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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.

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.

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.

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.

April 5, 2024

Biden to visit Baltimore bridge collapse site, urge Congress to approve recovery funds

President Biden will visit Baltimore on Friday afternoon to receive an operational update on recovery efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last week.

April 5, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse: House Freedom Caucus demands limits on federal rebuild funding

The House Freedom Caucus is staking out an official position amid talks about what role Congress has to play in reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 4, 2024

Indian child sex offender arrested after Maryland courts give light sentences, detainer holds ignored: ICE

An Indian citizen convicted of child sex offenses in Maryland was arrested by immigration authorities near his home last month and was order to be deported.

April 4, 2024

US Army Corps of Engineers plans to reopen Port of Baltimore by end of April after Key Bridge collapse

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it hopes to open a limited access channel to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April. It hopes to restore the full channel by the end of May.

April 4, 2024

Maryland Democrat's gubernatorial campaign fined $2,000

Former Education Secretary John King's 2022 campaign for the Maryland governorship has been fined $2,000 for sending material without an identifying authority line.

April 4, 2024

Maryland Dem who used racial slur during House hearing 'refused to commit' to debate against primary opponent

A planned Maryland Democratic Senate debate between Rep. David Trone, D-Md., and Angela Alsobrooks was cancelled this week after Trone reportedly "refused to commit."