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Fact-checking Trump’s address to Congress
All true? Not quite. We checked five claims that Trump made during his nearly 100-minute address. Here are the facts.
Is it the end for L.A.’s iconic Pantry Cafe?
In the face of union disagreements, patrons rally to save the century-old restaurant.
No more free rides? Union Station becomes latest LA Metro station where riders must tap to exit
The TAP-to-Exit program began last May in hopes of improving train safety and rider experience.
Is Trump’s plan for Gaza feasible?
President Trump wants to send Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt, but cooperation is doubtful.
Donald Trump wins the presidency
One presidential election, 34 Senate seats, all 435 House seats and 10 key California ballot measures to vote on — catch all the latest from Annenberg Media as the 2024 election unfolds. Editor’s Note: Annenberg Media’s election coverage sources all races results from the Associated Press. Live coverage has concluded …
Students report being scammed trying to buy football tickets
Three students have reported being scammed while trying to purchase tickets for USC’s home football game against Wisconsin. According to an email sent out by the Department of Public Safety today, suspects impersonated students and used GroupMe to connect with their victims. In the process of negotiation, suspects exchanged screenshots …
From Primetime to Slimetime: How Nickelodeon is revolutionizing sports coverage for kids
When tuning in to CBS’s Super Bowl coverage this year, you were probably expecting the usual, from some incredible plays to an entertaining halftime show. You likely weren’t expecting a crowd full of cartoon fish, commentary from a talking sponge and slime cannons going off in the endzone. These were …
Swinging Solo: Tiger Woods departs from Nike and sets sights on new brand “Sun Day Red”
Merchandise from Tiger Woods' new clothing line, called Sun Day Red, is displayed during a news conference ahead of the Genesis Open golf tournament, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Eric Thayer/AP Photo) Thirty-one years after making his PGA Tour debut …
Your favorite holiday movie is what!?
With winter break right around the corner, students are beginning to unwind and get into the holiday season. And what better way to get into the holiday season than through some of your favorite holiday films. When it comes to holiday movies, everyone is familiar with the popular classics from …
City divided: The battle for LA
Old, familiar traditions return with a bang this week as the USC vs. UCLA rivalry hits its annual climax. While the Trojans have fierce historical adversaries in the University of Texas Longhorns and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, no feud is bigger than the one with crosstown rival UCLA. …
A tail of comfort at USC
Star quarterback Caleb Williams made headlines on Saturday after USC football’s heartbreaking loss to Washington, when he gave the media a surprising response on how he felt about the defeat. “I wanna go home and cuddle with my dog and watch some shows,” the reigning Heisman winner told reporters. While …
The 8th wonder of the football world
If winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup was the defining moment of Lionel Messi’s astonishing career, then securing his eighth Ballon d’Or was the cherry on top. To nobody’s surprise, the Argentine captain was declared the 2023 best male football player by the French news magazine “France Football.” Messi received …
After world’s oldest dog dies, students look back on how to say farewell to pets
Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo Portuguese dog, poses for a photo with his Guinness World Record certificates for the oldest dog, at his home in Conqueiros, central Portugal, Saturday, May 20, 2023. Bobi's owner said Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, that he passed away Saturday at 31 years and 165 …
Inter Miami give Hollywood performance as they defeat LAFC
Sunday evening, all the stars of Los Angeles seemed to be gathered in the same exact place, BMO Stadium. Everyone from Oscar award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio to Prince Harry were in attendance for the hottest ticket in town. In a crowd filled with Hollywood A-listers, the biggest star of them …
Messi and company book second consecutive final for Inter Miami
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after a game-tying goal in the 90th minute from teammate Leonardo Campana, not pictured, during the second half of a U.S. Open Cup semifinal soccer match against FC Cincinnati, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) Days after claiming the first …
Matters of Life and Deaf
For Marne Sullivan, having a conversation is kind of like playing a game of Scrabble. Every time she talks to someone, she’s paying extra attention — trying to fill in the gaps in sentences if she misses a word or doesn’t quite catch bits and pieces of the conversation. By …
The road to America’s first female president is still long and winding
Nikki Haley offered the 150 gathered at the Hollywood American Legion veteran’s center in L.A. one quick mention of her goals of “defeating a dozen of the fellas” she was running against. It was the Republican’s lone reference to her gender, leaving the topic out of her stump speech. She …
2024 Super Tuesday Live Updates
Check back here, where we’ll be updating live news on Super Tuesday as it breaks. So far, 57% of L.A. County residents have voted “Yes” on Proposition 1. Over 600,000 ballots have been counted so far in this race, and 43% of the votes have been against the proposition. If …
Voter voices: Here’s what’s on their minds as they head to the polls
Nine Annenberg Media reporters asked California voters casting ballots a series of questions to get a sense of the mood of the electorate on Super Tuesday. They asked the voters who they chose in the U.S. Senate primary, which presidential primary they selected, to assign a score of 1-10 to …
Ballot Measure Looks to Create More ‘Healthy Streets’ Across L.A.
There’s one measure on the ballot for Los Angeles voters that could completely revamp city streets and create thousands of miles of street improvements. The Healthy Streets LA measure (Measure HLA) is not proposing anything new. It’s not meant to create any new initiatives or use any additional taxpayer money …
The girl who took her love of theme parks to the next level
Package I produced for my graduate class.
Audio: Tattoo artist headlines queer disco nights at Honey's
On the back patio of now one-year old bar Honey’s – one of L.A.’s few nightlife spaces dedicated to lesbian, non-binary, trans and queer women in the city – artist Devon Davis tattoos partygoers. Here is Vani Sanganeria speaking with Devon Davis, founder and tattoo artist at Baby Grae Ink …
Nikki Haley campaigns in L.A. after Nevada primary loss
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley started her campaign speech in Los Angeles with gratitude and a mistake. “It’s great to be here in Orange County!” Haley said as she took the stage. But the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador was met quickly with shouts and laughter from …
