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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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Can Technology Revolutionize Our Political System?

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Marina Peña
Contributor

Open-forum online debates are drawing disillusioned voters back into political awareness. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

#NiUnaMenos Demonstrations Underscore Argentine Government's Inaction Against Gender-Based Violence

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Marina Peña
Contributor

Popular demonstrations demand action from the government, which has largely ignored the country's epidemic violence against women.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Bomba And The Future Of Funk

Comments (0) | Amsterdam, Argentina, bomba, Bruno Mars, caribbean, Chris Bailey, dancehall, dancing, Dominican Republic, freaks, french montana, Full Crate, funk, groovy, Jamaica, M.I.A., Maluco, mamba, Mar, Mark Ronson, Missy Elliott, Music, Netherlands, Nicki Minaj, Nobody Else, Reggaeton, Sango, Smooth Operator, Soul, Soundcloud, Sunny and Gabe, The Neighbors, tribal, u.k., Uptown Funk, Vybz Kartel, West Africa, wine

Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars have helped bring funk back into the mainstream. (iNathanHenry / Twitter)

Michael Kyei Boateng
Staff Reporter

"Uptown Funk" is the most mainstream version of funk, but more low-key bands are also putting their own spin on the genre.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

The Pope's 10 Tips On Being A Happier Person

Comments (0) | Argentina, happiness, Happy, pope, Pope Francis, Religion, vatican, Viva

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Ashley Yang
Web Producer

The Supreme Pontiff gives pretty sound advice. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

9 Best Moments Of The 2014 World Cup

Comments (0) | anthems, Argentina, biting, Brazil, Chile, clint dempsey, colombia, costa rica, football, futbol, Germany, Ghana, goalkeepers, goals, Group of Death, James Rodriguez, John Brooks, Julio Cesar, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Mario Gotze, Netherlands, Neuer, neymar, Ochoa, Penalty Kicks, portugal, saves, Soccer, Spain, Sports, tim howard, Tim Krul, United States, Van Persie, World Cup, World Cup 2014

An amazing month of football concluded with the Germans on top. (Twitter/@SInow)

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Amazing goals, jaw-dropping saves, stunning bites and passionate anthems, a recap of the World Cup.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Riots Erupt In Argentina After World Cup Loss

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Despite the riots, fans were happy that they did not receive as bad a loss as Brazil, against Germany. (Twitter/@RYOTnews)

Arash Zandi
Executive Producer

The riots ruined a celebration of Argentina's successful World Cup run.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

World Cup Final Preview: Argentina Vs. Germany

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It's Messi against the Germans for the title of World Cup Champions. (@FOXSoccer/Twitter)

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Writer

The end is here. Which team will write their names in the history books and win the World Cup? 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

World Cup Semi-Final Preview: Argentina Vs. Netherlands

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Which star will lead their team to the World Cup Final? (@dna/Twitter)

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Stars and scoring headline a compelling semi-final between Argentina and the Netherlands. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

World Cup Semi-Final Preview: Brazil Vs. Germany

Comments (0) | 2014 World Cup, Argentina, Brazil, Dani Alves, Felipe Scolari, Final Four, football, futbol, Germany, Klose, Kroos, Maicon, Marcelo, Netherlands, neymar, Oscar, Podolski, Schweinsteiger, semifinals, Soccer, Sports, Thomas Muller, World Cup

Can Oscar and 'Big Phil' make up for Neymar's absence and turn Brazil into a finalist? (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Paolo Uggetti
Staff Reporter

Can Oscar and 'Big Phil' take the Neymar-less Brazilians past the favored Germans to the World Cup Final?

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