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At 83, Al Pacino is expecting a baby with 29-year-old Noor Alfallah

EW YORK (AP) — A representative for Al Pacino confirms that the 83-year-old actor and 29-year-old Noor Alfallah are expecting a baby. Pacino's publicist, Stan Rosenfield, verified the news first published by TMZ, but said there would be no statement at this time. The baby would be Pacino's fourth child. He has a 33-year-old daughter, Julie Marie, with acting coach Jan Tarrant and 22-year-old twins Anton and Olivia with actor […]

06/01/2023 13

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Troopers Investigating Large Fight at High School Graduation

The Delaware State Police are investigating a large fight that occurred at the conclusion of the Sussex Central High School graduation ceremonies Tuesday night. One man has been arrested and charges are pending against a juvenile suspect. On May 30, 2023, at approximately 8:40 p.m., troopers working the graduation detail at Sussex Central High School were alerted to a large crowd of people fighting outside of the main gate to […]

06/01/2023 18

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Stepfather of murdered Delaware 3-year-old pleads guilty to child endangerment

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The stepfather of a 3-year-old girl whose burned remains were found on a softball field several years ago has pleaded guilty to child endangerment charges. Court documents show that 41-year-old Brandon Haas pleaded guilty in March to one felony count and three misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child. None of the offenses carries mandatory prison time, and probation is the presumptive sentence for […]

05/30/2023 14

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Pair Arrested for Prescription Fraud

Delaware State Police have arrested 23-year-old Micah Lee of Silver Spring, Maryland and 21-year-old Bashir Abukar of Bowie, Maryland after they attempted to fraudulently obtain prescription medication from a Selbyville pharmacy. Both men were apprehended following a vehicle pursuit. On May 28, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a trooper responded to the CVS pharmacy located at 36252 Lighthouse Road regarding a man who was attempting to pick up a forged […]

05/30/2023 8

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Legislative committee adds more than $120 million to Gov. Carney’s proposed budget

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Members of the Delaware legislature's budget-writing committee have added more than $120 million to Gov. John Carney's proposed operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. The Joint Finance Committee finished its revisions to Carney's recommended spending plan on Wednesday. Lawmakers added more than $124.5 million to the $5.48 billion spending plan Carney recommended in January. The revised budget plan, which must be approved by […]

05/26/2023 11

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Sussex County EOC readies public for 2023 hurricane season

Seasons change, but having a plan to weather each should be a constant for everyone, no matter the date on the calendar. As the six-month-long Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway June 1, the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center reminds the public to be ready for the forecast by taking various preparedness steps now – including creating a disaster kit – to limit damage and avoid loss of life, whatever […]

05/26/2023 13

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Delaware woman pleads guilty to killing 3-year-old daughter, dumping remains on softball field

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware woman is facing decades in prison after pleading guilty to killing her 3-year-old daughter and dumping her burned remains on a softball field. Kristie Haas, 31, pleaded guilty Thursday to murder by abuse or neglect, abuse of a corpse, and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors are recommending a sentence of 50 years in prison on the murder charge, suspended […]

05/25/2023 56

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Delaware State Police Memorial Day Message

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many of us gather with loved ones to honor our fallen heroes and current military members. The Delaware State Police is here to remind everyone of the importance of driving safely, particularly during this weekend, but also each and every day. Memorial Day often marks the “unofficial” beginning of summer, which means traffic is expected to increase, making it all the more crucial […]

05/25/2023 8

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Pete Brown, co-writer of ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘White Room’ for rock group Cream, dies at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Songwriter and poet Pete Brown, who co-wrote "Sunshine of Your Love" and "White Room" for the short-lived rock supergroup Cream in the 1960s, has died. He was 82. The London-based Brown died of cancer late Friday, according to a post on his Facebook page. A poet who worked in the same circles as Allen Ginsberg and Spike Milligan, Brown was asked by drummer Ginger Baker to […]

05/22/2023 11