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The Midterm elections are five days away...The latest polls have Bass leading Caruso by just 3 percentage points. Annenberg Media had the opportunity to speak with L-A Mayoral Candidates Rick Caruso and Karen Bass. 

As political violence continues to rise in the American Democracy, President Biden spoke out against targeted attacks and urged voters to elect politicians that will put democracy first. Tony Fajardo has the story... 

Multi-hyphenated music artist, Scott "Kid Cudi: Mescudi is considering permanently retiring from the music industry. This announcement comes after the Sept. 30 premiere of "Entergalactic", his new animated TV special and album of the same name.

Tuesday morning started with pastries, drinks and activities in front of Leavey library to honor the celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

Tuesday morning started with pastries, drinks, and activities in front of  Leavy Library to honor the celebration of Dia de los Muertos

Earlier this morning, the artist Takeoff, one of the three members of the popular rap group called the Migos, was killed in a shooting in Houston, Texas. Maddy Brown has the details on the incident, reactions to the artist’s death, and his legacy.

Ever dreamed of getting that famed blue checkmark next to your Twitter handle? Soon you’ll be able to... for a small fee. Jeremy Kole has the scoop.

Prop 31 is also on the ballot this midterm election as California's latest attempt to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. Shreya Agrawal has the story.

The tech billionaire’s acquisition of the company brings up questions of censorship, freedom of speech and the future of Twitter.

Students explain what factors go into choosing a Halloween costume. Simplicity or uniqueness, spooky or funny?

Trojan Marketing Group or TMG is a pro-bono client-facing club at USC. TMG is collaborating with Coca-Cola now and Tony Fajardo says USC students can win prizes.

Ye , formerly known as Kanye West, is back in the headlines again after his continued tirades against the Jewish community. Yesterday Ye was escorted out of Sketchers headquarters, whose CEO and President are of Jewish decent, after he showed up unannounced. Stefano Fendrich reports.

With the upcoming Midterm Elections, students in state and out of state alike express the importance and difficulties of voting while in college.  Isa Johnson reports.

The EU recently announced new legislation to standardize all electronic ports to USB-C by 2024, but what does this mean for Apple and the fate of the lightning cable? Siara Carpenter has the story.

Since the reversal of Roe v. Wade, Los Angeles has positioned itself as a safe-haven for reproductive rights. But several so-called crisis pregnancy centers have popped up throughout LA county. And, as Rachel Hallett reports, the kind of services they provide don't necessarily have the reproductive rights someone might be looking for...And one LA official wants to change that.

Pandemonium ensued at the LA City Council meeting this morning as the Ad Hoc Censure Committee voted 12-0 on a motion to censure Councilmen Kevin De Leon and Gil Cedillo, and former Council President Nury Martinez for their roles in the City Hall racism scandal. Ian Roddy has the story.

Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo announces a $17.2 million grant for a mental health center for immigrants who have gone through war trauma or family separation. Tatiana Sataua reports.

It's that time of year again! Halloween is right around the corner, and while the holiday may fall on a Monday this year, that isn't stopping students from celebrating spooky season all weekend long. Brooklyn Blasscyk showcases three events for scaredy-cats and horror enthusiasts alike.

After a 6 year hiatus, Rihanna returns to music this Friday with a song off the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. Ashley Nguyen has the story.

In the wake of the sudden death of Philadelphia Rapper PnB Rock, fans and industry professionals alike are scrambling to find answers and a solution to violence in the industry

On Tuesday, Adidas ended their partnership with Ye in response to the mounting pressure from the public.

California will send out debit cards with one time payments to counter the rising prices ravaging the state

Rishi Sunak has officially been sworn in as Britain's 57th prime minister. Vowing to fix the mistakes made by his predecessor, Liz Truss, Sunak began selecting his new cabinet members, including familiar faces who served as part of the previous Conservative Party.  Our executive producer, Spencer Cline, has more on what's going on across the pond. 

Major Garrett and David Becker sit down with Executive Producer Valeria Diaz to talk about the importance of democracy in America and the key role that younger generations play within it.  

Incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise over the past year, and a recent incident of hate in Los Angeles has shocked the city. Sullivan Barthel has more on the story.