Xinran Ji's Final Steps

(Alex Zelenty/ Neon Tommy)

The editorial team at Annenberg Digital News retraces the believed final steps of slain USC student.



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Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel: Listen And 'Focus On The Feeling'

What people may not realize is "we made a ton of mistakes," said Spiegel. "A ton, a ton." (USC Viterbi School of Engineering)

"I'd just be sitting in the back sending Emojis."



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Ferguson Is 'A Human Issue,' USC Rally Organizer Says

Students lie down in four and a half minutes of silence to honor Michael Brown. (Rebecca Gibian/Neon Tommy)

AUDIO/VIDEO: How some USC students are trying to start a dialogue.



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Ferguson Grand Jury Does Not Indict Michael Brown's Shooter

(peoplesworld/Creative Commons)

Looting and violence flare in parts of Ferguson.



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The Pressure To Love Study Abroad

On semesters abroad, students are often spotted taking turns staging individual photoshoots. (Carol Liang)

There is a fear of being seen by others as “negative,” or worse, “ungrateful.”



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My Conversation With Adam Adli, Embattled Malaysian Activist

The morning of his sentencing, Adli posted a selfie, presumably in the courtroom. "Keep calm and be seditious!" (Facebook)

"Keep calm and be seditious!"



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Malaysian Activist Sentenced To A Year's Imprisonment For Sedition

Adam Adli, pictured here in September 2013, encouraged his social media followers to "keep calm and stay seditious." (Facebook)

Lawyers are protesting the latest sedition charges.



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At Courthouse, Xinran Ji's Case Attracts Chinese Supporters Across California

The Ji family attorney called the defendants' plea of not guilty "a secondary trauma" to his parents. (Michelle Toh/Neon Tommy)

Ji's death has raised the community to its feet.



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Twitter Investigating Death Threats By Purported ISIL Affiliate

Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, California. (Scott Beale/Laughing Squid)

What do Twitter employees have to do with the Islamic caliphate?



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Indonesian Election Tie-Up As Both Candidates Claim Victory

Jakarta governor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has declared victory in last week's presidential election. So has his opponent.

Both candidates have declared victory ahead of the reveal.



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Modi Assumes Office, Releases 10 Point Plan

Narendra Modi as he was sworn in as prime minister of the world's largest democracy on Sunday. (Creative Commons/Narendra Modi)

The new leader has revised his cabinet and reached out to Pakistan.



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Violence And Mudslinging As Indian Election Enters Phase 6

Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Trivandrum, Kerala in April 2014. (Creative Commons/gordontour)

Protests, gunfire and a show of confidence from Modi as the election surges on.



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Egypt Expels Turkish Ambassador

Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the Egyptian government a "pro-coup administration." (Creative Commons)

Egypt's brewing tensions with Turkey has resulted in a downgrade of their diplomatic relations.



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LAX Operations Resume After Shooter False Alarm

Panic ensued at LAX Friday night after a gunman was reported at Terminal 4. (Creative Commons/ynkefan1)

Confusion over an out-of-control driver caused panic and disrupted flights at LAX Friday night.



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Snapchat Rejects Facebook's $3 Billion Offer

23-year-old CEO Evan Spiegel co-founded Snapchat in a Stanford fraternity house. (Creative Commons)

The company will likely not be entertaining acquisition or investment offers until early next year.



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4 Marines Killed In Accident At Camp Pendleton

The Marines were clearing an artillery range of unexploded weapons, CBS reported. (US Navy/Creative Commons)

The cause of the accident is currently being investigated.



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Pittsburgh School Shooting Leaves 3 Wounded

The shooting took place after school was let out, according to police. (Creative Commons)

Police believe the victims were targeted.



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West Adams Housing Prices Rise But Business Remains Slow

Residents say it is too soon to tell whether the recent opening of the Metro stop will affect development. (Michelle Toh/Neon To

Gentrification is more likely without the presence of community groups, said one housing policy lobbyist. 



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Explosions Outside Chinese Communist Party Quarters Kill 1

Taiyuan, Shanxi, China. The bombings in Taiyuan comes days before the party plenum set to begin this weekend. (Creative Commons)

The explosives appeared to be homemade, officials say.



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Yasser Arafat Was Poisoned, Study Shows

Yasser Arafat. Remains of the Palestinian leader contained high levels of polonium, a radioactive substance. (Creative Commons)

Forensic tests suggest the Palestinian leader was assassinated, likely by someone "in his close circle."



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Pussy Riot Member Transferred to New Penal Colony, Claimed Missing

Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has been claimed missing after being transferred to another prison. (Creative Commons)

In the wake of a hunger strike and protests, Tolokonnikova has been claimed missing.



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Budget Deal Passed By Senate And House

Congress was concerned that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) would delay the final vote on the deal. (Creative Commons)

The Senate passed an agreement to reopen the government until Jan. 15, now the fate of the government is in the House's hands. Live updates here.



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Mark Cuban Found Not Guilty of Insider Trading

Mark Cuban had been accused of insider trading on his stock of Mamma.com nine years ago. (JD Lasica/SocialMedia.biz)

It only took four hours to reach a verdict.



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Kidnapping Victim Made To Play Russian Roulette

Hannah Anderson was rescued by FBI officials in the Idaho wilderness on Aug. 10. (Creative Commons)

Anderson said she is sick at the thought of DiMaggio.



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Obama Accuses Republicans Of Holding Economic Recovery To Ransom

Obama placed a renewed emphasis on economic recovery on Monday. (Creative Commons)

Obama warns Congress not to impede economic recovery. 



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South L.A.'s Low-Wage Workers: The Bodega Cashier

Marie Carrenza makes less than minimum wage helping people send remittances back to their home countries. "I think it's a good j

As manager of a remittance agency, Carrenza makes around $5 an hour.



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South L.A.'s Low-Wage Workers: The Movie Theater Employee

Keith Madison had to leave college when he became a father. He hopes to return to school someday. (Michelle Toh/Neon Tommy)

"I always have a back-up plan," the young father said.



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In China, Air Pollution Drives Expats Away

A haze of pollution envelopes Changsha, a major commercial city in south-central China. (Creative Commons)

Recruiters say the costs of industrialization are starting to catch up with expatriate workers.



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Immigration Debate Reveals Divide Between Moderate And Fringe Republicans, Experts Say

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is a vocal moderate Republican in a party increasingly divided on immigration. (Creative Commons)

The challenges Republicans now face in the announcement of their newly softened views on immigration.



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Under China’s New Leadership, A Fresh Emphasis On Income Inequality

China's new president Xi Jinping, here in 2010, took office earlier this month. (Creative Commons)

Will China's new leaders follow through on their promises to tackle income inequality? 



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After Elton John, A Possible Concert Crackdown In China

Elton John's concert dedication to activist Ai Weiwei may lead to stricter concert control. (Heinrich Klaffs, Creative Commons)

State-run Chinese media called the singer's dedication to Ai Weiwei "disrepectful."



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Missing Australian Teenager Found Alive After Nine Weeks In Bushland

The 18-year-old survivor was found lying in a bush, covered in leeches and emaciated. (Kaptain Kobold, Creative Commons)

Hikers find the 18-year-old Australian survivor after nine weeks, who told officials he drank from an almost-dry creek bed to stay alive.



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Why Foxconn Should Serve As An Example

A Foxconn assembly line in 2005 (Prachatai, Creative Commons)

Why the Taiwanese technology giant could revolutionize more than just the manufacturing business.



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House Votes To Ease Immigration For "Skilled" Foreign Workers

In an economic move, the House voted to lower visa limits for certain foreign workers on Friday. (deltaMike, Creative Commons)

The House's move to streamline immigration for workers with American advanced degrees previews a broader disagreement on the topic.



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Tom Ricks Denies Reports Of An Apology, Says Fox News Coverage Was Too Political

Author Tom Ricks on Fox News before his interview was cut short. (Neon Tommy Screenshot)

Fox News comes under fire again after being accused of promoting Republican views.



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Celebrities' Instagrams Bring Attention To Vote Documenting Laws

A Flickr photo that may have gotten the user's grandmother in trouble, depending on where she lives. (Creative Commons)

Check your state ballot documentation laws before you Tweet that pic.



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Latino Concerns Shift From Immigration Reform To The Economy, Poll Shows

Latino Voter Registration Party in support of President Obama (Barack Obama, Creative Commons)

In this election, the Latino electorate turns to the importance of jobs - and Obamacare. 



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Virginia Senate Race in "Statistical Dead Heat"

Tim Kaine, former DNC Chairman running for Virginia Senate (cliff1066, Creative Commons)

In Virginia's most expensive political season, the race for Senate comes to a head.



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