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Scalia And Leonard Nimoy: Justice's Death Spurs Conspiracy Theories

The Texas flag flies at the entrance to the Cibolo Creek Ranch on Sunday, the day after Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead there. Matthew Busch/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Scalia And Leonard Nimoy: Justice's Death Spurs Conspiracy Theories

February 16, 2016 • The second-guessing started when the cause of Antonin Scalia's death was established over the phone by a local justice of the peace and no autopsy was ordered.

Who Was Mr. Spock?

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Opinion

13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Who Was Mr. Spock?

March 8, 2015 • The passing of actor Leonard Nimoy gives us an occasion to think again about the character of Mr. Spock himself. Commentator Alva Noë reflects.

Mr. Spock, Mixed-Race Pioneer

Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. The character's mixed Vulcan and human heritage set him apart from the rest of the Star Trek crew. Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion

Code Switch

Mr. Spock, Mixed-Race Pioneer

March 1, 2015 • As Mr. Spock on Star Trek, the late Leonard Nimoy embodied the conflicts faced by many biracial and other people of color. Even on the diverse crew of the Enterprise, he stood out.

Leonard Nimoy's Mr. Spock Taught Us Acceptance Is Highly Logical

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Leonard Nimoy's Mr. Spock Taught Us Acceptance Is Highly Logical

February 28, 2015 • The Star Trek actor died Friday in Los Angeles, and NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says Nimoy's signature role taught fans the power of accepting their differences rather than fighting them.

The Two-Way

#LLAP: Tributes Flow For Leonard Nimoy

February 27, 2015 • His death today at age 83 prompted an outpouring of grief on social media. Nimoy was best known for his role as the half-Vulcan, half-human Mr. Spock in Star Trek.

Leonard Nimoy, Mr. Spock On 'Star Trek,' Dies At 83

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Leonard Nimoy, Mr. Spock On 'Star Trek,' Dies At 83

February 27, 2015 • The cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, his granddaughter tells NPR.

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