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Democracy divide, robot soccer, prolific sci-fi writer Octavia Butler
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Mar 9, 2016
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Democracy divide, robot soccer, prolific sci-fi writer Octavia Butler

The digital divide during an election year, Cal Tech's 31st annual robot soccer competition, remembering sci-fi legend, Octavia Butler.

Science fiction writer Octavia Butler in 1984.
Science fiction writer Octavia Butler in 1984.
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Patti Perret
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The digital divide during an election year, CalTech's 31st annual robot soccer competition, remembering sci-fi and horro legen, Octavia Butler.

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Presidential debates often air on cable channels or stream live online. But what about those who don't have home access to Internet?
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Will the UFC's Holm v. Rousey rematch still happen? Also, what's next for star tennis player Maria Sharapova after admitting using a recently-banned drug?
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Frustration, fire and destruction were all part of Cal Tech's 31st annual ME-72 competition, which culminated in a robot soccer match.
The California native was the first black woman to achieve international fame as a writer in the sci-fi genre.
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Egyptian Emad Elsayed will leave the U.S. for a Facebook threat about Donald Trump. However, the First Amendment has limits protecting speech like this.
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The South Coast Air Quality board says it plans to introduce more industry-friendly pollution rules. One official fears that sets things backwards.
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"The tipping point has been reached," says Michelle Dalton Tyree, Fashion Trends Daily. "Plus-size models and fashion are gaining acceptance in the fashion community."