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Europe's top court has ruled that Uber is a transportation company — not merely an e-commerce service. Here, a Spanish taxi driver is seen protesting against Uber and another service, Cabify, during cabdrivers' demonstration last month.

European Court Says Uber Is A Transport Company, In A Win For Taxi Drivers

A taxi drivers association in Barcelona had complained that Uber was guilty of unfair competition and misleading business practices.

Some In GOP Say Hoover Still House Speaker

The former Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives who resigned last month after acknowledging he secretly settled a sexual harassment claim…

Negro Leagues' Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson Dies At Age 82

Johnson was the last surviving woman to play Major League Baseball in the Negro Leagues. She was recruited to play for Indianapolis' Clowns after being denied a chance with an all-white women's team.

Olympic Committee Releases 'Olympic Athlete from Russia' Logo

The IOC's Olympic Athlete from Russia Implementation Group released guidelines for uniforms, accessories and equipment two weeks after the Russian team was effectively banned.

Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead in their house north of downtown Toronto. The house is seen here in a Google Maps image.

Police Investigating 'Suspicious' Deaths Of Billionaire Toronto Couple

Barry Sherman was 75; Honey Sherman was 70. Their bodies were found shortly before noon on Friday, after a 911 call brought police to their house.

Aquavit has become a way for distilleries and bartenders to make a name for themselves in an increasingly saturated market.

After Scandinavian Spirit Shortage, American Distillers Give Aquavit A Shot

A once obscure spirit unless you have Scandinavian heritage, new and old-style aquavit is exploding on the American craft liquor scene. Maybe the secret's in the spices.

The MacArthur Foundation has awarded $100 million to Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committtee to create a version of Sesame Street aimed at Syrian refugee children. Above: Characters from the Afghani version of the show that premiered this year.

$100 Million Prize Will Deploy Muppets To The Middle East

The money from the MacArthur Foundation will fund new Sesame Street programs for Syrian refugees.

The further away people with Hispanic ancestry are from their immigrant roots, the less likely they are to identify as Hispanic or Latino, a new Pew Research Center study finds.

Latino Identity Fades As Immigrant Ties Weaken, Study Finds

About one in 10 adults with Hispanic ancestors do not identify as Hispanic or Latino, according to a Pew Research Center study. This trend could slow the growth of the Latino population.

A firefighter snaps a quick picture amid efforts to contain the Thomas Fire in Montecito, Calif., earlier this month.

As Winds Rise Once More, Firefighters Fear 'Flare-Up' In Massive Thomas Blaze

Lately, firefighters had seen a rare lull in the conditions that helped fan the Thomas Fire into the second-largest wildfire in modern California history. The forecast looks far less kind.

People protest in front of the presidential palace in Warsaw, Poland, earlier this month against controversial moves by the right-wing government that the EU insists undermine the rule of law and separation of powers.

Polish President Signs Controversial Laws As EU Triggers Punishment Clause

For two years, the ruling Law and Justice party has worked to solidify political control over the Polish courts. Now the EU is activating a sanctions law that has never been used before.

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