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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament approved a reform of the EU's court for competition cases on Wednesday that will increase the number of judges and shorten the time it takes to deliver judgments.

An F-16 pilot on a training mission over the Lowcountry Wednesday afternoon had an emergency and was forced to jettison his external fuel tanks.

WASHINGTON — House Republicans nominated Rep. Paul Ryan on Wednesday to become the chamber’s next speaker, rallying behind a youthful overachiever they hope will guide them out of weeks of internal feuding and disarray and point the party toward accomplishments they can highlight in next year’s elections.

CLEMSON — Long hours, little pay. Late nights, early mornings. College coaches’ secret weapons.

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A retailer-backed mobile wallet that rivals Apple Inc's Apple Pay has expanded its customer test to 200 stores at 12 large retailers in Ohio, its chief executive officer said on Wednesday.

ROME (Reuters) - Italian Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan gave strong support on Wednesday to the country's central bank governor who is involved in a corruption investigation.

Attorney Ed Bell will take over as president and part owner of the Charleston School of Law on Thursday and will aim to move the school from a for-profit to a nonprofit model.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Two U.S. astronauts wrapped up nearly seven hours of electrical work and maintenance chores outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, part of an ongoing upgrade to prepare the outpost for new commercial space taxis.

AARHUS, Denmark, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A Chilean mathematician says he has devised a tournament format in which every match will count and which solves the problem of how to organise a 24, 36 or even 50-team competition.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago's city council on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a museum, proposed by "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas, that has been touted as an economic and cultural benefit but also criticized as an eyesore on protected lakefront property.

Customers will not see an immediate effect from Walgreens Boots Alliance’s agreement to acquire Rite Aid Corp.

LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade named the following team on Wednesday for the Rugby World Cup third-place playoff against South Africa at the Olympic Stadium on Friday:

Every year, the Coastal Carolina Fair adjusts its vendor lineup so attendees can get a crack at whatever’s burning up the fried-food circuit. And every year, on the fair’s first day, spokesman Joe Bolchoz makes a beeline for the longstanding Fiske French Fries booth.

U.S. House of Representatives Republican Speaker Nominee Paul Ryan says the country is on the wrong track and that change is coming in the House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

U.S. House of Representatives Republican Speaker Nominee Paul Ryan says the country is on the wrong track and that change is coming in the House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The latest James Bond movie "Spectre" is breaking records at the British box office, Sony Pictures Entertainment said on Wednesday.

European Union lawmakers have declared their opposition to using farm subsidies to raise cattle for bullfighting.

European Union nations have reached a tentative deal on tougher emissions tests for diesel cars after the Volkswagen scandal showed previous methods were ineffective. The slow phase-in of the new standards, however, drew...

When Duke Ready, potter and teacher, passed away in April, he left an enduring legacy. He touched the lives of several friends and students, many of whom worked alongside him at Duke’s School of Pottery in West Ashley.

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If you’ve ever tried to watch a horror movie on mute, you’ve probably gained a whole new appreciation for the musicians behind the film’s score. The daunting bass and the sudden violin shrieks are as important to a horror classic’s suspense as the dagger-wielding villains or flickering ghosts.

While the American version of the circus often centers on animal taming and clown tricks, other countries emphasize highly skilled acrobatics and inventive balancing stunts as the centerpiece attraction.

(Reuters) - A former Rabobank trader accused of engaging in a scheme to manipulate Libor told a jury on Wednesday that he sometimes learnt of improper requests from traders to rig the benchmark rate, but never acted on them.

The state released a document Wednesday that said Pennsylvania school districts and other educational entities are borrowing at least $431 million because of the state budget impasse.

Fresh off their royal world premiere, "Spectre" stars Daniel Craig, Monica Bellucci and Christoph Waltz joined director Sam Mendes on the red carpet in Rome on Tuesday, where part of the latest James Bond installment was filmed.