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SCOTUS takes on religion, Hong Kong protests, 'ghost guns,' double mastectomies, death with dignity and more
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Oct 6, 2014
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SCOTUS takes on religion, Hong Kong protests, 'ghost guns,' double mastectomies, death with dignity and more

On Monday, Take Two discusses SCOTUS taking on freedom of religion, ongoing protests in Hong Kong, a machine that makes untraceable guns, a study that challenges double mastectomy effectiveness, the death with dignity debate and more.

SLAT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 28: Supporters hold a pro-gay marriage rally outside the Utah State Capitol on January 28, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Several weeks ago a federal judge ruled unconstitutional a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage in the state of Utah. The ruling has since been stayed and is working it's way through the legal system. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
SLAT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 28: Supporters hold a pro-gay marriage rally outside the Utah State Capitol on January 28, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Several weeks ago a federal judge ruled unconstitutional a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage in the state of Utah. The ruling has since been stayed and is working it's way through the legal system. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)
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On Monday, Take Two discusses the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, a machine that makes untraceable guns, a study that challenges double mastectomy effectiveness, the death with dignity debate and more. 

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The fight for religious freedom heads back to the US Supreme Court this week. This time, the argument lies in the length of a beard.
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Many had hoped the high court would take on at least one of those cases to directly address the question of whether same-sex marriage is legal throughout the whole nation.
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Hewlett Packard has announced it is splitting itself into two. What does this say about HP and the changing world of technology?
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"It's a protest unlike any other I've ever covered and any that Hong Kong has ever seen," said Stuart Leavenworth, Beijing Bureau Chief for McClatchy.
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A new machine called the Ghost Gunner, which can be used to manufacture unregistered, operational AR-15 weapons, has been released to the public. It sold out in a matter of days.
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A study published last month in the Journal of the American Medical Association says the more radical procedure is largely unnecessary. Why are more women choosing it?
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Showcase for strong female characters? Or an exercise in misogyny. On The Lot takes on the debate over this week's box office winner, "Gone Girl."
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ISIS is the acronym for the Islamic militant group operating in Iraq and Syria, but it's also the name of many businesses, including a New Jersey company that makes weaves, wigs and hair pieces.
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Los Angeles Magazine's latest issue called “How L.A. Works” explains everything from how the “SigAlert” got its name to the things that go on in the city before 6 a.m.
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The story of the botanical gardens big and small throughout southern California is more than just about seeds and earth -- it's the story of people who toil away in the dirt to make it happen.
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Seventeen years ago, Oregon became the first state to allow legal options for physician-assisted dying. Past attempts in California have failed, but activists are now launching new efforts once again.
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The ballot measure in the upcoming election would give the California insurance commissioner's office the power to reject proposed health insurance premiums. What are supporters and detractors saying?
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Six months after the deadly Oso landslide in Washington, an investigation shows that many local governments do much less than Snohomish County to keep people from building on dangerous ground.
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Robert Morris University in Chicago offers a video game scholarship and considers it part of the sports department. Kurt Melcher, the assistant Athletic Director at the school, shares more.
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Linguist Dan Jurafsky studied menus for his new book that examines the history of food language and how cheaper and more expensive restaurants word their menus.