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"Swatters" to be Fined for Fake 911 Calls Under New Law


By Sarah Sax
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 | 11:48 a.m. PDT

A new law will leave "swatters" financially responsible for their false 911 calls.

Boy, 12, Admits to False Bomb Threats at Celeb Homes


By Nick Edmonds
Monday, March 11, 2013 | 3:07 p.m. PDT

A 12-year-old boy is responsible for recent prank calls known as "Swatting."

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Holiday Bowl - USC vs Wisconsin Post-Game Press Conference

Su'a Cravens: "It's the players that need to step up"

Darreus Rogers: "It comes down to the players"

Trojans Fall to Wisconsin in the Holiday Bowl 23-21

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Alcoholism At USC


By Kay Angrum, Alex Janin, Veronica Quezada, Madison Mills and Sam Bergum
11/19/15 | 1:14 p.m. PST

In this four part series, USC Anneberg Media looks at alcohol abuse on campus and where students can go for...

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