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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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Pope Begs For Forgiveness From Abuse Victims

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Will Pope Francis's apologize be enough for the clergy sex abuse survivors? (Twitter/@mj_santos)

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Pope Francis apologized for the sins committed by church members to sex abuse survivors. Will it be enough?

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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.

 

Chris Christie Rejects Gun Control Bill

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Chris Christie has vetoed similar gun control bills in the past. (Twitter/@CitizenGO)

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Christie has been accused of pandering to Republican voters with this veto.

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Buzz

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.

 

Robots Will Write Associated Press Content

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Could journalists be phased out completely? (Twitter/@Complex_Tech)

Arash Zandi
Executive Producer

Are robots finally taking over?

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Buzz

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.

 

Penn State Leads In Sexual Assault Cases

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Penn State had 84 sexual assault cases from 2010-2012. (Wikimedia Commons)

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USC is one of the schools under investigation for Title IX violations.

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Buzz

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.

 

SCOTUS Rules Against Compulsory Union Dues

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Does the ruling help or harm unions in Illinois? (Twitter/@MattyFanatic)

Kristy Plaza
Executive Producer

Supreme Court ruling has setback public unions in Illinois. 

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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.

 

Indiana Same-Sex Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

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Craig Bowen and Jake Miller were the first couple to get married following the ruling. (Twitter/@shellawish)

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Couples began getting married immediately.

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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.

 

Mormon Church Excommunicates Feminist

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Kelly received support and criticism from members of the Mormon Church. (Twitter/@ABC)

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Executive Producer

Her decision was made by an all-male group.

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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.

 

Wife Of Sunken Korean Ferry Owner Arrested

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South Korean authorities launched a nationwide manhunt against members of Yoo Byung Un's family. (Twitter/@MyNewsNet)

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Her husband remains at large.

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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.

 

Having A Daughter Influences Judges' Decisions

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Kristy Plaza
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Judges with daughters lean towards the feminist direction when making decisions on cases. 

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Buzz

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.

 

U.S. Special Forces Might Send Troops To Iraq

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Kristy Plaza
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Will President Obama send our troops back after all this time? 

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