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New Recreation Facility Set to Replace Connecticut Commons Residence Halls

September 11, 2015

Listen to the story below. By Máiréad Loschi An email announcement sent Thursday morning by Undergraduate Student Government President Rachel Conboy unveiled the planned location for the ne...

University of Connecticut Breaks Ground on New Science Building

The News Desk

September 11, 2015

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Listen to the story below. By Alyssa Hughes This Wednesday, the University of Connecticut held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Engineering and Science building expected to occupy the S...

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

The News Desk

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

The News Desk

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...

New Report Shows High Rates of Work-Related Illness in Connecticut

Charlie Smart

September 7, 2015

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Listen to the story here. By Charlie Smart A new report from the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington shows high rates of work-related illness in Connecticut. “We found t...

Study of the U.S. Institute at UConn

Danielle Chaloux

August 5, 2015

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http://5886e4ebcbc837d13f8e-597f4ed4ea6895a41e2bd2978eb66730.r56.cf5.rackcdn.com/audiopieces/SUSI_mixdown.mp3 By Danielle Chaloux In Storrs, summer is in full swing. Activity on the main campus ...

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...