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USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety concerns

This March 12, 2019, file photo shows the University Village area of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. (Reed Saxon/AP)

The University of Southern California will no longer have its valedictorian speak at its commencement ceremony because of safety concerns, the school said Monday.

Asna Tabassum was selected as this year's valedictorian. But student groups called for the decision to be reconsidered due to Tabassum's social media content on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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