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New screenwriter hired to write 'Maleficent' sequel
Jez Butterworth was hired to revise the screenplay for "Maleficent 2." He apparently took the reins from original script writer Linda Woolverton, and has experience working with other Disney films.
Huawei unveils world's first mobile computing platform, Kirin 970
Huawei unveiled their first flagship system on a chip (SoC), dubbed the Kirin 970, which is set with built-in AI capabilities that allow mobile devices to perform faster and most advanced.
Three Texas churches damaged in Hurricane Harvey sue federal agency over refusal to provide relief for places of worship
Three Texas churches severely damaged in Hurricane Harvey are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over what they say is its policy of refusing to provide disaster relief to places of worship because of their religious status.
Why Pope Francis needs all the prayers he can get as he visits Colombia, rife with poverty, corruption and war
Colombia has been torn by armed conflict since 1964, and it is weighed down by drug-trafficking related to cocaine production.
'Grey's Anatomy' season 14 news: Major cast changes
"Grey's Anatomy" will be back for its 14th season this month, and fans can't wait for the special two-hour premiere of the hit medical drama television series.
Most Brits and Canadians accept evolution â but 1 in 5 atheists struggle with it
Most Brits and Canadians accept an evolutionary account of human origins, according to a new study, with less than 10 per cent of Brits backing creationism instead. However, a significant portion among the non-religious population of both nations struggle with evolutionary science, saying it can't explain the origin of human consciousness.
Georgian priest guilty in cyanide murder plot
A court has found a Georgian priest guilty of trying to murder the personal secretary and adviser of Patriach, Ilia II, the head of the country's Orthodox Church.
'We must teach the Gospel of Christ even if they kill us': Philippines archbishop speaks out against government
A Catholic archbishop in the Philippines has told clergy to continue preaching the Gospel even if they are threatened with death and 'the government is hostile'.
DACA: Did evangelicals help or hinder 'Dreamers'?
Donald Trump's decision to cancel a program helping the children of illegal immigrants has bought widespread condemnation from faith groups.
Christian children 'forced to recite Islamic prayers' in order to receive food in Sudan refugee camps
Christian children at refugee camps in Sudan are not receiving food unless they say Islamic prayers, according to reports received by sources close to the leading Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).
'King of Fighters: Destiny' episode 6 spoilers: Is the demon Orochi coming back?
It looks like the inhabitants of South Town will be disturbed by an ancient force in the sixth episode of the Japanese original net anime (ONA) series "King of Fighters: Destiny."
'Bad Boys III' still happening, says movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer
In a recent interview with Yahoo, producer Jerry Bruckheimer mentioned that a third "Bad Boys" movie is still set to happen.
'The Walking Dead' location-based AR mobile game set to launch soon
"The Walking Dead" has decided to expand its franchise into a mobile game, dubbed "The Walking Dead: Our World." Developed by AMC and Next Games, it's set to be location-based augmented reality game, highly similar to the 2016 fad "Pokemon Go."
Hillary Clinton's pastor seeks forgiveness as book is pulled after further plagiarism found
Hillary Clinton's pastor Bill Shillady has apologised and sought forgiveness after further evidence of plagiarism in his new book led to the book being pulled and published copies being destroyed.
Pastor and his wife are confirmed among the victims of Hurricane Harvey
Pastor Donald Ray Rogers and his wife of more than 20 years, Spenceria, died after their truck got stuck in a flooded road as they went to check on a relative during Hurricane Harvey.
Aspiring pastor accused of killing his Sunday school teacher wife claims he had taken too much cough medicine
Matthew Phelps, 28, said in a 911 call that he woke up to find his Sunday school teacher wife, Lauren, dead on the floor after taking more cough medicine than he should have.