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Atari Asteroid is no longer a video game. It's reality... Sort of. NASA just launched a spacecraft and hit a space rock the size of a football field. The outcome of this mission begs the question: Are we prepared for a potential asteroid or comet impact?. We've asked the USC community and faculty for their thoughts on the matter. Nora Miller has more.        &nbs...

The LA community is still reeling at the fentanyl-related death of a teenager at a Hollywood high school on September 13th. Now, officials are taking action to prevent an opioid crisis from emerging in Los Angeles' Unified School District.  Colton Lucas takes us through the impacts the death has had on the community, and the city.

The Federal Reserve made its third consecutive 75 basis point hike in interest rates on Wednesday. But how exactly does this policy affect the average American consumer? Here’s Kassydi Rone with the story.

Millions of Puerto Ricans are still suffering from blackouts and other damage from Hurricane Fiona more than a week after the storm hit the island. Ben Papp reports. 

There's a new way to meet people at USC! Especially to deal with those "missed connections." Matt Dutrisac has more. 

Despite its title, audiences couldn't help but worry about Olivia Wilde's newest film, don't worry darling, which premiered this past weekend. Reporter Laurie Carrillo spoke with USC students about all the drama surrounding the movie.

L’Shana Tova! Sunday marked the first day of Rosh Hashanah – the start of the Jewish New Year. For many, this holy Jewish day is marked with attending synagogue services, eating festive foods and blowing a traditional horn called the shofar. Annenberg radio reporters took a closer look at campus celebrations. Nicole Bednar has more.

Over the past week, protesters have filled the streets of Iran, following the death and funeral of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after a struggle with Iranian law enforcement, after not wearing her hijab properly. Iranian USC students have expressed their concerned on the matter.

Today marked the second day of celebration commemorating Annenberg's 50th anniversary. Ashley Nguyen sat down with Mariela Gomez, a journalism grad student and one of the speakers at yesterday's festivities, to reflect on the history, values, and challenges that make up the Annenberg experience.

USC's newest major called The Business Cinematic Arts (BCA) launched yesterday and allows students to study at The school of Cinematic Arts and Marshall School of Business. Here is Brandon Garcia with the details.

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. And as Ethan Huang reports, a breakthrough discovery was made by students at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. 

While Los Angeles County residents grieve a strong of opioid-related deaths at local high schools, questions about how to prevent them are once again in the spotlight. And as Philip Salata reports, the rise of the synthetic opioid, Fentanyl, has only made matters more pressing.

In light of the National Hispanic Heritage Month, it seems important to talk about something that connects us all: Food A museum in downtown LA features a group of grandmothers who've cooked, preserved, and passed on Mexican food culture through generations.  Prachi Singh paid a visit to the museum.

K-Pop, or Korean Pop music, has taken the world by storm within the past few years, and it’s now reached USC’s campus. Payton May previews the event.

Knott's Scary Farm in Buena Park opens tomorrow night. As Amanda Coscarelli reports, a new policy may steer park-goers away.

LA county saw the nation’s first confirmed case of a monkeypox-related death one week ago, but vaccination rates are at an all-time high. Despite the efforts to mitigate the disease though, health officials and residents are still unsure monkeypox is on its way out. Colton Lucas guides us through the ongoing battle to end the country’s latest epidemic.

Would you apply for a job if your employment hinged on passing a drug test? In California, that’s about to change. On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law prohibiting companies from making employment decisions based on a positive cannabis drug test. Matthew Tsai has the details.

A new band of majorettes debuted at Saturday's football game against Fresno State. Taking a stand in the front rows of the Coliseum, these cardinal divas showed the audience they're here to stay.  In addition, the group is also gaining traction online through social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok.

A recent but fragile cease-fire seems to be holding following recent fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan. But the political and military climate remains unstable. The Los Angeles area has the largest population of Armenians in the United States numbering more than 200,000. As they absorb news of the current conflict they have gathered to mourn, protest, and ask for support. Julia Zara filed th...

President Biden surprised many people over the weekend. In an interview with CBS' 60 Minutes, Biden declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is "over". He added that the virus remains a problem in the U.S. Nicole Bednar looks at the president's motivations to say we're moving past the pandemic. 

Most people see traveling abroad as an adventure. And some people take that notion to the next level. Shona Takagi is a second year medical student from Sapporo, Japan. And as Ethan Huang reports, he’s on a journey across the states.  This story was also reported by Daphne Yaman 

If you rely on Amtrack or the Metro Link, you may find yourself out of a ride. Phillip Salata has this story.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl finds herself in the hot seat today.  As Michael Melinger reports, detectives from the LA County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at the supervisor's home earlier today.

Southern California is no stranger to wild weather. Fire. Extreme temperatures. Drought. And this past weekend severe rain hit all over Southern California -- setting precipitation records and leading to dangerous road conditions and flood damage. And now scientists say things can get worse. As Prachi Singh reports, today the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West, also known as ICW,...

Tomorrow kicks off Latinx Heritage Month, a time to celebrate all of the contributions of the Latinx community. This weekend, the Emmys failed to do just that, passing the torch to a single nominee for Latinx representation. Here's Amanda Coscarelli with the story.