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Today marks the 11th day of the US-Israel War with Iran, following several casualties in the Middle East region and potential involvement from other countries.

House Republicans kicked off their annual policy retreat yesterday at President Donald Trump’s golf course near-Miami. One of the biggest things to come out of it. New threats from Trump about future legislation that could make it more difficult for some people to vote.

USC Gould School of Law, the Center for the Political Future, and the Open Dialogue Project held an event yesterday called “Can you really say that?” It looked at what is protected under "free speech."

This morning, the Anti-Defamation League, or ADL, released the 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, where USC earned an A grade. It’s a huge change from the C that the university received last year.

Most people would never say no to a little more sleep. But some things may be more important than sleep. We all set our clocks back an hour yesterday to get a little more sunlight. But does Daylight Savings Time hurt more than it helps?

The Iranian war has not only caused panic in homes across the country, but has caused gas prices in the state of California to climb higher than $5 a gallon. President Trump responded to the outcry from citizens by stating "increasing oil prices is a very small price to pay for safety and peace."

Over the weekend, a new supreme leader of Iran was appointed, the seventh U.S. service member death was confirmed, and Israeli strikes in Lebanon have claimed over 400 lives. In a conference earlier today, President Trump stated that the war is almost over.

The L.A. Marathon welcomed over 27,000 runners this Sunday. The 26.2 mile trek started at Dodgers stadium and ended at the Avenue of Stars in Century. Over 9,000 first time runners and several Trojans participated in the marathon. We asked those Trojan runners about their experiences and motivations.

Looking for a way to see all the cool hotspots of LA? Well lace up those shoes and hit the road because there's no time for walkin' this weekend as the LA Marathon comes to town. The route goes through neighborhoods such as Echo Park, Silverlake, Hollywood, and more.

Make sure to bundle up and stay grounded this weekend as the Santa Ana winds are expected to hit Southern California. The high possibility of power outages and downed trees has led to a high wind advisory throughout the region.

In the wake of the US-Israeli bombing of Iran, violence has spread to more than a dozen other Middle East countries. Some people who live or are trapped in the region have shared videos and messages about the war on social media. But not everyone has access to this information. And not all the information on social media is correct.

South Los Angeles is one of many communities which lack pharmacies and medical aid. In other words a pharmacy desert. Today, a new oasis opened for preview called the USC Pharmacy. It's run by USC and the university intends to help the community with their health, and also with their education.

Steven Lamy is a professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California. His areas of research include foreign policy analysis and Regional studies. On this episode of Global Campus, ARN producer Carl Massad sat down with Lamy to talk about the U.S.'s conduct in the Iran war and its effect on the U.S. as a brand in the world. Carl Massad ha...

Thousands of flights across the world were cancelled due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, caused by the US-Israeli strike on Iran last weekend. Nearly 20,000 cancellations left thousands of people stuck with limited chances to find a flight home. We spoke to two people in Kuwait and Jordan affected by the travel chaos. Berlin Botyanszki has the story

Students, faculty and expert panelists came together at the Town and Ballroom on USC's campus to discuss California's role in politics, policies, campaigns and other important matters. Maria Laguna has the story.

With the recent global political climate, much of the state of the world is in question. The latest U.S. strikes in Iran and its involvement in Venezuela caused escalated conflict, leaving us wondering "How will these global issues impact the upcoming LA 2028 Summer Olympic Games?" Vicente Cruz has the story.

It's been two months since the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Lots has happened since -- and lots of questions remain about Venezuela's future. Annenberg Radio News producer Val Vidal spoke with Raul Sanchez Uripari professor of legal studies at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Sanchez was born in Venezuela and has been following events there closely.

Many across the country are following this U.S./ Iran conflict closely. But the specifics are extremely complex. What does the U.S. constitution say about actions like those taken this past weekend? What's the domestic legality here? And most importantly what comes next?

Major disruptions are expected to hit the American oil and gas industry amid the recent US-Israel strikes in Iran. But how will this impact prices at Californian gas pumps?

The Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble -- better known ALAJE -- brought salsa, merengue and Afro-Cuban rhythms to life at USC's Carson TV Center. Led by professor Aarón Serfaty, the student had the band the crowd dancing in the aisles -- and they're set to do it again Friday night.

On February 26th, Shakespeare's beloved play, Twelfth Night, will open at USC's Bing Theater. The School of Dramatic Arts welcomes guests to watch their newest rendition of the comedy classic. We sat down with directors Paul Urcioli and Kate Burton to learn more about what is in store for expecting audiences.

Much conflict has transpired in the Middle East this past week. ARN explains what happened and how it may affect Iran.

Set your alarms to catch the blood moon tomorrow morning. Starting at 3:00 am, the Los Angeles community will be able to see a total lunar eclipse, an event that only takes place every few years.

If it feels like there's been mosquitos everywhere lately -- you're not imagining it. But why are there more mosquitos?

Our very own Executive Producer Daishalyn Satcher and ATVN EP Makayla Idelburg wanted to leave you listeners with a message on this Black History Month Special and what it means to them.