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'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 wants a venue nearer home for the summit, is he jittery?

Kim Jong-un's Il-62 at Sunan Airport North Korea. - [Image credit - Raymond Cunningham, Wikimedia Commons]

Venue for the Trump-Kim summit could be in Mongolia instead of somewhere in Europe.

Prabir Ghose

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

Opinion

2 Top Reasons Why People Blow Second Chances

With each roll of the die, the odds can drastically decrease. (Image via Pixabay/Peter Lomas)

Taking chances is one thing, but what do you do when you're given a second one?

Brooklin Gervais

Curiosities

Plane makes emergency landing after woman nearly gets sucked out of window

The mom of two was nearly sucked through the window of Southwest Airlines flight 1380. Here’s what we know about the tragic accident.

Faith Onyinye Igwe

Showbiz & Tv

'Pump Rules': Katie Maloney drops baby bomb? 'I just don't want to be pregnant!'

Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney pose at the reunion. [Photo via Instagram]

Is 'Vanderpump Rules' star Katie Maloney rethinking the idea of getting pregnant with her husband Tom Schwartz's baby?

Lindsay Cronin

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

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

Raptors vs Wizards Game 3: Odds, injured players, TV channels, and start times

Raptors vs Wizards game 3: Image source: [<Toronto Raptors>/YouTube Screenshot]

Game preview for Raptors vs Wizards game 3: Everything you need to know going into the game.

Ethan Gasee

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

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

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

Showbiz & Tv

‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman to speak at Howard University's graduation

Chadwick Boseman set to speak at Howard University commencement [Image: E! News/YouTube screenshot]

Howard University has invited Chadwick Boseman, one of its graduates to speak at the 150th commencement.

Margaret Minnicks

Showbiz & Tv

'American Idol' alum Laine Hardy puts out a teaser to his fans on something big

American Idol alum Laine Hadry puts out a teaser about something big coming soon - Image credit- Laine Hardy | Instagram

Laine Hardy fans are getting desperate. They want an EP, a tour, new covers, anything and now he's teasing them.

Jane Flowers

News

3 former US soldiers are arrested in The Philippines in murder-for-hire plot

A pair of hands are placed in metal handcuffs. [Image source: Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst - US Coast Guard]

The men, including a former Army sniper, claimed to be engaged in 'ninja work.'

Benjamin Welton

Showbiz & Tv

'Dragon Ball Super': The most powerful attack ever

The God of Destruction revealed his destructive side with his unknown Hakai technique.

Sam

Showbiz & Tv

Avicii was reportedly unstoppable in doing heavy drugs and alcohol abuse

Avicii dies at 28 - Image cfredit via CBS News | YouTube

The late Swedish DJ was found dead in Muscat, Oman on April 20, but there were no further details given.

Coco Dollanganger

News

Don Jr. tweets alleged hate mail turned fan mail, gets destroyed on Twitter

Donald Trump Jr. shared a screen shot of a message he received from a new supporter, but not many people were impressed.

Robert Sobel

Showbiz & Tv

What to expect from 'Lucifer' season 3 finale

Vertigo Comics - Image credit - comic-books-in-the-media.wiki.com

Chloe's confronted with a life-changing decision while Lucifer makes a discovery.

Elizabeth Konkel

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

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

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

News

China ups the ante with live war drills in Taiwan Strait

Chinese war drills- Photo-( image credit Chinese morning post/Youtube.com)

President Xi has warned of war if Taiwan declares independence and is angry with America for supporting Taiwan.

MG Singh

Opinion

Is book-reading going out of style?

Editorial cartoon by David Fitzsimmons of the Arizona Daily Star en.wikipedia.org

BBC News reports a trend in the publishing world – audiobooks are on the rise.

Joan Altabe

News

Kimba Wood: Judge presiding over Michael Cohen case

Judge Kimba Woods - Image credit - Jessica McBride via Info Wars | YouTube

Judge Kimba Wood, the judge in the Michael Cohen case is facing questions of a conflict of interest.

Jason Boughton

Sports

Jill Ellis: One-hit wonder or undercover genius?

Jill Ellis during a press conference after a game. - [Anders Henrikson via Flickr]

Many fans are questioning Jill Ellis's decisions heading into the 2019 World Cup.

Hannah Carrier

Showbiz & Tv

Tenley Molzhan of 'The Bachelor' is getting married next week!

Red Rose Flower · Free photo on Pixabay - pixabay.com

The fans love Tenley and it turns out she has found her true love finally.

Mandy Robinson

Sports

NFL: Chicago Bears 2018 schedule outlook

Coach Matt Nagy now has his schedule and is ready to get to work. - [Chicago Bears / YouTube screencap]

Chicago will open their season in Green Bay and will play notable teams including the Patriots, Rams, and 49ers.

Alexander Patt

News

Omega-3 fish oil supplements are as effective as a placebo for dry eye

Omega-3 fish oil supplements. Image by Monicore via Pixabay.

Trial participants with dry eye given omega-3 oral supplements did not have better outcomes than those given olive oil capsules.

Tesneem Ayoub

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

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

Showbiz & Tv

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Season 8: Reunion spoiler madness

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' season 8 cast (Photo credit: Kyle Richards/Instagram)

'RHOBH' spoilers for the upcoming reunion detail blow-ups and f-bombs.

Heather Tooley

Showbiz & Tv

Who is Hayley Kiyoko, where did she come from?

Hayley Kiyoko: Singer, dancer, song writer, and actress. - [Vevo / YouTube Screencap]

The singer who dubbed the year as "twenty gay-teen" has released her first album.

Alexandra Lutz

Lifestyle

Stem Cell Therapy for treatment of pain, disease, and orthopedic injuries

How stem cells can help with arthritis and other illnesses - Image credit Jose Barreto | YouTube

Explore how this burgeoning course of treatment may benefit you or a loved one in pain.

C. E. O'Hara

Sports

NBA Rumors: Clippers’ package for Bradley Beal, Lakers' interest in John Wall

John Wall and Bradley Beal on the Wizards’ backcourt. – [image: NBA.com media/ YouTube screencap]

The Los Angeles Clippers have the assets to enter into Bradley Beal sweepstakes, the Lakers might find John Wall an intriguing trade option.

Sachiro Makomoto

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

Showbiz & Tv

'Dragon Ball Super' Movie: Latest update reveals encrypted slogan

The latest slogan of 'Dragon Ball Super' has a hidden message that fans discovered.

Akio Kishimoto

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

John Krasinski's 'A Quiet Place' continues to stay relevant

Emily Blunt stars in 'A Quiet Place.' [Image Source: Paramount Pictures/YouTube screencap]

Why it was so important to cast a deaf actress for Krasinkski's 'A Quiet Place.'

Andy Serrato

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