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Gordon Turner was convicted of first degree murder, manslaughter and two counts of first degree assault, among other convictions.
Roman Battaglia
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Delaware Public MediaA former Delmar officer arrested earlier this year is formally indicted in Sussex County Superior Court this week -
Milford School DistrictDistrict officials are asking for the increase, but some school board members are skeptical.
This Week on "The Green"
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Delaware had recently seen a Department of Correction shakeup with the closure of Wilmington’s Plummer Community Corrections Center in March.Plummer housed men in a work release program that allowed them to stay close to family in northern New Castle County and find work in their community.Now, those who would have gone to Plummer are sent to a facility in Smyrna, a move that’s faced some backlash.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee met with work release participants, advocates and the Department of Correction Commissioner to see what work release programs look like now that Plummer is gone.
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The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measure allows for government intervention if a deal is not reached within 90 days. -
Three judges are facing misconduct allegations in three different states, putting pressure on the federal judiciary's system for policing bad behavior in its own ranks. -
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role. -
North Korea's Kim Jong Un rebalances ties between China and Russia, and gets fresh pledges of support from Beijing, while keeping his nuclear weapons off the agenda.
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Monday night, President Trump spoke optimistically about negotiations to end the war with Iran. Now, he has confirmed that Iran shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter, saying the U.S. must respond.
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For years, President Trump slammed former President Obama's nuclear deal with Iran. Now he has to push through his own.
Student Spotlight
- Early Learning Advocacy Day seeks to marshall support for youngest students
- DNREC gives kids a chance to develop fishing skills
- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
- Biggs Museum puts a spotlight on DSU's marching band
- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
- Stuff the Bus food drive continues efforts to combat food insecurity