The number of international students studying at American colleges and universities like Penn State is on a downturn. That comes as the Trump administration has issued travel bans and restrictions on certain countries and made getting a student visa more difficult for some.
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Thursday, November 13 at 8 p.m.
Historian Dr. Jared Frederick leads a discussion about American history and the upcoming PBS Documentary by Ken Burns, Sara Botstein, and David Schmidt with guests Dr. Frederike Baer, Dr. Brady Crytzer, and Dr. Christopher Thrasher. Thursday night at 8:00 on WPSU-FM & WPSU-TV.
Historian Dr. Jared Frederick leads a discussion about American history and the upcoming PBS Documentary by Ken Burns, Sara Botstein, and David Schmidt with guests Dr. Frederike Baer, Dr. Brady Crytzer, and Dr. Christopher Thrasher. Thursday night at 8:00 on WPSU-FM & WPSU-TV.
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The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA report.
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Congressman Lloyd Smucker didn’t say much about the federal government shutdown that he hadn’t already said, during a tele-town hall with constituents on Wednesday evening.
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The newcomer to political office bested the current district attorney in a county that President Donald Trump carried by 75% of the vote in 2024.
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Four members of the state House of Representatives will need to resign their posts after winning seats in Tuesday’s municipal and judicial elections.
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Pennsylvania’s intermediate Commonwealth and Superior appellate courts play critical roles in the state’s justice system.
Tuesday, November 11 at 3 p.m., we'll bring you a Veterans Day special from WHYY's "The Pulse." On "Conversations with Veterans," hear from veterans about their experiences in the military, and the challenges many face when they come home.
The WPSU Folk Show will play listener requests on Saturday, November 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. Request your favorite folk song or tune in advance by emailing wpsufolkshow@gmail.com by November 12.
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The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.
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James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
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At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.
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The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating uncertainty for many more passengers. Here's what to do if you're one of them.
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The Atlas browser can act as your "agent" online, doing tasks like shopping or booking tickets. But that gives it access to a lot of personal information.
The Local Groove, Saturday nights at 9:00 on WPSUk, features music written and recorded by musicians right here in central and northern Pennsylvania. You can submit your origninal music to the show at https://localmusic.wpsu.org/
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