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Hurricane Iselle, the first of two hurricanes is set to strike Hawaii today. Then, a bill seeks to limit electric vehicle rebates to low-income Californians. According to the latest figures from digital trend tracker comScore, 166 million people in the US now own a smartphone. Finally, in a new documentary, “The Dog,” filmmakers Allison Berg and Frank Keraudren tell the story of John Wojtowicz, the inspiration for Al Pacino’s character in “Dog Day Afternoon.”

A California Bill that would mandate health plans to include all contraceptives has been approved in the state Senate. Also, a Russian crime syndicate has apparently stolen over 1 billion internet usernames and passwords from hundreds of thousands of websites. Then, a North Carolina restaurant is offering a 15 percent discount to its customers who pray while dining at the establishment.

By the end of this year 1 in 4 Californians will be apart of Cal Index, which will electronically document their complete medical histories. Then, while Congress headed to summer vacation, California’s state government headed back to Sacramento, and back to work. Finally, niche observances have taken over the calendar, what are the best and worst of these “holidays”?

An American doctor infected with the deadly Ebola virus was transferred Saturday to Emery University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Also, the Israeli military says it has resumed its attacks on the Gaza Strip, ending a self-declared, seven-hour cease-fire that was in effect for much of the day. Then, we'll discuss the popular "On The Run Tour" by artists Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Border vigilantes step up patrols in Texas. Also, a recent paper put out by the American Society for Nutrition featuring an updated definition of processed food is drawing a lot of flak from those in the public health community. Then, it's FilmWeek on AirTalk where we'll discuss this week's releases, including "Guardians Of The Galaxy," "Calvary," "Get On Up" and more.

Is Paleo a diet for an unhealthy planet? Also, California gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari apparently spent a week posing as a homeless, jobless man to look for a job in Fresno. Then, hitchhiking robot, hitchBot departed on a trip across Canada, relying on the kindness of strangers.

Just how much water did we lose due yesterday's UCLA busted water main? Also, a federal appeals court ruled last week that Florida legally can discourage physicians from asking patients about their gun ownership. Then, are skin whitening products dangerous and should they be banned? Finally, Eric Liu talks about his new book, 'A Chinaman's Chance.'

Congress is expected to vote Thursday on an emergency funding bill of $659 million for border security. Then, we’ll check in with a reporter to find out who the 100 individuals are who paid $5,000-a-person to help finance Brown’s trip and form the delegation that traveled with him. Also, an American doctor is in grave condition in the West African country of Liberia after contracting the Ebola virus. Finally, does language shape the way we think?

A 15-minute thunderstorm that hit Venice Beach Sunday left a 20-year-old man dead and four others injured by direct lightning strikes. Then, it's known as corporate "inversion.” That’s when a stateside company merges with a foreign entity and moves its headquarters to said country to avoid paying US taxes. Finally, new research shows that sunglasses may make people look more attractive. In a book explaining the history and psychology of sunglasses, Vanessa Brown explores how our shades relate to the idea of “cool.”

Investigation continues into the death of a woman who was shot by an 80-year-old man after she and an accomplice broke into his home. Also, a new report from the CDC says that less than half of American children are vaccinated against human papilloma virus (HPV), a form of cancer. Then, it's Filmweek on AirTalk!