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Air China Retracts Magazine That Warned Against London's Ethnic Neighborhoods

A journalist noticed that Air China's in-flight magazine told visitors to London that "precautions are needed" in neighborhoods with Indian, Pakistani and black residents. The airline has apologized.

WATCH: Bacteria Invade Antibiotics And Transform Into Superbugs

We know that bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics, but we've never seen it happen. An MIT scientist figured out how to show bacteria surviving antibiotics and invading a giant petri dish.

Then-Secretary of State Colin Powell finishes up a call outside the White House in 2002.

Colin Powell's Ways Around Disclosure Detailed In New Email

The former secretary of state under Republican George W. Bush used a personal computer connected to a private phone line to get around State Department servers.

On March 23, a man unloads fish from the U.S. fishing vessel the Sea Dragon at Pier 38 in Honolulu. According to an Associated Press report, Americans buying Hawaiian seafood are almost certainly eating fish caught by foreign workers hired through a U.S. government loophole that allows them jobs but exempts them from most basic workplace protections.

AP: Hawaiian Seafood Caught By 'Foreign Fishermen Confined To American Boats'

The Associated Press reports that Hawaiian fishing boats rely on hundreds of undocumented workers who can't step foot on shore and aren't protected by labor laws — all thanks to a legal loophole.

American Margaux Isaksen smiles during the women's fencing in the Modern Pentathlon on Aug. 19 at the Rio Olympics. She finished fourth in London in 2012 and 20th in Rio. "It makes you feel sort of worthless," Isaksen says of her performance. She calls this current period a "post-Olympic depression."

After Going For Gold, Athletes Can Feel The Post-Olympic Blues

After years of training and all the attention and hype, athletes can experience a profound letdown, even depression, when the games are over. They can struggle to fill a void in their lives.

In 2011, <em>Rolling Stone</em> named Nels Cline one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Guitarist Nels Cline On 'Lovers,' An Album 25 Years In The Making

Known for the avant-garde sound he brings to Wilco, Cline turns to ballads and jazz standards on his new album. He describes it as a "mood-music record" that isn't "cheesy."

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke Wednesday at the Conservative Party of New York State. Later in the day, he participated in an NBC candidate forum.

FACT CHECK: No, Russia Does Not Want To Defeat ISIS 'As Badly' As The U.S.

Donald Trump said Wednesday that "Russia wants to defeat ISIS as badly as we do." Also, Hillary Clinton defended her role in the campaign to attack Libya, saying it helped prevent a civil war.

McCrory Says NC Chamber Helped Write HB2; Chamber Denies Involvement

The North Carolina Chamber is again denying any involvement with helping to write the controversial state law known as HB2. "The North Carolina Chamber...

House Republicans Divided Over Impeachment Of IRS Commissioner

House Republicans are debating whether to move forward with trying to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. The debate is a fallout from the 2013 IRS scandal, in which conservative groups were unfairly targeted for seeking tax-exempt status. Conservatives are pushing reluctant GOP party leaders to move forward, but there is skepticism that this is a smart move so close to Election Day.

Since marijuana doesn't benefit mother or baby it should be avoided, researchers say. But there is stronger evidence for the harms of alcohol and tobacco.

Pot And Pregnancy: No Harm Seen At Birth, But Many Questions Remain

A review of studies on the effects of using marijuana while pregnant found no harms to newborns. But other studies have found an increased risk of thinking problems and ADHD in older children.

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