“The Soulkeepers,” popular YA books series to get film treatment

“The Soulkeepers,” popular YA books series to get film treatment

May 29, 2014 - 11:43 AMT  07:43 GMT
In addition to the “Soulkeepers Series,” G.P. Ching is the bestselling author of the “Grounded” trilogy.
Malaysian jet ping area ruled out, officials say

Malaysian jet ping area ruled out, officials say

May 29, 2014 - 11:33 AMT  07:33 GMT
The statement came hours after a U.S. Navy official said that the acoustic signals probably came from some other man-made source.
Jason Bateman, Tina Fey in

Jason Bateman, Tina Fey in "This Is Where I Leave You" comedy trailer (video)

 May 29, 2014 - 11:07 AMT  07:07 GMT
Bateman stars as Judd who had everything going on in his life until he caught his wife in bed with his boss.
NATO service member dies in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

NATO service member dies in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

May 29, 2014 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
An Afghan officer said two roadside bombings in the southern city of Kandahar have killed one policeman and wounded four.
Atom Egoyan thriller “Remember” sells worldwide

Atom Egoyan thriller “Remember” sells worldwide

May 29, 2014 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
The thriller centers on "the darkest chapter of modern history as it collides with a contemporary mission of revenge."
Apple confirms $3 billion deal to buy Beats Electronics

Apple confirms $3 billion deal to buy Beats Electronics

May 29, 2014 - 10:47 AMT  06:47 GMT
This deal will give Apple control over Beats Electronics' popular headphones and speakers branding, in addition to Beats Music's streaming service.
Iran sentences Facebook users to total of 123 years in prison

Iran sentences Facebook users to total of 123 years in prison

May 29, 2014 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
The eight, who were reportedly all Facebook users, were arrested last year by the Cyber Unit of the Revolutionary Guard.
Violence rocks Iraq as 54 die in car bombings

Violence rocks Iraq as 54 die in car bombings

May 29, 2014 - 10:12 AMT  06:12 GMT
The bloodshed hit mostly Shi’ite sections of Baghdad and the troubled northern city of Mosul, where an al Qaeda breakaway faction holds sway.
Not every global threat justifies U.S. military response: Obama

Not every global threat justifies U.S. military response: Obama

May 29, 2014 - 10:01 AMT  06:01 GMT
Obama denied U.S. power had ebbed under his watch, after he withdrew troops from Iraq and as he does the same in Afghanistan.
Renegade Libyan general forces bomb govt.-funded Islamist militia

Renegade Libyan general forces bomb govt.-funded Islamist militia

May 29, 2014 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
Gen Haftar's actions have been backed by an array of armed groups, including military forces in the east as well as some members of the air force.
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