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

April 30, 2015

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...

UConn Vigil Held To Remember Those Lost In The Nepali Earthquake Disaster

The News Desk

April 30, 2015

Featured, Local News, News

Nepal is a very mountainous area situated next to China and India. There are many valleys and hills that are standing in the way of relief efforts. The town pictured here is Gandaki, Annapurna in Nepal. (P...

Teenager Pulled from Rubble Five Days After Earthquake

The News Desk

April 30, 2015

Headlines, News

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 ...

UConn Students Address Board of Trustees with Accounts of Discrimination on Campus

The News Desk

April 29, 2015

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French Soldiers Under Investigation for Sexually Abusing Central African Republic Children

The News Desk

April 29, 2015

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French prosecutors are investigating accusations that French soldiers in the Central African Republic sexually abused children they were sent to protect. Plus, the latest on the Baltimore riots and the deat...

Nigerian Military Rescues Nearly 300 Girls and Women from Boko Haram Camps

The News Desk

April 29, 2015

Headlines, News

200 girls and 93 women are being transported out of Boko Haram camps in Nigeria where they were being held captive. You can hear WHUS News updates weekdays at 9:00am and 5:00pm on 91.7 WHUS...

UConn Students Run in “Underwear Mile” to Raise Money for Underprivileged Children

The News Desk

April 28, 2015

Local News, News

By Kevin Korza UConn’s third annual “Underwear Mile” went off without a hitch on Sunday. The temperature was in the mid 50s and many participants came dressed in costumes or sporting colorful underwear. UC...

Obama responds to riots in Baltimore and the Panama Canal expansion is almost complete

The News Desk

April 28, 2015

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President Barack Obama expresses no sympathy for rioters in Baltimore, however, he is frustrated with recurring black deaths due to the police force. The Panama Canal is installing the last of it's lock gates, ...

UConn Students Walk a Mile In Her Shoes to Raise Awareness for Gender Relations

The News Desk

April 27, 2015

Local News, News

By John Ewen The sound of high heels clopping along Fairfield Way on Saturday was sure to grab attention. Not because of the footwear, but because of the people donning it. Male students at the University o...

Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 4,000

The News Desk

April 27, 2015

Headlines, News

https://soundcloud.com/whusnews/nepal-earthquake-death-toll-surpasses-4000 The death toll in Nepal after a major earthquake has exceeded 4,000 people; four are American. The judge has given instructions to the...