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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Gov. Jack Markell has established a task force to study criminal background check requirements for people who work with Delaware's…

Saturdays at 7AM on WSCL 89.5 FMIn celebration of Women's History Month, Delmarva Public Radio is pleased to bring you a new music program, Feminine…

Last week we asked listeners to phone in their questions concerning the standoff between the U-S and North Korea. Today we answer some of those question with the help of Ambassador Wendy Sherman who is the former special advisor on North Korea during the Clinton administration. She's now a partner at the international consulting firm -- the Albright Group. Also joining the conversation: Donald Oberdorfer, a professor at Johns Hopkins Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. He's also the author of "Two Koreas: A Contemporary History." (12:30) Oberdorfer's book is published by Basic Books, 1999.

As the Bush administration considers a new "guest worker" program for immigrants, a Smithsonian Institution initiative is documenting the experiences of thousands of Mexicans who worked in the United States as part the now-defunct "bracero" guest worker program.

On Jan. 4, Milwaukee Democrat Gwen Moore made history by becoming Wisconsin's first African-American member of Congress. A former welfare recipient, Moore spent 16 years in the Wisconsin Legislature before winning the Fourth District seat.

It's been called "the greatest night in show business history." Judy Garland performed at Carnegie Hall on this day in 1961. There were no flashing lights, no extravagant dance numbers, just Judy.

Just after World War II, a novel container started appearing on the shelves of America's stores: unspillable Tupperware. But profits were stale until a sales force of women began selling Tupperware at home parties. A new film documents Tupperware's early history, and its impact on American culture. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Laurie Kahn-Leavitt, the documentary's producer, writer and director.

British scientist Francis Crick, along with American biologist James Watson, made history with their 1953 discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.

Just a week after performing at Woodstock, Santana released its self-titled debut. Hear original members of the band recount its creation.

From talking about history to volunteering in your community, here's how to get your kids thinking about what it means to be a good citizen.