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UConnPirg Canvasses for Campaign Finance Reform

October 30, 2015

UConnPIRG, the largest student-run grassroots organization on campus tabled outside of the library to raise awareness about their Democracy Now campaign. PIRG is a network of non-profit public interest organiz...

Pope Francis makes his first trip to the United States

The News Desk

September 22, 2015

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Many Americans are anxiously awaiting the first visit of Pope Francis today, which will include a Mass and speech to congress as well as appearances in Philadelphia and New York. The Republican ca...

Baltimore Judge Expected to Make Decision on Location of Freddie Gray Trial

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September 10, 2015

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Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams is expected to make a decision on the location of the Freddie Gray trial and House Republicans make a last-minute attempt to derail the Iran nuclear deal. You...

Pope Francis speaks to the U.N. and Hungary’s Refugee initiative

The News Desk

September 10, 2015

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You can hear WHUS News updates weekdays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on 91.7 FM and online at whus.org. This report contains information from the associated press. Image Credit: Aleteia Image Department / Cre...

European Union President Says Member Nations Should Be Forced to Accept More Migrants

The News Desk

September 9, 2015

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European Union President Jean-Claude Juncker says member nations should be forced to accept another 120,000 migrants and the city of Baltimore is expected to approve a $6.4 million settlement to the family ...

British Defense Secretary Warns of Drone Attacks Against Jihadis in Syria

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September 8, 2015

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Britain's Defense Secretary warns of further drone attacks against Syrian Jihadis if attacks against Britain are being planned. Hungary's prime minister wants to speed up construction for a fence on the cou...

At least 300 Nigerian Kidnap Victims rescued from Sambisa Forest on Tuesday

The News Desk

May 1, 2015

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https://soundcloud.com/whusnews/at-least-300-nigerian-kidnap-victims-rescued-from-sambisa-forest-on-tuesday Burundi Citizens are protesting President Pierre Nkurunziza candidacy for re-el...

Tear Gas and Firecrackers Hurled as Police and Demonstrators Clash in Istanbul

The News Desk

May 1, 2015

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Police and demonstrators clash in Istanbul while Nepal fights to return to normal following the deaths of 6,200 people in last Saturday's earthquake. You can hear WHUS News updates weekdays at 9:00am and...

Mudslide in Afghanistan Claims Lives of 52 Residents, Leaves Hundreds Homeless

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April 30, 2015

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A mudslide hit the poor region of Badakhshan, Afghanistan leaving 52 people dead and hundreds of residents without a roof over their heads. Plus, new updates in the investigation of the death of F...

Teenager Pulled from Rubble Five Days After Earthquake

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April 30, 2015

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A teenager is pulled from the ruins of a seven-story building in Nepal. The Nigerian Army rescues more women and children from Boko Haram. Connecticut's "U drive. U text. U pay." campaign a success. You ...