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The state of Texas has been temporarily denied the right to conduct a child abuse investigation of a family looking for gender-affirming health care for their transgender child.

A history of “Black Panthers’” name origin

New USC USG president Hannah Woodworth joined Annenberg Radio News to discuss her election victory

Students gathered Tuesday night at the University Religious Center courtyard to offer prayers and words of support.

President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. He discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, and police funding, with the intention of inspiring hope within the American people amidst rising foreign tensions and inflation.

In 2015, Los Angeles passed the Mobility Plan 2035 to improve the flow and coexistence of everyone on the roads and sidewalks. Now, the “Healthy Streets LA” ballot measure wants to make it essential that this Mobility Plan is enacted when streets are repaved, but needs to get on the ballot first.

As the war in Ukraine unfolds, Russia’s actions could turn our current understanding of geopolitics upside down. Ukraine is not the only nearby country who could join NATO, and the likes of Georgia, Finland, and Sweden among others are remaining vigilant. Producer Wilko Martínez-Cachero reports.

Russia is losing billions after many international companies are refusing to do business with the country after its invasion of Ukraine last week. Matthew Andrade has the story.

Ukraine will figure a lot on President Joe Biden' State of the Union speech tomorrow evening. The annual address comes as the world seems increasingly chaotic. With foreign tensions and inflation rising, there's a lot for Biden to talk about and also, his historic supreme court nomination. Nick Charles reports. 

The number of COVID cases has been dropping and local governments have been updating mandates and requirements as we head into month 26 of the pandemic. As Larry Ding reports, USC is also following this change on campus.

The war in Ukraine is deeply affecting people there and even far from the fighting. Some University students in this country can think of nothing else some report already feeling traumatized especially students whose families have ties to the region. They say their studies and mental health are suffering, Ethan Huang reports.

Ukrainian national Svyatik Artemenko shares what it is like to be in Ukraine in the throes of war. Producer and reporter: Wilko Martinez-Cachero

In-person and online voting began Wednesday morning and closes Friday night. Results will be announced on Tuesday during the USG Senate meeting.

Sanctions will lead to overall higher inflation, according to USC professor.

Scholars from the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, USC Center on Public Diplomacy, USC School of International Relations and the Warsaw School of Economics discussed the information war over Ukraine today at an online panel hosted by USC.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to a reconstruction of the world order.

Saphia Zaman joined Annenberg Radio News to discuss The Happy Hour, a student organization seeking to better the mental health, safety, and well-being of USC students.

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis continues to escalate, the United States is taking greater steps in its response.

It’s National Eating Disorders Awareness week, the final week of February dedicated to providing individuals who have eating disorders with adequate resources and support to battle these severe mental illnesses.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s approval ratings recently dropped by 15 percent. With such a drastic drop in a short amount of time, it’s only natural to wonder why. What do people want to see change in California? Jeffrey Lee has more.

The Supreme Court has announced today that it will be taking on a freedom of speech case involving the refusal to serve gay couples. Matthew Andrade has more on the case.

In a school wide email, Dr. Sarah Van Oman, Chief Health Officer for USC Student Health, accounted that on March 1st (exactly a week from today), students that are fully vaccinated and have their booster no longer have to test weekly. While testing remains available to all students, faculty and staff, Yohanna Bauerdorf tested the waters to see how USC students feel about this change.

The Los Angeles taxi industry adapts with the rise of rideshare apps.

Private equity founder John Wilson is sentenced for his participation in college admissions scandal.

The award-winning reporter gave advice to USC student journalists during his visit