/tags/delaware Delaware en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 12 May 2015 16:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-05-12/2015-rankings-list-most-bicycle-friendly-u-s-states The League of American Bicyclists' rankings also show that no American state scored higher than 67 points out of 100. Tue, 12 May 2015 16:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-05-12/2015-rankings-list-most-bicycle-friendly-u-s-states Bill Chappell /npr-news/2014-02-20/the-system-supplying-americas-chickens-pits-farmer-vs-farmer Most of the nation's chicken meat is grown by contract farmers who get ranked against each other when it's time to get paid. Critics say someone always ends up losing — and, too often, deep in debt. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:40:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-02-20/the-system-supplying-americas-chickens-pits-farmer-vs-farmer Dan Charles /npr-news/2013-05-07/with-senate-approval-delaware-poised-to-allow-gay-marriage Gov. Jack Markell said he would sign a bill that would make Delaware the 11th state in the country to allow same-sex marriage. The vote comes less than a week after Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed a similar measure into law. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:26:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-07/with-senate-approval-delaware-poised-to-allow-gay-marriage Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-02-11/updated-reports-suspect-and-two-victims-dead-in-delaware-shooting The incident happened as Vice President Biden came to neighboring Philadelphia for a roundtable on gun violence. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:22:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-11/updated-reports-suspect-and-two-victims-dead-in-delaware-shooting Mark Memmott /2012-08-29/moderate-republicans-lost-in-gops-official-platform Two moderate Republicans — former congressmen Mike Castle of Delaware and Tom Davis of Virginia — wonder whether that wing of their party can survive. In years past the party had a component referred to as "Rockefeller Republicans" — named after former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. The group tended to work well with middle of the road Democrats. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:00:00 GMT /2012-08-29/moderate-republicans-lost-in-gops-official-platform Robert Siegel /npr-news/2012-08-21/three-year-olds-told-to-fight-by-delaware-day-care-workers-police-say The kids were encouraged to punch, not pinch, and videotaped as they slugged each other, police say. Three of the day care center's employees have been arrested. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-21/three-year-olds-told-to-fight-by-delaware-day-care-workers-police-say Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-04-24/todays-primaries-gingrichs-swan-song-or-reason-to-remain Mitt Romney will still be the presumptive nominee. But analysts say Newt Gingrich might win today in Delaware. That could give him a reason to stay in the race. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-24/todays-primaries-gingrichs-swan-song-or-reason-to-remain Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-03-02/air-force-mortuary-official-resigns-amid-scandal One of three officials accused of mismanaging the mortuary at Dover Air Force Base has resigned. The Air Force issued a statement saying that Quinton Keel "has left federal service." Keel had previously served as director of the mortuary division at Dover. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:38:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-03-02/air-force-mortuary-official-resigns-amid-scandal The Associated Press, The Associated Press /npr-news/2012-02-07/for-love-and-the-game-a-star-shines-in-delaware Four years ago, Elena Delle Donne was the top basketball recruit in the country. But Delle Donne walked away from an elite college program — so she could be with her severely disabled sister and the rest of their family. Now she's the best college player in America. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-02-07/for-love-and-the-game-a-star-shines-in-delaware Frank Deford