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Attorney general, DEA chief to witness return of bodies of agents killed in Afghanistan

Holder to meet plane carrying bodies of DEA agents

Sources: Fisker Automotive to build plug-in electric luxury cars at abandoned GM plant in Del.

DOVER, Del. — Fisker Automotive, a California-based startup manufacturer of luxury electric vehicles, plans to build plug-in electric cars at a former General Motors assembly plant in Delaware, people with knowledge of the situation said Friday.

AP sources: Electric car maker to build plug-in vehicles at former GM plant in Delaware

DOVER, Del. — People with knowledge of talks between Fisker Automotive and Delaware officials say the company plans to build vehicles at a former General Motors plant in Wilmington.

Delaware, last state without a national park, could get one now under congressional plan

DOVER, Del. — Delaware may finally join the other 49 states in getting a national park of its own.

More cost cuts at DuPont boost earnings by $300 million in third-quarter

DOVER, Del. — The millions in cost cuts made by DuPont drove profits higher in the third quarter. Now all the chemical maker needs is for sales to rebound.

DuPont says third quarter earnings up, beating expectations; company cites cost cutting

DOVER, Del. — DuPont says cost-cutting helped offset lower volumes and contributed to a surprisingly strong increase in third-quarter earnings.

Remains of 6 soldiers killed in Afghanistan return to US under quiet ceremony

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — The remains of six soldiers killed in Afghanistan are back on U.S. soil.

Delaware GOP congressman to announce if he plans to run for VP Biden’s former Senate seat

DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s longest-serving congressman, Republican Michael Castle, plans to settle speculation and announce if he’ll run for Democratic Vice President Joe Biden’s former U.S. Senate seat.

Bankruptcy trustee, unions object to Visteon’s revised bonus plan

DOVER, Del. — Auto parts supplier Visteon Inc. has backed off a proposal to pay up to $80 million in bonuses to top executives and other employees, but a revised bonus plan it has filed in bankruptcy court is still generating opposition.

Vice President Biden welcomes son home to Del. from yearlong National Guard deployment to Iraq

DOVER, Del. — Having been welcomed home by his father, Vice President Joe Biden, Delaware’s attorney general traded hugs and handshakes Wednesday with other members of his Army National Guard unit after a yearlong deployment in Iraq.

Correction: Triple Crown Media bankruptcy story

DOVER, Del. — In a Sept. 14 story about a bankruptcy filing by Triple Crown Media Inc., The Associated Press erroneously reported that the newspaper publisher is based in Lexington, Ky. The company moved its headquarters from Lexington to Lawrenceville, Ga., in 2008.

Newspaper publisher Triple Crown Media files for bankruptcy

DOVER, Del. — Triple Crown Media Inc., which owns daily and weekly newspapers in Georgia, on Monday became at least the 11th newspaper publisher to seek bankruptcy protection over the past year.

Georgia newspaper publisher Triple Crown Media files for bankruptcy

DOVER, Del. — Newspaper publisher Triple Crown Media Inc., which owns daily and weekly newspapers in Georgia, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Police: Fugitive who took newlyweds hostage in Kan. home to face charges in Colo. slaying

DOVER, Kan. — A fugitive who eluded police for two days was captured in Kansas after he took two newlyweds hostage in their home, only to fall asleep when they gave him pillows and blankets.

Man falls asleep while holding hostages in Kan. home, couple escapes and suspect in custody

DOVER, Kan. — Two newlyweds held hostage in their eastern Kansas home on Saturday escaped unharmed when the man holding them captive fell asleep, after they gave him pillows and a blanket, authorities and family members said.

Authorities say possible Colo. homicide suspect is holding hostages in eastern Kansas

DOVER, Kan. — Authorities say a suspect in a possible Colorado homicide is holding hostages at a home in eastern Kansas.

Delaware prepares NFL-only sports betting, but game plan and cash potential still uncertain

DOVER, Del. — Behind the shiny, granite bar in the new sports book at Dover Downs casino, a baseball glove sits on a shelf. A basketball is perched near a cash register. They won’t matter for bettors in Delaware’s news sports lottery: The only game in town is NFL football.

Federal appeals court says Delaware sports betting must be limited to parlay bets on NFL games

DOVER, Del. — A federal appeals court on Monday dealt another body blow to Delaware’s plans for a new sports betting lottery, saying it must be limited to parlay bets on professional football games.

Pro sports leagues ask court to quickly rule on appeal of Del. plan to allow sports betting

DOVER, Del. —Attorneys for professional sports leagues and the NCAA asked a federal appeals court Monday to decide quickly whether Delaware’s plan to allow betting on games should be halted before a trial can be held.

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