Headless man found floating beneath NYC bridge: sources
The headless body of a man was found floating in Jamaica Bay on Friday night, police officials said. According to the NYPD, the FDNY responded to a 911 call for a water rescue and rushed to the shoreline near the Joseph P. Addabbo Memorial Bridge in Queens just before 9 p.m. The victim’s body is […]
Maryland lawmakers introduce bill requiring feds to pay 100 percent of Baltimore bridge repair
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation introduced a bill Thursday that would make the federal government pay for the full cost of repairing the Baltimore bridge that collapsed when a ship struck it last month. The bill was sponsored by Democratic Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and all eight members of the Maryland House […]
Civil Rights Groups Have Called For Collapsed Baltimore Bridge To Be Re-Named
(Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie2:14 PM – Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Civil rights groups are calling for the collapsed Baltimore bridge to be renamed, citing the name’s “history.” advertisement On Monday, a group called the Anne Arundel County African American Leadership Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution asking Gov. […]
Former Biden Chief Of Staff Rips President For Focusing On A ‘F*cking Bridge’ Instead Of Economy: REPORT
President Joe Biden’s former chief of staff accused his former boss of focusing on “fucking bridges” instead of the economy, according to audio obtained by Politico. Ronald Klain was allegedly seen on a recording speaking about White House communications strategy at a “Democracy: A Journal of Ideas” event on April 4th.former chief of staff to […]
Civil rights groups want to rename collapsed Baltimore bridge
Civil rights groups are calling for the name of the collapsed Baltimore Bridge to be changed when it is eventually rebuilt. They claim the late national anthem writer whose name is on the bridge was a racist slave owner. The African American Leadership Council of Anne Arundel County unanimously passed a resolution Monday calling on […]
Mountain goat, believed to be stolen pet, rescued while hanging from KC bridge
A mountain goat that escaped from being crushed under a Kansas City bridge has survived a rocky rescue mission and may be reunited with its owners who suspect it was stolen from their farm two months ago. “This is a story that has captured the heart of Kansas City,” said Tori Fugate of KC Pet […]
African American groups call for ditching ‘racist’ Francis Scott Key, naming new bridge after late congressman
A coalition of African American organizations in Maryland is calling for the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore to be renamed after it is rebuilt, citing racism in Key’s legacy. The African American Leadership Council of Anne Arundel County recently passed a unanimous resolution calling for the renaming of two bridges in Maryland, including the […]
MD governor to discuss rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge with Congress
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Monday he plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has blocked the Port of Baltimore’s main shipping lane for nearly two weeks. . “I plan to spend part of this week with our delegation, meeting with Congressional leaders […]
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to support port employees after Baltimore bridge collapse
The Democratic-controlled Maryland General Assembly on Monday approved a bill to help Port of Baltimore employees affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The March 26 bridge collapse and its impact on a major economic engine prompted lawmakers to take action in the final two weeks of the legislative session. The bill would authorize […]
Maryland lawmakers focus on bridge collapse relief as legislative session closes
The Democratic-controlled Maryland General Assembly moved forward with major legislation on Monday as the current legislative session draws to a close. Lawmakers’ top priority was measures aimed at assisting port workers affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. “One of Cine Die’s top priorities is to pass port legislation that […]