Ukrainian Serviceman Killed As Russia Annexes Crimea

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Will Federman
Associate News Editor

A Ukrainian soldier stands guard during a field training exercise at Rapid Trident 2012 in Yavoriv. (Flickr/U.S. Army Europe)

Putin declares Crimea part of the Russian Federation after "free expression" of will.

Will Eisner Week Commemorates A Comic Book Legend

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Will Federman
Associate News Editor

Eisner's work inspired other comics industry icons, including Alan Moore and Frank Miller. (Illustration/Graham Clark Stecklein)

LISTEN: Fans celebrate the 97th birthday of the man who invented the graphic novel.

Russia Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Comments (0) | icbm, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, International, John Kerry, Kremlin, russia, Russia missile, Sec of state, secretary of state, Ukraine, Ukraine protests

Will Federman, Heather Navarro
News Staff

Russia test-launched an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. (Twitter/@htTweets)

Just as Secretary of State John Kerry left Ukraine, Russia launched a test ICBM on the border of Russia and Kazakhstan.

Tech Talk In Downtown L.A. Spurred By New Innovation Campus

The La Kretz Innovation Campus is set to finally open in 2015.

One Injured In Shooting Near USC Campus

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Anna Sterling, Will Federman
News Staff

A shooting at The Lorenzo apartments on Feb. 7, 2014 has injured one. (Photo/The Lorenzo)

The victim, a non-USC student, was celebrating his birthday at The Lorenzo apartment complex.

Shooting Reported Near USC Campus

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Will Federman
Associate News Editor

Public Safety officers respond to a shooting at USC on Oct. 31st, 2012 (Alan Mittelstaedt/Neon Tommy)

Officials ask students to take shelter and "avoid opening doors for unknown persons."

Apple's Mac Turns 30-Years-Old

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Will Federman
Associate News Editor

The Mac is so old that it walked out of a museum and the alarm went off. (Photo/Apple)

Apple celebrates the 30th birthday of its landmark personal computer.

Massive Cyberattack Traced To Refrigerator And Home Appliances

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Will Federman
Associate News Editor

Who's on the other side of that suspicious email? It could be a smart fridge. (Flickr/Samsung USA)

Smart fridges dispense more than ice and filtered water for hackers.

Court Rules Feds Can Shut Down Pot Dispensaries

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Will Federman
Associate News Editor

The 9th Circuit has put the kibosh on state shield laws for marijuana dispensaries. (Flickr/Chuck Coker)

Possessing a medical marijuana card for insomnia won't protect you from Uncle Sam either.

L.A. Homicide Numbers Drop To Historic Levels

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Crime in the City of Los Angeles drops for the 11th year in a row.

Murder In Los Angeles: Big Data And The Decline Of Homicide

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

The video wall at RACR has eyes on Los Angeles 24/7. (Neon Tommy/Will Federman)

Murder is dropping to an all-time low, but why?

Cyber Monday Might Stave Off Disappointing Black Friday Numbers

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Cyber Monday might end up saving Black Friday from itself. (Flickr/Vanderelbe)

Online transactions might just save the holiday season for retailers.

Amazon CEO Unveils 30-Minute Drone Delivery

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

The drones are coming! The drones are coming! (Photo/Amazon)

An army of octocopters will soon deliver packages in less time than it takes to deliver a pizza.

Rain Or Shine, Microsoft’s Xbox One Is Ready For Launch

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Neither rain nor long lines stopped gamers for lining up to buy the Xbox One. (Neon Tommy/Will Federman)

Thousands of gamers braved bad weather and long lines for the Xbox One midnight launch.

The Gates Foundation Is Betting Big On Better Condoms

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Bananas, beware! Your days of unprotected banana sex are over! (Wikimedia/Bpenn005)

Scientists are working hard to make super condoms with graphene. Thanks, science!

Someone Re-Imagined Super Mario Bros. And It's Terrifying

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Mike Piazza has really let himself go. (Photo/"The Four Players")

Children, avert your eyes!

Thousands Line Up At Midnight For Sony's PS4

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Will Federman, Jenna Pittaway

The wait is over! Sony's PlayStation 4 is here! (Neon Tommy/Jenna Pittaway)

The wait is over! Sony's PlayStation 4 has arrived.

Top 5 Rejected Tech Buyouts

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

The ghosts of failed tech buyouts past have come to haunt us! (Flickr/Gian Cayetano)

Five tech companies that rejected big pay days, but probably shouldn't have.

Circa CEO Visits USC To Talk Mobile News

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Matt Galligan, pictured above, wants to change the way you read news on your smartphone. (Flickr/Andrew Maeger)

Matt Galligan's startup is trying to reinvent the way people consume mobile news.

L.A. Finally Legitimizes Rebel Green Thumb

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Ron Finley is an activist, leader and forward thinker. (Flickr/LAGreenGrounds)

"Guerilla gardener" of South L.A. praises councilman Curren Price for his efforts to beautify the 9th District.

Blockbuster Closes Its Last 300 Stores, Ends DVD Mail Delivery

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Look what Netflix have wrought! (Flickr/Ben Schumin)

The one undisputed king of home video rental will cease to exist as of January.

Redskins Name Change A Matter Of Respect, Not Race

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Flickr/Keith Allison

A Washington area fan weighs in on the matter.

USC Students Capture Star Wars Battle On Instagram

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

A Star Wars battle erupted on Halloween. (Instagram/Jermaine EE)

USC students were entertained by a Halloween-inspired lunchtime lightsaber battle.

Apple's Grip On Tablet Market Is Slipping

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Apple's slice of the tablet pie is shrinking. (Flickr/Kārlis Dambrāns)

Research survey points to steep losses in market share ahead of iPad Air launch.

LAUSD Superintendent Survives iPad Fiasco

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Deasy escapes evaluation with a contract extension. (Photo via SOTT)

In a surprise twist, LAUSD board extends John Deasy's contract through 2016.

7 Spooky iPhone Apps For Halloween

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Utilize the iPhone for what it was made for - unproductive apps. (Neon Tommy/Will Federman)

Seven must-download apps to ensure a fun and totally unproductive Halloween.

Google Readies Smartwatch Ahead Of Launch

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Samsung's Galaxy Gear might already be obsolete. (Flickr/Kārlis Dambrāns)

Google has a secret smartwatch that is close to launch, according to a recent report.

7 Pumpkin Brews For A Wicked Halloween

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

We drank the best of the bunch. (Flickr/Flynn Wynn)

Find out what beers and Halloween concoctions cracked our list.

Salton Sea Restoration Poses Earthquake Risk

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Will Federman
Tech Editor

Could renewable energy cause The Big One? (Flickr/Martin Luff)

Imperial County officials want to restore the Salton Sea, but at what cost?

7 Halloween Items You Can Buy For The Price Of A New Mac Pro

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Will Federman
Staff Reporter

This is not a trash can, it's the future! (Photo via MacRumors)

Seven ways you can better spend three grand this holiday season.

Say Hello To The iPad Air

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Will Federman
Staff Reporter

Lighter, thinner, smaller, but more powerful. (Photo/Apple)

Apple reveals brand new iPad Air alongside updated iPad Mini model.

Thousands Flock To Pumpkin Festival In Pomona

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Will Federman
Staff Reporter

You don't pick the pumpkin, the pumpkin picks you. (Photo/Will Federman)

Impressive pumpkins and delectable treats delight many at the 21st annual pumpkin festival.

Educators Find Common Ground With Common Core

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Will Federman
Staff Reporter

Educators are on the cusp of a seismic shift in education reform. (Flickr/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Teachers share their early experiences with new Common Core education standards.

Apple Sends Out Press Invites For Big Announcement

Comments (0) | apple, ipad, ipad mini, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, Mavericks, Retina, Science+Tech, Technology, Tim Cook

Will Federman
Staff Reporter

Apple might announced new iPad tablets at the October 22nd event. (Photo/Apple)

Analysts believe Apple will reveal new iPad and iPad Mini models at October event.

San Fernando Valley Resident Wants Better Transportation

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Will Federman
Staff Reporter

San Fernando Valley resident says mayor needs to focus on transportation and rebuilding trust.

USC Faculty, Students Shine At 2013 IndieCade

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Will Federman
Staff Reporter

Trojans are making waves at IndieCade. (Neon Tommy/Will Federman)

The school has become an industry powerhouse at the annual indie gaming festival.

IndieCade Closes, But Future Of Gaming Wide Open

Comments (0) | apple, indie games, Indiecade, microsoft, Nintendo, Oculus RIft, Science+Tech, sony, Technology, Valve, video games, VR

Will Federman
Staff Reporter

Fans and game makers flocked to the annual IndieCade in Culver City. (Neon Tommy/Will Federman)

Scenes from the popular Culver City-based festival reveal an industry in transition.

Sony's PS4 A Hit With Indies

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Will Federman
Staff Reporter

Sony is betting on indies to sell the PS4. (Flickr/William Hook)

Sony attempts to court indie developers at this year's IndieCade.

LAUSD's iPad Problem Is Not Going Away

Comments (0) | apple, common core, Education;, ipad, john deasy, LAUSD, Los Angeles, Pearson, schools

Will Federman
Staff Reporter

The LAUSD iPad rollout has been a disaster. (Lexie Flickinger/Flickr)

Common Core Technology program is becoming a headache for school officials.

Activists Against North Fork Casino Gain Upper Hand

Comments (0) | California, California, Casino, Cheryl Schmit, election, gambling, Gov. Jerry Brown, Indian Casino, Indian Gaming, Mono Indians, native americans, North Fork, voting

Will Federman
Staff Reporter

The odds are not in the North Fork Rancheria's favor. (Martin Abegglen/Flickr)

The fate of an off-reservation casino near Madera now likely in the hands of California state voters.

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