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NATURAL SCIENCE April 10, 2024

Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers

The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.

Maryland April 9, 2024

Maryland Dem says 'forget the border,' claims it's a GOP 'talking point' amid call for more legal immigration

Rep. David Trone, D-Md., urged listeners at a Maryland Senate candidate forum to "forget the border," saying it's a GOP "talking point" while calling for an increase of legal immigration.

POLITICS April 9, 2024

African American groups call for ditching 'racist' Francis Scott Key, naming new bridge after late congressman

A coalition of African American groups is pushing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the state's General Assembly on renaming the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Maryland April 9, 2024

Maryland governor to discuss rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge with Congress

As efforts to repair the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are underway, MD Gov. Wes Moore said he plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for reconstruction.

Maryland April 9, 2024

Maryland lawmakers approve bill to support port employees after Baltimore bridge collapse

Maryland's legislature approved a bill on Monday to support employees at the Port of Baltimore affected by last month's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Maryland April 8, 2024

Maryland lawmakers focus on bridge collapse relief as legislative session closes

Maryland lawmakers on Monday entered the final hours of the state's legislative session, primarily focusing on priority legislation addressing the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

New York City April 8, 2024

Container ship's engines die outside NYC, comes to stop near Verrazzano bridge

An 89,000-ton container vessel ran into trouble in busy New York waters Friday, prompting a brief scare after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Maryland April 8, 2024

Crews begin to remove containers from barge that hit Baltimore bridge

Salvage crews have begun to remove containers from the barge that ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in preparation of eventually moving the ship and reopening Baltimore's port.

Maryland April 5, 2024

Body of third Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered, 3 still missing

The body of a third construction worker was recovered from the water beneath the Baltimore bridge that collapsed last week, authorities said.

Maryland April 5, 2024

Maryland lawmakers finalizing $63B budget with some tax, fee increases

Maryland lawmakers on Friday headed toward a final vote on the state's $63 billion budget legislation for the budget year starting July 1; it includes some tax and fee increases.

Joe Biden April 5, 2024

Biden cites family ties to Baltimore, promises to rebuild collapsed bridge, tells city 'nation has your back'

President Biden visited the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week collapsed on Friday, his first since a cargo struck the bridge.