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Voting Rights Act at 50, more concern about hacked cars, efforts to sell us on virtual reality
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Aug 6, 2015
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Voting Rights Act at 50, more concern about hacked cars, efforts to sell us on virtual reality

A half century later, the Voting Rights Act still faces challenges, more cars have security flaws that allow them to be hacked, does the public really want VR?

Al Gordon puts on his "I Voted" sticker after voting in the Los Angeles County primary election on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Saint Mary of the Angels in Los Feliz.
Al Gordon puts on his "I Voted" sticker after voting in the Los Angeles County primary election on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Saint Mary of the Angels in Los Feliz.
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A half century later, the Voting Rights Act still faces challenges, more cars have security flaws that allow them to be hacked, does the public really want VR?

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For civil rights activists, it was a hard-fought victory. But some say the fight isn’t over.
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The Voting Rights Act was primarily designed to protect black voters, but we can't forget that it also helped other minorities like Latinos and Asians.
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Things should definitely get interesting.
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GM, Chrysler and Tesla. All have been breached, and remotely controlled by clever hackers. How secure is your car, and what are automakers doing?
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Companies like Facebook, Google, and even Samsung are exploring ways to integrate virtual reality into our everyday lives.
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When earthquakes don't behave as expected, how being a perfectionist can harm your health, and why you should be eating more spicy foods.
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On this week's State of Affairs, GOP debate preview, Governor Jerry Brown's climate change push, and the "Fix California Challenge" finalists.
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Pro -Soccer fans all over LA have been waiting for the start of what many are considering a new era for the LA Galaxy. For a new player to join the ranks, Giovani Dos Santos.
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A new interpretation of "Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet" is making its way to the big screen. And in it actress Quvenzhane Wallis brings to life the character Almitra.