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Texas throttles Delaware State in 90-68 win

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12 months ago

November 30, 2024

Texas throttles Delaware State in 90-68 win

In a tuneup game ahead of two important non-conference matchups over the next nine days, the Texas Longhorns got off to a strong start and cruised to a 90-68 victory over an overmatched Delaware State Hornets team as freshman guard Tre Johnson scored a team-high 21 points and the Horns shot 51.6 percent from the field.

The struggles from beyond the arc bled into a third-straight game for Johnson, who went 2-of-9 shooting on three-point attempts, but went 6-of-8 shooting from two and only turned the ball over twice by letting the game come to him.

Three other players scored in double digits for Texas, including a 15-point performance from senior wing Tramon Mark off the bench, 14 points and 11 rebounds from senior forward Kedin Shedrick, who took six shot attempts, and 13 points from senior forward Arthur Kaluma in an efficient effort.

Head coach Rodney Terry’s team struggled at times on the defensive glass, giving up 14 offensive rebounds that led to 14 second-chance points, but also took advantage of mistakes by the Hornets, turning 13 turnovers into 20 points and getting out in transition for a 17-7 advantage in fast-break points.

Texas never trailed, racing out to a 10-2 lead before missing four straight shots, all good looks from three, including two by Johnson, and turned the ball over before Johnson got out in transition for a layup through contact, converting the three-point play at the line. Then Kaluma hit a deep three, the first triple for the Horns in the game, and Delaware State was forced to call a timeout after another turnover led to a runout with Mark throwing a halfcourt lob to Kaluma to make it 18-6.

With the Horns surging, the Hornets fell into a scoreless drought, missing shots and turning the ball over during a five-minute stretch that saw Texas score 11 straight points, capped by a Johnson three prior to the under-12 media timeout.

Delaware State ultimately went nearly six minutes without scoring, breaking the drought at the free-throw line, and missed nine straight shots from the field before making a bucket.

By the under-eight timeout, Texas had converted seven turnovers into 11 points with a 10-0 advantage in fast-break points.

But the Horns also went four minutes without a field goal before going on a 9-0 run to close out the first half with a 41-22 lead when Kaluma hit a three, senior guard Julian Larry got out in transition for a layup after a steal by Kaluma, Johnson turned a block by Kaluma into a fast-break layup, and Shedrick scored at the rim on an offensive rebound.

Delaware State shot 27.3 percent in the first half as Texas struggled from three-point range — Kaluma hit both of his attempts from beyond the arc, but the rest of the team went 2-of-14 shooting from three.

Some basic ball movement created an open look for Johnson to open the second half, though, and the freshman knocked it down. Several possessions later, Johnson assisted on a three, throwing a skip pass to junior guard Jordan Pope to beat Delaware State’s zone defense. Then it was Pope’s turn to assist on a three, finding Kaluma for his third triple. Out in transition, a sweet up-and-under move by Johnson produced an acrobatic layup.

The visitors were never able to make a run in the second half in a workmanlike effort for the Longhorns as senior forward Jayson Kent missed his third straight game with a wrist injury and the reserves played minimal roles as Terry tried to prepare his team for a trip to Raleigh and a home game against UConn in nine days.

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Sen. Coons calls appointment of Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney ‘probably illegal’

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November 26, 2025

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Sen. Coons calls appointment of Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney ‘probably illegal’

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know.

Is Delaware’s “acting” U.S. attorney, a loyalist of President Donald Trump who chaired the state Republican Party immediately before her appointment, serving in the post illegally?

That’s a question now being asked about Julianne Murray as federal courts around the country have ruled that five other U.S. attorneys were unlawfully put in their posts on an “interim” or “acting” basis by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Bondi installed Murray as Delaware’s “interim” U.S. attorney in July. The 120-day limit for interim appointments ended this month, when Bondi changed Murray’s status as Delaware’s chief federal law enforcement officer to “acting.”

But U.S. Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee that vets candidates for U.S. attorney posts, told WHYY News he thinks the steps Bondi took to keep Murray in the post are “probably illegal.”

The nation’s 93 U.S. attorneys are critical law enforcement administrators who guide prosecutions in their jurisdictions for a wide range of federal cases, including gang violence, narcotics trafficking, firearms crimes, kidnapping, bank fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.

Under the U.S. Constitution, federal law and longstanding practice, U.S. attorneys are nominated by the president and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Bondi, however, has chosen a nontraditional route with some appointments, only to have her end-around maneuvers declared unlawful in New Jersey, Virginia, Nevada, New Mexico and California.

The latest reversal came Monday. In a dramatic decision, a judge ruled that former Trump personal lawyer Lindsey Halligan — an insurance lawyer with no prosecutorial experience before Bondi made her interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia in September — was illegally installed. Bondi immediately pledged to appeal.

Perhaps more importantly, the judge’s order that Halligan’s appointment was unlawful also dismissed two high-profile cases — the criminal indictments against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump had publicly called for their prosecutions and Halligan, within days of taking the job, obtained grand jury indictments against them.

Meanwhile, the status of Alina Habba, another of Trump’s former personal attorneys who Bondi put in the New Jersey post this year, only to have her actions declared unlawful in August, is also in limbo. The case is now before the 3rd U.S. Circuit of Appeals, whose decisions govern New Jersey and Delaware.

From left, the appointments of Alina Habba of New Jersey and Lindsey Halligan of the Eastern District of Virginia have been ruled illegal. (Associated Press/The White House)

While no formal legal challenge has been brought against Murray’s appointment, the details surrounding her installation have similarities to the others that have been contested and ruled invalid.

Murray and the others have not been nominated by Trump and confirmed by the Senate.

And like Habba in New Jersey, the judges in the U.S. District Court for Delaware decided not to reappoint Murray to the post after her initial 120-day “interim” status ended Nov. 11.

Federal law says that after 120 days, a district’s judges may put someone in the post until the vacancy is formally filled.

In New Jersey, the judges named Habba’s top assistant to the post, but Bondi promptly fired her. Then, Bondi took several legal steps to make Habba the “acting” U.S. Attorney, using another federal law that lets someone fill a post for 210 days.

Even though a judge ruled Habba’s appointment unlawful in August, she remains in the post while the Trump administration appeals.

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Housing advocates urge Wilmington officials to do more to address homelessness

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November 25, 2025

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Housing advocates urge Wilmington officials to do more to address homelessness

Mayor John Carney vowed to address homelessness in his first year in office. He is proposing allowing unhoused people to camp in one of the city’s parks. But all other encampments would be banned.

“As we attempt to provide support for the unhoused here in Wilmington, we have a responsibility on how, on behalf of the residents of neighborhoods, to ensure that Wilmington operates in an orderly and lawful way,” he said in October.

Raquel Cruz said she doesn’t think the mayor’s plan goes far enough.

“The mayor needs to do much, much more than just shuffle the unhoused around rather than try to pursue better outcomes for them,” she said.

Raquel Cruz and Noel Camacho joined the rally at Wilmington City Hall to advocate for more services for the homeless. (Sarah Mueller/WHYY)

Housing advocates argue a ban on sleeping outside criminalizes homelessness. They said Wilmington needs more shelter beds and affordable housing.

Carney said city officials would provide restroom facilities and clean water for Christina Park residents and will explore adding a shower facility there. On-site security is also part of the plan.

The city is also working with the Wilmington Housing Authority and the Ministry of Caring to open a dining hall for the homeless at the WHA site a block away from Christina Park.

People marching on the sidewalk and holding up signs — Marchers walk to the Wilmington city hall as part of a progressive movement meant to rally support for homeless services. (Sarah Mueller/WHYY)

The mayor has also argued that Philadelphia’s efforts to clean up Kensington, an area known for an open-air drug market and homeless encampments, is adding to Wilmington’s homeless population looking for shelter and services.

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Here’s which stores are open for Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping in Delaware

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3 days ago

November 24, 2025

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Here’s which stores are open for Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping in Delaware

Whether you need to grab some last-minute Thanksgiving ingredients or are planning to indulge in the doorbuster deals on Black Friday, you’ll need to know the store hours of your local grocery stores, malls and retailers.

This year, Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27, and the annual Black Friday shopping rush falls on Nov. 28.

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Here’s which Delaware stores and malls are open during Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

What are Christiana Mall’s Thanksgiving, Black Friday hours?

Christiana Mall near Christiana will be closed for Thanksgiving, but will have special expanded hours on Black Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

What are Concord Mall’s Thanksgiving, Black Friday hours?

Concord Mall in Brandywine Hundred is also closing its doors Thanksgiving, but will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday.

What major retailers are open on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?

Before racing off to find Black Friday deals, check when these major retailers are open.

Target: Target stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Walmart: All Walmart stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open the following day at 6 a.m. for Black Friday deals.
Boscov’s: Boscov’s will be closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday.
Macy’s: Macy’s will be closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday.
Best Buy: Best Buy stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday.
Kohl’s: Kohl’s will be closed on Thanksgiving and reopen at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
TJ Maxx: TJ Maxx stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
JCPenney: JCPenney locations will be closed on Thanksgiving and reopen Black Friday at 5 a.m.
Nordstrom: Nordstrom stores will be closed on Thanksgiving and open on Black Friday.

What grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving?

If you’re looking to get supplies for your Thanksgiving dish or you forgot a key ingredient before the big meal, here are Delaware grocery stores’ hours on Thanksgiving.