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How America’s First African-American Diplomat Saved Thousands of Lives

Ebenezer Bassett took advantage of slow communications to buck U.S. policy and save others.

NASA Has Scheduled Its First All-Female Spacewalk

The historic spacewalk is scheduled for March 29.

The Bizarre Things People Leave in the Back of an Uber

A dog, magical wand and breast pump all made the list.

Can the Man Who Saved Mosul Keep ISIS at Bay and Forge a Future?

In Iraq, an RCL contributor talks one-on-one with the general behind the mission.

Climbers Missing On Pakistan’s “Killer Mountain”

Traversing the mountain has a 22% mortality rate.

Report: Nike Co-founder Approved Kaepernick Ad After Talk With LeBron James

Phil Knight revealed the basketball star's input played a key role in the brand’s decision.

The U.S. Trade Deficit Trump Promised to Shrink Has Exploded to Record High

The president is about to embark upon a reelection campaign with a core promise unfulfilled.

Virgin Atlantic Ends Policy Requiring Female Flight Crew to Wear Makeup

The shift marks a “significant change” in the airline industry.

Suits and Ties No Longer Required of Goldman Sachs Employees

The more laid-back approach is due to “the changing nature of workplaces."

Angels Contact MLB About Bryce Harper Tampering With Mike Trout

The star outfielder plans to pitch Trout on joining him on the Philadelphia Phillies.

Mario Batali Gives Up Rights to All Restaurants Amid Year-Old #MeToo Scandal

Batali is also selling his shares in Eataly, the chain of luxury Italian supermarkets.

California Track Cancels Racing After 21 Horse Deaths in Two Months

Santa Anita is scheduled to host the Breeders' Cup world championships this fall.

How Scammer Sex Scientist Passed Himself off as a Doctor

The fraud exploited the medical and journalistic fields to make himself seem credible.

R. Kelly Claims He’s Been “Assassinated” in Interview: “I’m Not Lucifer, I’m a Man”

The R&B singer denied he's been sexually abusing women and controlling their lives.