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At age 91, Mikhail Gorbachev passed away. He served as the final president of the former Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991.  What did Gorbachev die of?  Mikhail Gorbachev passed away after a protracted illness, according to Russian state news sources. According to RIA Novosti on Tuesday, "Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev died this evening following a severe and protracted illness," the Central Clinical Hospital announced. People claim that the guy who made significant political and economic changes in the USSR that contributed to the conclusion of the Cold War was ill for a protracted period.  According to Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's spokesman, the Russian president sent his sympathies. According to RIA Novosti, Vladimir Putin will communicate with Mikhail Gorbachev's loved ones on Wednesday.  Gorbachev changed the norm for Soviet leaders, who up until then had typically been distant, frigid personalities, with his outgoing, personable attitude.  He worked to implement i

Strong storms swept through the region.  Include the freephone number 800.477.4747 for DTE Energy . Use our automated system to report power outages or downed power lines by dialing this number.  Finding the power outage map by zip code : 1. The DTE Outage Map can be seen here or on the DTE Energy app.  2. Follow the Michigan Weather Radar here in real time. 3.  Follow warnings for severe weather here.  4.   upload your storm photos here. 5.  Visit Weather Center to read more stories about the forecast.  Safety Advice during Storms.  ✔Avoid being within 20 feet of downed electrical wires and anything they are in contact with, such as water puddles and fences. Keep both kids and pets away.  ✔After a major storm, exercise particular caution in areas near metal fences that carry electricity. The area where a downed power line touches a metal fence will have the strongest electric current. Even a connected fence located a few backyards away can be dangerously charged.  ✔ Never go pas

Gabourey Sidibe before and after photos Actress Gabourey Sidibe , 33, who underwent weight loss surgery last year, is now speaking out about her experience as well as her battles with depression, anxiety, and bulimia. When asked why she decided to have laproscopic bariatric surgery after learning that her older brother Ahmen, 34, had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, the "Empire" star told PEOPLE Magazine, "I just didn't want to worry," adding, "I genuinely didn't want to worry about all the effects that go along with diabetes. "I genuinely worry all the time about losing my toes." Sidibe, who is most known for her work in the 2009 film "Precious," reportedly sought to shed weight naturally for more than ten years before having surgery in secret in May. Tag: Gabourey Sidibe on weight loss surgery insurance secrets

Biggie smalls 20 years We talk about the deaths of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur in this first episode of Biggie Smalls' anniversary show, Unsolved (RIP Biggie Smalls).. After talking about Tupac in Vegas, we're heading back on the road to talk about Biggie in Los Angeles. So let's get started. Christopher Wallace, often known as Biggie Smalls or the Notorious B.I.G., was in attendance at a Soul Train Awards after-party on March 9, 1997, at the Peterson Auto Museum in Los Angeles. Around a.m., Biggie Smalls and Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy of Puff Daddy and the head of the east coast record label Bad Boy Records, where Biggie was signed, departed the event. P. Diddy and other people departed in a vehicle, and Biggie and his driver and two buddies left on their own. While travelling north on Fairfax Avenue, Biggie's car followed Diddy's vehicle, but only Biggie's vehicle would come to a halt at the intersection with Wilshire Boulevard. At the inter

What's up guys? For TOP TRENDING NEWS STORIES TODAY, I'm Julius Purnomo, and during the NFL's season opener on Thursday night, Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall kneeled in support of fellow NFL player Colin Kaepernick during the National Anthem. Marshall, who played with the 49ers QB in college, recently spoke with the Colorado Springs Gazette, telling them that he fully supports Kaepernick's decision to sit out during the anthem. "I understand where he’s coming from," he said, adding, "I definitely see what he’s saying. I support him on that.   I’m not mad at him for that." Naturally, all of the stuffy and ignorant people on Twitter called out the Broncos player, writing some pretty offensive things like,  Who the hell cares about an overpaid pansy ass punk that can run fast?" Not impressed. @BMarshall and Overpaid THUG!Disrespect our nation, our flag, and our anthem.   Boycott @Broncos It should also be no surprise that the woman who wrote

LeBron James and Savannah Brinson: Married! Savannah Brinson and LeBron James have tied the knot. Last but not least, the couple, mothers and fathers of two sons and sweethearts for the past twelve (!) years, made it official at the Grand Del Mar lodge in San Diego, Calif.  The couple's sons, LeBron James, Jr., eight, and Bryce Maximus James, six, ended up there for mum and dad's massive working day alongside close friends and family members. LeBron's teammate and fellow NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade, as well as his girlfriend Gabrielle Union , as well as artist Ne-Yo, were present at the wedding. LeBron James proposed to Savannah Brinson with a huge ring at the Shelborne Lodge in South Beach, and they became engaged in January 2012. Congratulations to the happy couple and family!