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2 charged in murder of mother shot in Dunkin’ drive-thru
Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11.
2 years ago
No one is driving this taxi. What possibly could go wrong?
An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver's seat. The half hour ride was going fine until an error occurred.
2 years ago
Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’
The suit came after a Disney World oversight board appointed by DeSantis voted to void a deal that placed theme park design and construction decisions in the company's hands.
2 years ago
U.S. to dock nuclear subs in South Korea for 1st time in 40 years
The dock visits are a key element of what’s called the “Washington Declaration.”
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China, Ukraine leaders speak for first time since war began
In the call that lasted nearly an hour, Beijing said it wanted to send an envoy to Kyiv to serve as a mediator to pursue a “political settlement.”
2 years ago
HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options
HBCUs are adding sports outside the more typical offerings of football, basketball, and track and field.
2 years ago
Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor
The punishment of the freshman lawmaker caps a weeklong standoff between House Democrats and Republicans.
2 years ago
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport
Officials say the Taliban have killed the Islamic State group militant who spearheaded the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Flooding at FDR Park lake renews criticism of renovation
Advocates worry the recent removal of tide gates at FDR Park hurt trees. Experts say it depends on the species and on how long they’re inundated.
2 years ago
Gibbstown LNG by rail proposal hits another roadblock
The controversial 200-mile transport of liquified natural gas from Bradford County, Pa., to a terminal along the Delaware River has hit another roadblock.
2 years ago
Bill mandating training and a permit to buy handguns back on the table in Delaware
Gun control advocates say it can reduce illegal trafficking. Second Amendment advocates counter that it’s an unconstitutional, unnecessary move.
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A generational stigma around talking about mental health care is made worse in southern Delaware, where fewer providers are available.
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Cooper University and Cape May Regional health systems reach merger agreement
Both entities have signed a definitive agreement cementing their previously announced merger.
2 years ago
What is a sweeper? A look at the pitch taking over MLB
Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani uses it, as do Padres starter Yu Darvish, Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes and dozens of other pitchers.
2 years ago
Drug for rare form of Lou Gehrig’s disease OK’d by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration approved Biogen's infused drug for patients with a rare genetic mutation that affects less than 500 people in the U.S.
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