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On Friday independent journalist Don Lemon was arrested on federal civil right charges for allegedly interfering with a Minnesota church service. Now, many journalists have questions about whether their reporting puts them at risk. Lizzy Solorzano spoke with longtime immigration reporter Jean Guerrero about how journalists approach their work amid current threats.

On Tuesday the partial government shutdown ended after the Republican-led House passed a funding package. Five agencies received funding through the end of September: the Pentagon, as well as the State, Education, Treasury and Labor departments. But the Department of Homeland Security was only funded through the end of next week, with Congress at a stalemate over immigration enforcement.

In just nine months, Americans will once again cast their ballots in the midterm elections. The goal for both parties is to gain more congressional seats. Currently, the Republicans have majority control over both the house and the senate. Historically midterm elections are a reflection of the performance of the incumbent party. What are the issues on the table this time? How are Americans feeling...

With Bad Bunny's three Grammy wins and Super Bowl Headliner show, this week is big for the Puerto Rican star. His album, DeBI TiRAR MaS FOToS, was the first Spanish language album to win a Grammy for Album of the Year. What does this mean for the Latine community ahead of his 2026 Super Bowl performance?

Trojans return home to Holiday Drama.

Religious centers on and around campus are ready and have started events to bring on the cozy, holiday spirit!

Songwriting during the holidays has created a unique trend in pop culture.

The newest coffee staple on Figueroa is serving up some exciting holiday drinks.

Social media posts have boosted Angel Tree donations this Christmas.

Trojans discuss if the Wish List can be used to get their dream gift.

The micro-businesses operated by street vendors are a lifeline for their families and their communities. They contribute to the local economy and help keep other businesses afloat. But many LA street vendors are undocumented -- and recent immigration raids have made their job a risky occupation. But some vendors are holding on, because they have to. Lizbeth Solorzano has the story.

Yesterday, the L.A. City Council voted against a proposal that would have banned ban police from using less-lethal weapons, such as rubber bullets and tear gas. That decision is sparking reactions across Los Angeles. For a lot of civilians, bystanders... and even journalists, this decision feels personal. Angelina Lovato reports

The Trump administration paused all green card applications from 19 "countries of concern" this morning. The move follows the shooting of 2 national guard members by an immigrant from Afghanistan, one of the countries being restricted. Sebastian Soto sat down with Attorney Amina Fields to discuss the implications.

On today’s final segment of Global Campus, Susan Nyirenda spoke with Michael Torto. He is a Harvard graduate, college essay coach, and content creator. He helps people understand how sociology is a lens that helps us understand the world we live in, through unexpected ways, like rap lyrics.

The USC Village is known for its constantly rotating vendors, but what does it take to keep these stores in business?

Wrapped season is here, but the debate goes far beyond top artists. USC students say the rivalry between Apple Music and Spotify is growing, with strong opinions on cost, sound quality, features and fairness to musicians.

It's final exam season at USC, and for many Trojans, that means one thing: stress. Our inboxes are flooded with promises of resources, but students aren't always sure how to access them.

Tensions in the Caribbean are rising with the conflict between the United States and Venezuela. After more than 20 strikes on alleged drug boats, President Trump is threatening to escalate the situation by conducting attacks on land. Meanwhile, Nicolas Maduro continues to hold power in Venezuela and is asking for peace in the region. This is despite claims by human rights groups that Maduro is opp...

AI is increasingly integrating into the healthcare system, with new ways to treat diseases and identify high risk patients. But how can we prevent AI models from replicating preexisting societal biases? Tuesday, USC Annenberg held a seminar about how to keep equity at the center of emerging medical practices.

The holidays are here and with that comes lots of food prep. For many Angelenos that means tamales... lots and lots of tamales.

USC Annenberg alumna Tyrah Majors has just been placed on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Majors discusses how her experience as a student in the media center helped prepare her for her career.

Spotify Wrapped, the end-of-year recap which tracks a Spotify user's data, including their most listened to artists, songs, and genres, releases tomorrow. Students all over campus are buzzing about it. But last year's Wrapped caused controversy after Spotify used a lot of generative artificial intelligence to help create Wrapped. What will this year's look like?

Thanksgiving was on Thursday. The Friday and the Monday after were for shopping. But today, people across the globe might be feeling extra generous as we celebrate Giving Tuesday.

President Trump has announced a host of new immigration restrictions in recent days. These affect all asylum seekers, as well as green card holders from a number of countries and anyone traveling from Afghanistan. Natalie Miller has the story.

In education, the Los Angeles Unified School District has reportedly had a decrease in enrollment in new students due to immigration raids by the Trump Administration. In the last year, LAUSD is projected to lose 7,000 more students. The school district first became a sanctuary district in 2016 and consistently reaffirmed its policy. This helped prevent cooperation with immigration enforcement wit...