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Why are people choosing not to vote? #ThatMexicanThing goes viral, a closer look at Google Home
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Oct 5, 2016
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Why are people choosing not to vote? #ThatMexicanThing goes viral, a closer look at Google Home

Why some are choosing to not cast any vote for any candidate, #ThatMexicanThing Vice President debate moment goes viral, comparing and contrasting Google Home and Amazon's Alexa.

Volunteers gave about stickers to newly naturalized American citizens after they registered to vote.
Volunteers gave about stickers to newly naturalized American citizens after they registered to vote.
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Why some are choosing to not cast any vote for any candidate, #ThatMexicanThing Vice President debate moment goes viral, comparing and contrasting Google Home and Amazon's Alexa.

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Dissatisfaction with both major presidential candidates has some saying they won't vote in November. But how big of an impact could that have on the election?
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On Wednesday night California voters will get their only chance to see the two candidates for U.S. Senate meet on the debate stage.
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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caused a stir when he reportedly talked about not having "fun" while playing. The backlash was fierce, questioning whether highly-paid athletes should complain with such top salaries.
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Comedian Phoebe Robinson, known by her fans as one half of the 2 Dope Queen comedy podcast. She stopped by to chat about her new book 'You Can't touch my hair.'
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Clearly, Pence's quip did not go over well with Mexican Americans who were already opponents of the Trump-Pence ticket. ButWhat about Trump supporters?
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Imagine boarding a flight on your next trip. It's crowded. It's late. You're waiting for wheels up. But then, you're asked to move. The reason? Another passenger has requested not to sit next to you because you're a woman.
Google has introduced its new voice-enabled smart speaker called Home. But it different from Amazon's Echo? David Pierce at WIRED explains.
How will innovation continue to alter life here in Southern California? KPCC has paired up with ArtCenter College of Design to find out.
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You don't have to wear spandex when you pedal. More companies are designing functional clothes for biking that also look great off the bike.