehicles and related technologies and components.

Obama announced the plan while visiting electric power company Southern California Edison's electric vehicle centre in Pomona, just outside downtown Los Angeles.

Discovery astronauts installing solar panel on spacewalk

Discovery astronauts installing solar panel on spacewalk Washington  - Astronauts began work installing a crucial new solar panel on the International Space Station during a spacewalk on Thursday.

The panel is part of a truss segment that will complete the backbone of the station and boost its energy capacity, allowing the resident crew size to double to six astronauts.

US astronauts Steve Swanson and Richard Arnold left the safety of the ISS at 1714 GMT for the planned six-and-a-half hour spacewalk. They were to attach the segment to the backbone of the ISS with the help of ISS's motorized robotic arm.

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