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Barbara Bush funeral is today: President Trump will not be attending.

Barbara Bush will be laid to rest on Saturday. [Image source: UnivisonNoticias -YouTube]

'America's matriarch' will be laid to rest at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, while world leaders gather around to celebrate Barbara Bush's legacy.

Jennifer E. Knaggs

Showbiz & Tv

'Austin Powers' actor Verne Troyer dead at age 49, cause of death unknown

Verne Troyer has passed away at the age of 49, according to a post on his Instagram account. - [Image via Verne Troyer / YouTube screencap]

The actor who gained fame in the role of Mini Me has passed away as of Saturday.

Matthew Couden

World

Kim Jong-un’s announcement takes the world by surprise

Modern high-rise buildings in Pyongyang, North Korea (Image credit – Bjorn Christian Torrissen, Wikimedia Commons)

North Korea has apparently decided to put on hold its nuclear ambitions and close down its atomic test site.

Prabir Ghose

Curiosities

Broken penis man actually laughs about the painful experience

Broken Bananah: Comedy, Life, and Sex ...Without a Penis . Image credit Ross Asdourian | Amazon

Ross Asdourian broke his penis for real, and just released a hilarious book about it.

Jane Flowers

Lifestyle

The reason why Queen Elizabeth celebrates two birthdays

Queen Elizabeth - Image source - Foreign and Commonwealth - Flickr

If you’re wondering why the Queen has two birthdays, then this will answer your question.

Faith Onyinye Igwe

Showbiz & Tv

Grandma Duggar shows off with nerf gun, fans go wild over gun control

Duggar family from a social network post

What was meant to be a cute picture, has people really upset with the Duggars.

Mandy Robinson

Showbiz & Tv

Natalie Portman explains refusal to travel to Israel to collect an award

Jerusalem-born Hollywood actress has boycotted the Genesis Prize celebration in Israel [Image John Steven Fernandez/Wikimedia]

After live rounds were shot at protesting Palestinians, Israeli-born Portman does not wish to attend the Genesis Prize Foundation event.

Anne Sewell

Sports

Cowboys Rumors: James Hanna set to retire? Team may focus on TE for NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys tight end James Hanna has been placed on the team's retired list as of Friday. [Image via ESPN1250/YouTube]

Based on the latest Cowboys rumors, Dallas may be looking to draft a new tight end soon.

Matthew Couden

Sports

Why there's no way to stop Rafael Nadal

Nadal cruised past Thiem in straight sets. Photo: screenshot via Tennis TV channel on YouTube

The Spaniard is steamrolling one opponent after another en route to another Monte Carlo title.

Christian F.

Sports

Taking a look at Gleyber Torres

Gleyber Torres - Image credit - NJ.com | YouTube

Looking at how Yankees newest member Gleyber Torres made it to the big leagues and what he will bring to the Yankees.

Reuben Gasee

Sports

Yankees Rumors: Cole Hamels, Madison Bumgarner, among possible trade targets

Cole Hamels of the Texas Rangers could be targeted by the New York Yankees later in the season. - [Image Via Keith Allison, Flickr]

The New York Yankees have the chance to chase Cole Hamels or Madison Bumgarner in a trade later in the season.

John Paul

Showbiz & Tv

'Little People, Big World's' Matt Roloff gives an important update on his health

'Little People, Big World' star Matt Roloff shares a photo of his recent hospital trip/ Photo via Matt Roloff, Facebook

The 'LPBW' patriarch told fans not to worry after posting a photo of himself hooked up to a breathing device.

Abi Ong

Showbiz & Tv

Pippa Middleton pregnant with first child, Kate delighted to be an aunt

Pippa Middleton is reportedly expecting her first child. - [Hollyscoop / YouTube screencap]

The Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister reportedly told friends she's also expecting a baby later this year.

Vanessa Bermudez

Showbiz & Tv

'To Kill a Mocking Bird' play in court

Context, Ethics and Morality - Year 10 English: To Kill a ... - edu.au

Mock court used as a defense for real court in 'To Kill a Mocking Bird' case.

Michael Melcher

Showbiz & Tv

Michelle Duggar under fire after harsh video surfaces

Michelle Duggar and Jim Bob Duggar [Image via TLC/YouTube screencap]

The "Counting On" matriarch has found herself in hot water regarding how she spoke to her daughter.

Tiffany Bailey

News

Chuck Schumer ready to legalize marijuana, making pot legal in the US

Chuck Schumer wants to decriminalize marijuana. [Image via Politico/YouTube]

The Democratic Senate Minority Leader from New York has a plan to decriminalize marijuana.

Joe Karbousky

Showbiz & Tv

Kylie Jenner Baby Fever: 'KUWTK' star wants a baby brother for Stormi

Is Kylie Jenner already trying to get pregnant with another baby? [Image via Kylie Jenner/Instagram]

Kylie gave birth to Stormi in February and she's already planning to expand her little family.

Hailey Jones

Showbiz & Tv

Carrie Underwood reveals details about horrific fall and face damage

Carrie Underwood reveals details of nasty fall that left her with nearly 50 stitches. [Image: Wikimedia Commons/Keith Hinkle]

'Freak, random accident' causes Carrie Underwood months of pain, and worry.

S. Francis

Showbiz & Tv

Avicii’s final unpublished album is ‘incredible, magical music’ says Geffen exec

Avicii's record company says his final, unpublished music is the Swedish DJ's best ever. - [Image Shawn Tron / Wikimedia Commons]

Neil Jacobson of Geffen Records has announced that the deceased DJ’s final album is his best work yet.

Anne Sewell

Showbiz & Tv

Trump responds on Twitter to news Michael Cohen could 'flip' over Stormy Daniels

Trump's Attorney Cohen Used Trump Organization Email in ... - dailykos.com

Donald Trump's alleged affair with Stormy Daniels remains a headline as speculation continues on his lawyer possibly turning on him in court.

Robert Sobel

Showbiz & Tv

Kim Zolciak's 'RHOA' co-stars refused to film with her before she quit

Kim Zolciak appears on 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' [Photo via Bravo/YouTube]

Did Kim Zolciak leave the 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast because no one would film alongside her?

Lindsay Cronin

Showbiz & Tv

'My Hero Academia:' Season 3 episode 3 'Kota' recap, episode 4 preview

My Hero Academia season 3 episode 3. [image source: Hammer Kick/ YouTube screenshot]

Teachers of U.A. are making class A and class B train hard to perfect their quirks.

Saad Waseem

Showbiz & Tv

Abby Lee Miller breaks silence following cancer diagnosis

The former 'Dance Moms' star learned that she is battling Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma after leaving prison.

Shaunee Flowers

Tech

Apple's computers have hit rock bottom

Apple's laptops are hitting rock bottom [image source; Free-Photos - Pikabay]

Why have Apple's sales fallen the last year? What is the future of the technology giant?

Chyna Higby

Sports

The 2018 NFL schdule is out and ESPN has made projections of each team's record

Is there reason to think Eli will have a bounceback season? ID 7545384 © Bellafotosolo | Megapixl.com

ESPN is bullish about the New York Giants improving and it's not certain why.

Larry Lambert

Showbiz & Tv

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' reunion photo revealed

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' reunion Season 7. - [Photo credit: Bravo / YouTube screenshot]

Get a glimpse of the ladies photographed in their glitzy wardrobe for the Season 8 reunion.

Heather Tooley

Sports

Giants reportedly acquire punter Dixon from Broncos

The Giants will reportedly acquire punter Riley Dixon from the Broncos. Image credit: Flickr | Michael Tipton

The New York Giants have reportedly found a punter to replace the recently cut Brad Wing.

Ken Kluska

Showbiz & Tv

'Deadpool 2': Captain America crossover and Julian Dennison's role teased

Deadpool 2: The Final Trailer [Image Credit: 20th Century Fox/YouTube screencap]

Film director David Leitch wants to see a team-up between Deadpool and Captain America, and Juilan Dennison's possible character revealed.

THOGZ

Opinion

Misleading reports claim all crypto users evade taxes

A neon Bitcoin sign. - [Image credit: Steve Jurveston via Flickr]

Questionable surveys and incomplete data points have been used to make ridiculous, unsubstantiated, and defamatory claims.

Brian Nibley

Business

13 ways to revamp your customer service and keep customers happy

Customer care services image by Tomwsulcer via wikimedia

If you want a successful online business invest in customer care relations.

Belinda Kendi

News

Kellyanne Conway loses it in Twitter rant in defense of her meltdown on CNN

Kellyanne Conway took to Twitter to respond to her humiliating interview on CNN where she was pressed to respond to questions about her husband.

Robert Sobel

Curiosities

10 Ideas For A Summer Staycation

Staycations don't need to break the bank. Photo Credit: CCO Creative commons Pixabay.com

Staycations can be as good as your expensive vacation at a popular resort.

Lawrence Lease

Sports

Kucherov in as Lightning look to close out New Jersey

Tampa Bay Lightning Preshow -- Mrs. Gemstone/Flickr

Lightning forward avoids suspension for big hit, will be on ice in Game 5.

Shawn Lafata

Sports

When it comes to sports, it's currently sunny in Philadelphia

Will the Phillies relive glory days soon? ID 31111159 © Swa1959 | Megapixl.com

The success of the Eagles, 76ers, and Phillies has things looking good for Philly sports fans.

Larry Lambert

Sports

Formula 1: The best racing just got better

2017 FIA Formula One World Championship - wikipedia.org (CC BY-SA 4.0) photo by Mario

The 2018 Formula 1 Season is shaping up to be the most exciting season in years.

D'john Milligan

Sports

What has happened to the Portland Trail Blazers?

The Trail Blazers are on the verge of elimination down 3-0 in the series versus the New Orlean Pelicans.

Andreas Fanos

Showbiz & Tv

'When Calls the Heart' fans in shock, Why Daniel Lissing left revealed

Daniel and Lori from a social network post

Fans have wondered why they would kill off Jack, but there is a reason for it now.

Mandy Robinson

Showbiz & Tv

Action hero Superman turns 80 this year

Fictional newspaper Daily Planet from Superman film series in London Film Museum (Image credit – cezzie901, Wikimedia Commons)

Many superheroes have come but Superman will always head the list because the others are clones.

Prabir Ghose

Showbiz & Tv

'When Calls the Heart' fans threaten to boycott the show

It looks like someone might end up dying on the show tonight and fans are not happy.

Mandy Robinson

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