Delaware

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Delaware is one of the 50 states of the United States and is located in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, north by Pennsylvania, and east by New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the nearby Delaware River, itself named after Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, an English nobleman and Virginia's first colonial governor.

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Joe Biden: I trust scientists, not Donald Trump Joe Biden says while he trusts what scientists say about a potentialcoronavirus vaccine, he doesn't trust President Donald Trump. Speaking toreporters at an event in Wilmington, Delaware, after being.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:26Published 1 week ago

Joe Biden: Coronavirus is 'a national emergency' for schools Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says the issue of safely reopeningAmerica's schools is a “national emergency.” Biden says during a campaignevent in Wilmington, Delaware, that President.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:18Published 3 weeks ago

Biden on civil unrest: 'Any violence...is wrong' Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware on Wednesday said any violent protest should be investigated, regardless of political affiliation. He said if elected president, he'd.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:42Published 3 weeks ago

Biden: 'This is our moment, this is our mission' "Let us begin, you and I together," Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told American voters at the end of the DNC on Thursday, wrapping up four days of virtual fanfare that ended with an outdoor.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:24Published on August 21, 2020

Joe Biden officially nominated for president Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden for president on Tuesday, vowing his election would repair a pandemic-battered America. Gloria Tso reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:08Published on August 19, 2020

Biden ahead in polls, but Democrats still worry [NFA] Reuters spoke with party activists, officials and voters, who fear victory could still slip from their grasp. This report produced by Zachary Goelman. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:41Published on August 17, 2020

Biden with Harris: 'I picked the right person' Clad in blue suits as they both strutted in front of the media for the first time together in Wilmington, Delaware, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said of his VP pick, Kamala.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:58Published on August 12, 2020

Joe Biden to Accept Democratic Presidential Nomination in Delaware The Democratic National Convention (DNC) had previously scheduled the former vice president to be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:25Published on August 6, 2020

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Biden: "I trust vaccines, I trust scientists, but I don't trust Donald Trump" Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden used a speech Wednesday to attack President Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis and express his confidence in science. CBSN political reporter Caitlin.. CBS News - Published 1 week ago
Biden's lawyers say he would have authority to issue national mask mandate, if elected Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday gave a speech on the coronavirus vaccine development in Wilmington, Delaware. Before laying out his own plans, Biden warned against leaving the.. CBS News - Published 1 week ago
Winning a primary in Delaware, Sarah McBride is set to become the country’s highest-ranking transgender official. Ms. McBride, who would be the first openly transgender person to serve in any state’s senate, won a primary for a safely Democratic seat in Delaware. NYTimes.com - Published 1 week ago

Newcomer Witzke wins GOP US Senate primary in Delaware Witzke will challenge incumbent Sen. Chris Coons, who won the Democratic primary. CBS News - Published 1 week ago
In the last state primary of 2020, Senator Chris Coons of Delaware faces a progressive challenger. NYTimes.com - Published 1 week ago
Trump and Biden hit the campaign trail Both President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have been hitting the campaign trail. The president rallied his supporters just outside of Las Vegas on Sunday night in his first.. CBS News - Published 1 week ago

Biden casts early ballot in home state primary Democratic Presidential nominee, Joe Biden has voted in Delaware's primary, casting a ballot by appointment a day before the polls formally open. (Sept. 14) USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago
Senator Chris Coons on COVID-19 relief legislation and foreign interference in 2020 election Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss foreign efforts to interfere in the upcoming election and stalled negotiations over coronavirus relief legislation on.. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago
Two Delaware women indicted on hate crime charges after taking MAGA hat from Trump supporters Two women face hate crime charges after a video was posted of them confronting supporters of President Donald Trump at the DNC in Delaware last month. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons says Joe Biden is almost certainly going to run Senator Chris Coons of Delaware tells CBS News' Major Garrett on "The Takeout" that he thinks Joe Biden is likely going to run for president. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago

Senator Chris Coons on "The Takeout" Delaware Senator Chris Coons joins Major Garrett to discuss Joe Biden’s candidacy, the question of impeachment, and how the definition of socialism has evolved in the post-recession era on this.. CBS News - Published 2 weeks ago
Joe Biden speaks about how he'd reopen schools safely amid COVID-19 pandemic Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden spoke in Wilmington, Delaware, about what needs to be done to help schools reopen safely, and the ways he says the Trump administration has failed to respond.. CBS News - Published 3 weeks ago
Weakened Laura still carries a punch as it heads toward Atlantic Ocean The remnants of Hurricane Laura continued to weaken Saturday but it may bring tornadoes to North Carolina and the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia region. USATODAY.com - Published on August 29, 2020	California Fires Live Updates: ‘Megafires’ Could Burn for Weeks There are 625 blazes burning across the state, and they have scorched an area larger than the state of Delaware. NYTimes.com - Published on August 25, 2020
Chief of staff defends Trump addressing RNC from White House Mark Meadows also took a shot at Joe Biden, saying Mr. Trump is "willing to travel everywhere and not just convey things from a basement in Delaware." CBS News - Published on August 24, 2020	Sen. Tom Carper Drops F-Bombs Over Zoom Issues During USPS Hearing Sen. Tom Carper ain't afraid to drop an f-bomb or 3 when he can't get into Zoom -- like the rest of us -- but his technical issues happened on live TV. As he might put it ... f**king oops!!! The.. TMZ.com - Published on August 21, 2020
Honking cars and flashing headlights: A drive-in celebration replaced the balloon drop at the DNC Several hundred people — delegates, elected officials and other Delaware dignitaries — gathered in Frawley Stadium's parking lot Thursday night to watch Joe Biden's speech. USATODAY.com - Published on August 21, 2020	Highlights from Joe Biden's almost 50 years at Democratic conventions Joe Biden has traveled to all but one Democratic National Convention over the past 48 years, playing a supporting role for the party's nominee. This year the convention is coming home to him – he'll.. CBS News - Published on August 20, 2020
AP Analysis: Kamala Harris makes history Senator Kamala Harris became the first Black woman to be nominated as vice president on a major-party ticket. The Democrat from California delivered her acceptance speech in Wilmington, Delaware on.. USATODAY.com - Published on August 20, 2020	Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden for president The Democratic Party has officially nominated Joe Biden for president. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has highlights from the convention, and then CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo.. CBS News - Published on August 19, 2020
Local Matters: Biden puts Delaware in the national spotlight Joe Biden has essentially headquartered his campaign operations at home in Wilmington, Delaware. Veteran Delaware broadcaster Nancy Karibjanian joins CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers to talk about Biden's long.. CBS News - Published on August 19, 2020	Why Jill Biden is confident her husband will win the election Jill Biden delivered her Democratic National Convention speech Tuesday night from the Delaware high school where she once taught. CBS News - Published on August 19, 2020
Joe Biden defined: The key issues and events that made Delaware's favorite son Through a half century of life in public service, Joe Biden has helped reshape Delaware politics while playing a significant role in guiding the nation. USATODAY.com - Published on August 19, 2020	Women sue Delaware over workplace hijab prohibition; federal lawsuit claims discrimination Three women banned from wearing religious head coverings at their state jobs are suing for discrimination and claim they were retaliated against. USATODAY.com - Published on August 14, 2020
Biden touts the "best sandwich in America" For lunch on Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden visited Capriotti's - a Delaware sandwich chain with a new location in Washington, D.C. that offers what Biden called the "best sandwich in America." CBS News - Published on August 14, 2020	Biden and Harris to address Democratic convention from Delaware Joe Biden introduced Kamala Harris as his vice presidential pick at an event in Wilmington on Wednesday. CBS News - Published on August 13, 2020
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hold first campaign event as running mates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris held their first joint campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, where Biden praised his VP pick for her experience and readiness to tackle issues facing the nation. CBS News.. CBS News - Published on August 13, 2020	Biden and Harris Pledge a Strong Challenge to Trump and a Path Out of Crisis Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made their debut as running mates in Wilmington, Del., offering a vision of recovery from the coronavirus and pressing their case that the president has made things worse at.. NYTimes.com - Published on August 12, 2020
When Kamala Harris faced political heat, Joe Biden's son Beau had her back Up until Beau Biden's death in 2015, Kamala Harris had a friendship with the Delaware politician — and by extension his father Joe Biden. USATODAY.com - Published on August 12, 2020	Impact of Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as running mate Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris will make their first public appearance together Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware. CBSN political reporter.. CBS News - Published on August 12, 2020
Kamala Harris becomes first woman of color to run for vice president on a major party ticket Former Vice President Joe Biden will appear alongside his newly named running mate at an event in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. Biden had pledged to pick a woman as his vice president, but his.. CBS News - Published on August 12, 2020	Biden-Harris, Perseids, UEFA Champions League quarterfinals: 5 things to know Wednesday Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Delaware, the best meteor shower of the summer is set to peak and more news to start your Wednesday. USATODAY.com - Published on August 12, 2020
Hush-hush preparations were underway at a hotel ballroom in Delaware. NYTimes.com - Published on August 11, 2020	As Biden prepares to make historic vice presidential pick, all eyes are on Delaware On Tuesday afternoon, media watched outside the Hotel du Pont, searching for clues about a potential vice presidential announcement. USATODAY.com - Published on August 11, 2020
Who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention? Here's what we know so far. Biden will accept the presidential nomination and attend the convention from Delaware. Other speakers will attend virtually as well. USATODAY.com - Published on August 10, 2020	Biden meets with Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer days before VP announcement Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Delaware by private plane Friday evening, CBS News has learned. She met with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to discuss possibly being his.. CBS News - Published on August 8, 2020
Biden announces shake-up to convention as President Trump mulls moving speech to White House Joe Biden's campaign said Wednesday the former vice president will now accept the Democratic nomination in his home state of Delaware, instead of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The change comes as President.. CBS News - Published on August 6, 2020	Biden Announces $775 Billion Plan to Help Working Parents and Caregivers In a speech in Delaware, Joseph R. Biden Jr. outlined proposals covering care for small children, older adults and family members with disabilities. NYTimes.com - Published on July 21, 2020
What to know about Tuesday's primaries in New Jersey and Delaware A Democrat-turned-Republican faces a fight on both sides and Delaware's favorite son finally has his name on the ballot in his home state. USATODAY.com - Published on July 7, 2020	Elections in Delaware and New Jersey, Blackout Day, Johnny Depp: 5 things to know Tuesday Elections in Delaware and New Jersey, Blackout Day, Johnny Depp's libel case begins and more news you need to know Tuesday. USATODAY.com - Published on July 7, 2020
Last whipping post in Delaware removed An 8-foot tall whipping post was removed from a Delaware county courthouse square Wednesday after activists said it was a reminder of racial discrimination. Alleged criminals were tied to the post and.. USATODAY.com - Published on July 2, 2020	AP Top Stories July 2 A Here's the latest for Thursday, July 2nd: Congress members demand Russia-Afghanistan intelligence answers; Coronavirus spreading quickly in India; California shuts down bars & museums; Delaware removes.. USATODAY.com - Published on July 2, 2020
Delaware, the last to abolish state whippings, to remove public whipping post Wednesday Delaware was the last to abolish state-sanctioned whippings and will now remove what's likely its last whipping post displayed on public property. USATODAY.com - Published on June 30, 2020	'It was so crazy': Man grabs shark with bare hands on Delaware beach in viral video A swimmer was captured in a viral video holding a shark with his bare hands off the coast of Cape Henlopen State Park Beach in Delaware. USATODAY.com - Published on June 24, 2020
An Amazon driver had odd instructions when she dropped off a package off. The moment went viral. An Amazon delivery woman fulfilled an unusual request while dropping off a package for a Delaware family. USATODAY.com - Published on June 23, 2020	Attorneys, public officials denounce arrests of George Floyd protesters in Delaware Several Delaware officials and a handful of First Amendment advocates have denounced the arrests of Dover-area demonstrators Tuesday evening. USATODAY.com - Published on June 10, 2020

Delaware

State in the United States

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Last whipping post in Delaware removed

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Delaware, the last to abolish state whippings, to remove public whipping post Wednesday

'It was so crazy': Man grabs shark with bare hands on Delaware beach in viral video

An Amazon driver had odd instructions when she dropped off a package off. The moment went viral.

Attorneys, public officials denounce arrests of George Floyd protesters in Delaware