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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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 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.
Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m., join host Jerry Zolten to observe Veterans Day with a two-hour WPSU audio documentary that explores the music that expressed divisions about the war in American society, and provided a life line for GIs in Vietnam, as well as a source of healing when they came home.
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.
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Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving abroad? Tell us how you celebrate.
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Indonesian authorities said they have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspected perpetrator of an attack that shook a mosque at a high school during Friday prayers in Jakarta.
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Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.
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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