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Steve Ballmer on his new role as Clippers owner, why food allergies are on the rise, drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants
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Sep 25, 2014
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Steve Ballmer on his new role as Clippers owner, why food allergies are on the rise, drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants

On Thursday, Take Two sits down with Steve Ballmer to talk about his new role as Clippers owner. Then, we'll discuss an effort to bring attention to the Valley's art scene, why food allergies are on the rise and what's next for California's plan allowing undocumented immigrants to qualify for drivers licenses.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer speaks with media at the Clippers' Training Center in Playa Vista, Calif. on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer speaks with media at the Clippers' Training Center in Playa Vista, Calif. on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
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On Thursday, Take Two sits down with Steve Ballmer to talk about his new role as Clippers owner. Then, we'll discuss an effort to bring attention to the Valley's art scene, why food allergies are on the rise and what's next for California's plan allowing undocumented immigrants to qualify for drivers licenses.

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It's a brief window into Jimi Hendrix's life, but the new movie is very telling of how one woman played a central role in his career.
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