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    Today’s news

    Delaware man sentenced for 2022 daytime murder in Wilmington

    Lance Leatherbury pleaded no contest to manslaughter, conspiracy and weapons charges in 2024 killing

    Man Sentenced to 8 Years for 2024 Wilmington Fatal Stabbing

    Souleymane Fadiga pleaded guilty to manslaughter and weapons charges in the death of Tyler Ponzo.

    Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged With Wife's Murder

    Bill Stevenson pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of his wife Linda Stevenson.

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    Former First Lady Jill Biden's Ex-Husband Charged with Murder

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    4 Hurt, Including 2 Firefighters, in Wilmington House Fire

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    Five Injured in Wilmington House Fire

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    Feb. 7, 2026

    Man Indicted in Wilmington Triple Shooting That Killed 21-Year-Old

    Rasheed Earl charged with first-degree murder, assault, and other offenses in May 2025 incident.
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