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JESSE WATTERS: The Baltimore bridge collapse could have been a lot worse

Fox News host Jesse Watters lays out what he believes happened before a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in his opening monologue Tuesday on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” JESSE WATTERS: Authorities have called off the rescue mission in Baltimore after hours of searching for survivors in the cold, dark water. All six missing people are …

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Timeline of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday morning after a cargo ship crashed into the span. The 1.6-mile bridge carries Interstate 695 in Baltimore, Maryland, and crosses the Patapsco River. The collision was captured on a livestream, with traffic moving along the bridge and construction crews working on the structure. Below is a timeline of events that occurred on March …

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Study into deepening of Savannah harbor picks up key endorsement from congressman

Georgia officials picked up a key congressional endorsement Monday as they seek a federal study on whether the shipping channel to the Port of Savannah should be deepened again following a harbor expansion that was completed in 2022 and cost nearly $1 billion. U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, a Missouri Republican and chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said …

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New York City to deploy 800 officers in effort to combat fare evasion in subway system

New York City plans to intensify a crackdown on subway fare-beating by sending at least 800 police officers specifically to keep watch on turnstiles, officials announced Monday. It’s the latest in a string of recent moves to address concerns about safety and unruliness in the nation’s busiest subway system. Hours after the announcement, a person was shoved onto the tracks …

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Maryland: Ship hits Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse

The Francis Scott Key Bridge along I-695 in Maryland collapsed into the Baltimore harbor following a “ship strike” early Tuesday morning, setting off a search and rescue mission for those who plunged into the chilly waters. A livestream of the bridge at about 1:30 a.m. showed a cargo ship colliding with a support beam, causing the bridge to break apart …

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NYC subway violence sees 3 stabbings in 1 day as man is fatally pushed in front of train in separate incident

Criminals are continuing to unleash bloodshed on innocent New York City subway riders going about their daily lives, with violent transit crime becoming almost a daily occurrence. On Monday, a deranged criminal with a long rap sheet shoved a 54-year-old man onto the tracks in Harlem, with the victim then being struck by an oncoming train, according to police. It …

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A look at the 35 major US bridges that collapsed after being struck by ships and barges since 1960

A container ship struck a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to plunge into the river below. From 1960 to 2015, there were 35 major bridge collapses worldwide due to ship or barge collisions, with a total of 342 people killed, according to a 2018 report from the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure. Eighteen of those collapses …

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Pickup driver charged in crash that left trucker hanging off Louisville bridge

The driver of a pickup truck has been charged for his role in a four-vehicle crash that sent a tractor-trailer through a guard rail where it was left dangling over the Ohio River, according to court records. Court records show the pickup driver was charged with four counts of wanton endangerment and one count of operating on a suspended license, …

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Google Maps rolls out ‘Glanceable’ directions for way easier navigation

Last year, Google developers embarked on a mission to revolutionize the way we use Google Maps. With the introduction of Immersive View, they’ve taken a significant leap forward in improving our navigation experience. This feature, along with others like “Glanceable” directions, has solidified Maps as a top contender among navigation apps on Android and iPhone. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE …

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Authorities identify victims of Virginia private jet crash

Virginia State Police have identified the five people who were killed when a small private jet crashed as it approached a rural airport earlier this month. The twin-engine IAI Astra 1125 left Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 10 and was scheduled to land at Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia, but it crashed, killing all five people aboard, including …

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