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NASA's Osiris-REx mission has successfully returned a pristine sample of asteroid back to Earth. This cupful-or-so of space rock could shed light on the solar system's origins.
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A group of Delaware County voters had their mail ballots rejected then tried to remedy their mistake by voting provisionally. They were ultimately disenfranchised. -
A Spotlight PA review found that Penn State reported incorrect contract information, and a university trustee failed to disclose more than $250,000 paid to a related business over three years.
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Lock Haven City Council is getting ready to raise water rates. The city’s water system needs millions of dollars in repairs and upgrades.
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As COVID-19 cases rise, including in Pennsylvania where hospitalizations are up, health care providers urge people to continue to take steps to prevent its spread, including getting the latest vaccine.
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Temple University says acting president JoAnne A. Epps has died after falling ill on stage during a memorial service.
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Lawmakers and public officials can start lobbying their ex-colleagues within a year. A new bill would add another year to that ban.
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Five former Pennsylvania governors want to open the state’s closed primary system by allowing unaffiliated voters to pick partisan candidates.
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Democrats in the Pennsylvania House will keep their one-vote majority after winning a Pittsburgh area seat in a special election.
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The Senate will no longer enforce a dress code. The change comes after Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has been unapologetically wearing shorts as he goes about his duties.
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More than $1 million is going toward recreation companies in central and northern Pennsylvania.
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Chaplains provide spiritual counsel at some of life's most raw moments. With psychedelic legalization spreading, some chaplains think this role should include facilitating psychedelic trips.
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In the next presidential election, voters might choose between the oldest would-be president ever, and the second oldest. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with seniors about electing a president their age.
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The change comes after Niger's democratically elected president was deposed in a coup. French troops pulled out of neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso in recent years after coups there.
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The 26-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate with a time of 2:11:53.
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"It's an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list," the music megastar said of his appearance at the Feb. 11, 2024 game.
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Newt Gingrich used government shutdowns as a policy and political weapon against Bill Clinton, setting the stage for later shutdown fights with later presidents.
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Gen. C.Q. Brown is poised to become the top U.S. military officer in a few days. One challenge he faces was on full display this week: Ukraine's visiting president requested more military assistance.
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Thousands of New Yorkers alter or obscure their license plates to fake-out license plate readers used for toll collection and speeding cameras.
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A new exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures celebrates the life and outrageous cinema of John Waters, queer icon and proud maker of "filth."
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The Census Bureau wants to use an annual survey to ask people over the age of 15 about their sexual orientation and gender identity. This data could help enforce civil rights laws.
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Wildfire smoke has plagued much of the country this summer causing short-term impacts like increasing asthma. But researchers learning that wildfire smoke can have far-lasting implications.
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Retailers have long complained about so-called "swipe fees" on credit cards. And now there's a showdown in Congress that pits retailers against the credit card industry. What's at stake for shoppers?
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An NPR investigation found flaws in the Pentagon's claim that deadly airstrikes did not hit civilians. These are the documents NPR obtained from the Pentagon.
In December, WPSU-FM marks our 70th anniversary. Celebrate early, by helping WPSU reach a cake-and-icing challenge before our fall fund drive starts on October 7. When you help WPSU raise $10,000 before the drive, an anonymous donor will ice that cake with an extra $5,000, adding 50% to your gift. Thank you!
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Your host for this 3rd season of Poetry Moment is Marjorie Maddox of Williamsport, professor of English and creative writing at the Lock Haven campus of Commonwealth University. Every Monday, she'll introduce and read a poem from a contemporary Pennsylvania poet. Listen Monday mornings at 7:45 and Monday afternoons at 4:44.
Your host for this 3rd season of Poetry Moment is Marjorie Maddox of Williamsport, professor of English and creative writing at the Lock Haven campus of Commonwealth University. Every Monday, she'll introduce and read a poem from a contemporary Pennsylvania poet. Listen Monday mornings at 7:45 and Monday afternoons at 4:44.
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And listen to Fresh Air, with Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, every Monday through Friday at 12 noon on WPSU-FM.
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The Local Groove features music written and recorded by musicians with roots in central and northern Pennsylvania, Saturday nights at 9:00 on WPSU.
The show features many genres: rock, blues, jazz and more. If you're from the area and you’d like WPSU to consider your recordings for the show, submit your music online today at wpsu.org/localgroove.
The show features many genres: rock, blues, jazz and more. If you're from the area and you’d like WPSU to consider your recordings for the show, submit your music online today at wpsu.org/localgroove.
The sounds and stories of birds are part of every morning on WPSU-FM, seven days a week, on BirdNote, a sound-rich 2 minute program exploring the unique lives, habitats and challenges of birds.
You can hear BirdNote on WPSU-FM twice each morning: Monday through Friday at 5:19 a.m. and 6:42 a.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, at 6:04 a.m. and 9:04 a.m.
You can hear BirdNote on WPSU-FM twice each morning: Monday through Friday at 5:19 a.m. and 6:42 a.m. and on Saturday and Sunday, at 6:04 a.m. and 9:04 a.m.
Find out what's happening in Central & Northern PA on WPSU's Community Calendar! Submit your group's event at least 2 weeks in advance, and you might hear it announced on WPSU-FM.
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Listen to All Things Considered every afternoon on WPSU for the biggest stories of the day from NPR news, as well as thoughtful commentaries, and insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts, life, music and entertainment, all brought alive through sound.
Listen to All Things Considered every afternoon on WPSU for the biggest stories of the day from NPR news, as well as thoughtful commentaries, and insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts, life, music and entertainment, all brought alive through sound.
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