Old-Timey Slang: 'Polking' Was A Vulgar Word
Slang words come and go — and some stay on forever.
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Angelina Jolie Pitt Has Ovaries Removed, Citing Cancer Fears
Writing in The New York Times, the actress, who had a preventive double mastectomy two years ago, said she carried a mutation in a gene that gave her an elevated risk of cancer.
Why There's A Big Battle Brewing Over The Lean Meat In Your Diet
Should the government recommend lean meat as part of a healthy diet? That's emerged as a political flashpoint. The panel working on federal guidelines says the evidence on lean meat is muddled.
Calif. Lawyer Proposes Ballot Initiative To Kill Gays And Lesbians
The "Sodomite Suppression Act" is unlikely to get a vote, but it's making waves in the Golden State, where all it takes is $200 and a few hundred thousand signatures to get on a ballot.
Wilson Sporting Goods Acquires Louisville Slugger Brand
The $70 million deal will join the makers of Major League Baseball's official bat with the company that produces MLB's official glove.
Rethinking Alcohol: Can Heavy Drinkers Learn To Cut Back?
The limit for healthy drinking may be less than you think — one drink a day for women and two for men, according to health experts. New strategies aim to help heavy drinkers reduce their intake.
'Cheated' Out Of An Education: Book Replays UNC's Student-Athlete Scandal
Authors Jay Smith and Mary Willingham explain how the school steered athletes to pass-through courses in order to keep players eligible.
Ted Cruz Makes It Official
The Texas senator is looking for a boost, as he trails other GOP presidential hopefuls. So he took the bold move of becoming the first to officially declare his candidacy.
Media Dissect Sen. Ted Cruz's Presidential Prospects
The Texas Republican's early focus will reportedly be fundraising and the caucuses. He faces what's likely to be a crowded Republican field for the 2016 presidential nomination.
Preventing Suicide With A 'Contagion Of Strength'
A suicide prevention program trains middle and high school students as peer mentors — shaping school culture and behavior around pillars of support.