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Political cartoonist speaks on Charlie Hebdo attack, Andrew Young talks 'Selma,' wearable fitness trackers and data
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Jan 8, 2015
Political cartoonist speaks on Charlie Hebdo attack, Andrew Young talks 'Selma,' wearable fitness trackers and data

A cartoonist for the International New York Times discusses his reaction to the killings at Charlie Hebdo. Andrew Young, chair of the Andrew Young Foundation and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., talks about the new film 'Selma.' Plus, wearable fitness trackers are popular these days. Tech writer Dave Pogue discusses what is done with the data that is collected, and if it's even accurate.

People hold placards reading in French "I am Charlie" during a gathering at the Place de la Republique (Republic square) in Paris, on January 7, 2015, following an attack by unknown gunmen on the offices of the satirical weekly, Charlie Hebdo. France's Muslim leadership sharply condemned the shooting at the Paris satirical weekly that left at least 12 people dead as a "barbaric" attack and an assault on press freedom and democracy. AFP PHOTO / DOMINIQUE FAGET        (Photo credit should read DOMINIQUE FAGET/AFP/Getty Images)
People hold placards reading in French "I am Charlie" during a gathering at the Place de la Republique (Republic square) in Paris, on January 7, 2015, following an attack by unknown gunmen on the offices of the satirical weekly, Charlie Hebdo. France's Muslim leadership sharply condemned the shooting at the Paris satirical weekly that left at least 12 people dead as a "barbaric" attack and an assault on press freedom and democracy. AFP PHOTO / DOMINIQUE FAGET (Photo credit should read DOMINIQUE FAGET/AFP/Getty Images)
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A cartoonist for the International New York Times discusses his reaction to the killings at Charlie Hebdo. Andrew Young, chair of the Andrew Young Foundation and friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., talks about the new film 'Selma.' Plus, wearable fitness trackers are popular these days. Tech writer Dave Pogue discusses what is done with the data that is collected, and if it's even accurate.

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The killing in France of some of the country's most celebrated political cartoonists has sent a wave of shock and horror through a community not known to shake easily.
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This week the Portland Police Department announced a draft of guidelines that may have a dramatic effect on how the police interact with people suffering from mental illness.
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Former Atlanta mayor and U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young is depicted in the film, 'Selma.' He joins Take Two to reflect on that time, and how it measures up with his own experience.
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Sit back, close your eyes, and let your car drive you home. The push toward autonomous vehicles is picking up steam.
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The high payout isn't that unusual and it could change the way the department handles abuse allegations in the future, says UCLA's Sharon Dolovich.
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The fitness tracker industry is growing; it's become a $1.15 billion industry. But there are still some unanswered questions about the data these gadgets collect.
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Yesterday, the Departments of Justice and Education jointly issued new guidance reminding schools of their obligations to English learners.
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Southern California Public Radio reporters Alice Walton and Frank Stoltze review the latest in Southern California politics.