Today, the U.S. Supreme Court examined a Tennessee law that could potentially limit transgender youth’s access to gender-affirming health care such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers.

President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises of mass deportations have raised concerns about the future of millions of undocumented immigrants and their families. This has led to cities around the country taking action to protect immigrant communities. The city of Los Angeles is one of them. 

Samira Felix has the story.

The USC Office of International Services which deals with international students sent out an unusual email in the past few days. It tells students traveling abroad for winter break when it might be best to return. Melody Li reports.

Better Friends Animal Society, an organization focused on finding as many homes as possible for animals in shelters, recently hosted a mass adoption event at the L.A. Rose Bowl to combat overcrowding. We spoke with one happy customer on their recent adoption experience and how students at USC can also bring a new member of the family to their home.

As the Fall semester comes to an end, many students are eager to return to their hometowns to celebrate the holidays. But for some, this brings up a potentially uncomfortable obstacle – spending a month away from their college sweetheart.

Finals week is upon us and students across campus are preparing for papers, projects and presentations. We spoke with students and a licensed therapist on how they get through the end of the semester.

USC teamed up with the LAPD and the Red Sled Santa Foundation for a good old-fashioned toy giveaway. Kayla Quintero has the story.

The Supreme Court is weighing whether the Food and Drug Administration followed the law when it rejected applications for flavored e-cigarettes to be sold in the United States.

Story by Benjamin Gamson

The details of the ban remain vague, and questions remain over how it would be enforced. There are indications that platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp will be exempt.

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Hunter Biden is pardoned after President Biden said he would not pardon his son.