district wire news 11.14.11

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This week on District Wire News, we have the latest on the Penn State Scandal. Parents are now concerned of Sandusky’s home being located next to an elementary school. How does this relate to American University? Also, economic woes have college grads and young adults flocking to the District of Columbia. We will uncover why. The deadline on the government’s budget deficit is approaching, and we have an exclusive interview with an expert, discussing potential solutions for Congress. And how is the NBA lockout affecting future hopefuls to join the franchise? All this and more plus a look into the five day forecast from Nicki DeMarco and a business report from Nick Pisano.

Produced by Zach Drescher and Faith Sagaille

11.7.11 Special Edition: District wire news in Spanish, Noticias en español

In this special segment, District Wire News was produced in Spanish by Ada Mariela Ortega. Ortega covers the Nicaraguan election and talks about the bilateral relations between the United States and Argentina. Also, learn about about how Northern Virginia counties are seeing more public official positions being filled by immigrants. Ortega also covers the shocking death of one of the most wanted men in Colombia.

district wire news 11.7.11

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This week on District Wire News, with the general election just one year away, we took a look at what was ahead for politics. We covered breaking news as the verdict in the Conrad Murray trial was announced. Faith Sagaille brought us the latest on bullying legislation and how it affects children here in the district. Rachel Bae spoke with a resident assistant on American University’s campus about a string of thefts that occurred in Anderson Hall. Later on the newscast, we covered sports and gave you travel tips for the Thanksgiving season. Watch our videos for all that and more.