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Ali Akdeniz, 85, who always dresses to impress, in some of his various outfits in Berlin. Thanks to photographer Zoe Spawton, he became the star of a blog called What Ali Wore. Courtesy of Zoe Spawton hide caption

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Age 85 And Still Stylish On The Streets Of Berlin

In Berlin, street fashion's trendiest figure is Ali Akdeniz, age 85. His dapper attire is the focus of a blog that went viral. Its creator, Zoe Spawton, won Germany's most prestigious design prize.

Ecologists found signs of Ebola in a Rousettus leschenaultii fruit bat. These bats are widespread across south Asia, from India to China. Kevin Olival/EcoHealth Alliance hide caption

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Goats and Soda

Where Could Ebola Emerge Next?

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Where Could Ebola Emerge Next?

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Ali Akdeniz, 85, who always dresses to impress, in some of his various outfits in Berlin. Thanks to photographer Zoe Spawton, he became the star of a blog called What Ali Wore. Courtesy of Zoe Spawton hide caption

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Age 85 And Still Stylish On The Streets Of Berlin

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Age 85 And Still Stylish On The Streets Of Berlin

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Junior Adriano at his former high school in Anthony, Texas. Kainaz Amaria/NPR hide caption

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Borderland: Dispatches From The U.S.-Mexico Boundary

Undocumented Immigrant Now Feels 'More American'

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Undocumented Immigrant Now Feels 'More American'

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Megiddëh Goldston (left) with Heidi Hameed (right) and her husband, Raphael, at StoryCorps in Colorado Springs, Colo. Raphael holds photos of his son, Ish — short for Ishaq — who was killed in July when he was struck by a car driven by Megiddëh's sister. StoryCorps hide caption

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StoryCorps

Out Of Tragedy, An Unexpected Connection Is Made

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Out Of Tragedy, An Unexpected Connection Is Made

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All Tech Considered

Why Buy When You Can Borrow? App Connects People And Stuff

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Why Buy When You Can Borrow? App Connects People And Stuff

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