Sunday, December 27, 2015

90-Year-Old Gay Man Recalls Long Struggle With His Sexuality Plus 4 More Stories

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90-Year-Old Gay Man Recalls Long Struggle With His Sexuality

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to 90-year-old Hector Black about his life as a closeted gay man who didn't come out until he was 70 years old.

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The Two-Way

Manhunt Underway For 'Affluenza' Teen

Ethan Couch was sentenced to probation in 2013 for killing four people in a drunken-driving wreck when he was 16. Now 18, Couch is on the run, possibly with his mother, after violating parole.

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The Two-Way

Government Can't Deny Trademarks Over Offensive Names, Appeals Court Rules

The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that a band — called "The Slants" — should be issued a trademark despite their offensive name. Their speech is protected by the First Amendment.

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Shots - Health News

It's Costing A Lot Of Money To Make Those Toenails Fungus-Free

The health care system could save millions of dollars on treating toenail fungus by cutting out one test, researchers say. But that means that some people might take medication they didn't need.

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The Two-Way

WATCH: SpaceX Celebrates A Spectacular Accomplishment

The SpaceX team just lost it after one of their rockets launched satellites to space and then landed back on Earth upright.

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NPR