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Two pandas arrived in Atlanta yesterday, as a gift from the Chinese government. We explore "panda diplomacy", its history, and their evolution.

A large cyclone hit the East Coast this weekend, causing flooding in parts of New Jersey and New York, power outages across the Northeast US, and thousands of flights were delayed or cancelled as the storm traveled across the Northeast.

We explore USC Green Week's offerings on campus, including how to save the environment by mending your clothes, bikes, and boards.

Yesterday, the Senate voted to pass the Protect College Sports Act. This bill would create a “national framework” for name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in college sports. This gives student-athletes the right to make money while regulating money in college sports. Currently the House is out of session so we won't see a vote until after election. Jazmine Ramirez is here with some answers.

Yesterday U-S-C kicked off green week to celebrate the University's efforts in sustainability. Today, Allison Agsten, the director of Annenberg's Center for Climate Journalism and Communication hosted a conversation at the sustainability hub about lizards and biodiversity. She was joined by a very special guest... Here's Bia Machain, with the help of Miranda Huang, with the story

Cornell University is under fire for an alleged gang rape that occurred in 2024. Authorities announced this week that they will reopen a criminal investigation in light of a lawsuit filed by a former student, identified only as Jane Doe. As Bia Machain reports, sexual assault on campus is a systemic issue that goes far beyond Cornell.

Today is national coffee day, perhaps the most celebrated holiday in the country! Annenberg reporter Audrey Im spoke with students in the U-S-C village about their go-to orders... and weekly coffee budgets. Here are some of their responses; Bryn Hogan has the story....

he LA City Council seat for District 9 is up for grabs. District 9 happens to encompass the U-S-C campus, along with Historic South Central, and parts of South Park in Downtown LA. Jose Ugarte and Estuardo Mazariegos are running for the seat. In a two-part series, we’ll be interviewing both candidates to get a sense of how each plans to work with U-S-C and the South Central community. Today we sat...

NASA held a press conference today to discuss their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft was last seen in headlines in 2024 when NASA declared their launch a type A mishap. The astronauts aboard were stuck on the International Space Station for a year. USC astronautical engineering professor David Barnhart shares his expectations for future space missions.

President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House for a state dinner. The meeting comes as artificial intelligence leaders call for a global slowdown and as Trump imposes high tariffs on China and other nations. ARN spoke with Chenggang Xu, a senior research scholar at Stanford's Center on China's Economy and Institutions.

California's proposed Billionaire Tax is one of the most controversial ballot measures in the November general election. But what is Prop 40, and why are Californian's do divided? Liam Wady has the story.

A new study from the Keck School of Medicine reveals surprising findings on alcohol consumption. Researchers found that adults as a whole have been drinking less, but trends vary for different demographics across age groups. Nicholas Corral has more.

The MTV Video Music Awards take place this Sunday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Artists including Madonna and Shaboozey are set to perform. But, are young people even watching music videos as much as they used to? Jackson Sneeringer has the story

Nolan Xavier Wells went with his friends to celebrate the fourth of July off the coast of Mississippi at Horn Island. His friends came back to the mainland without him. His body was found two days later, kickstarting an investigation. This morning, attorneys and experts provided additional details about the contents of Nolan Wells’ phone… and the findings surrounding his death. Gracen Fling has th...

Annenberg Media reporter Anahita Saxena went to downtown Los Angeles, where groups supporting Tibetan Americans and human rights protested Chinese leader Xi Jinping's White House visit.

A judge ruled that outlets recently banned from the White House are being given their press badges back. Emma Moccia has the story.

As of today, the USC Keck School of Medicine is ending its cadaver contract with the U.S. Navy for medical training using donated bodies. The medical school shared these details with Annenberg Media in an emailed statement. Marina Yazbek has the story.

At USC today, students were able to get flu shots at a tent in the farmer's market -- and donate blood during a mobile drive in the Village. Hawa Yusuf reports on how bringing these services to directly students on campus can make it easier for them to take part.

Bovard Auditorium will host a one-night-only concert on Thursday honoring the legacy of Stevie Wonder.

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case Tuesday to pause a California ruling that named a couple the legal parents of the baby born to their surrogate.

President Trump said at the U.N. that he wants to rename AI to "superintelligence."

The recent deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi has lead to nationwide drug safety concerns. At USC, students reflect on the importance of drug safety and overdose prevention in their community.

Countries around the world are debating who should keep AI in check, and not everyone agrees. This week a group on nations made a push for global oversight of AI, but some of the world's biggest AI powers stayed on the sidelines. We sit down with guest Elizabeth Rothman to discuss where global AI regulation is headed.

The final major legal hurdle for the merger plans between Paramount and Warner Bros. was resolved yesterday following California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s disclosure of a proposed settlement. The deal is expected to close imminently. Actors and entertainment workers who oppose the settlement protested today in front of Paramount Pictures’ studio in Hollywood. Dymond Walker discusses the merger...

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors held a public hearing this morning on an updated plan for the County's Department of Homeless Services and Housing, The department officially launched on January 1, 2026. Jazmine Ramirez has the story.