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

September 7, 2015

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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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

The News Desk

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...

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

The News Desk

April 30, 2015

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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

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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 ...

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

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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...