President Biden surveys collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge site in Maryland
President Biden spoke about his family’s ties to the city of Baltimore, Maryland, during a visit Friday to the site where a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week, killing six construction workers. In his remarks, Biden said “heaven and earth” would move to rebuild the new bridge, while also expressing […]
Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval’s body recovered from Baltimore bridge wreck
The body of the third construction worker killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse was recovered by authorities Friday. Divers found Mayor Yasir Suazo Sandoval, 38, among the wreckage around 10:30 a.m., 11 days after the disaster claimed the lives of six workers repairing holes in the bridge. “The collapse of the Key Bridge […]
Body of third Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered, 3 still missing
The body of the third construction worker killed last week when Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after colliding with a cargo ship was recovered Friday, authorities said. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Friday night that Mayor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 38, was rescued from the Patapsco River. “Tonight, joint forces announced that divers were able to […]
1 Dead, 2 Injured After Crane Falls On Fla. Bridge
One construction worker is killed and two are hospitalized after part of a crane falls on the Southeast 3rd Street bridge over the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2024. was transported to. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via AP) OAN’s Sani Unutua3:50 PM – Friday, April 5, 2024 Part of […]
Baltimore bridge collapse: House Freedom Caucus demands limits on federal rebuild funding
The House Freedom Caucus is calling for federal funds earmarked for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore to be offset with cuts in other areas and to be dedicated exclusively to structural repairs. The ultra-conservative Republican group is asserting its official position as federal authorities work with the Maryland state government to assess […]
Let’s rebuild the Key Bridge, the ‘American way’
President Biden’s “Buy American” presidential order It ranks as one of the most important elements of his economic policy. Now facing the urgent task of rebuilding Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, a massive undertaking to which he has committed his administration, including upcoming site visits, he is ” needs to use all the powers of […]
Florida construction crane segment collapses onto downtown bridge killing 1 worker, hospitalizing 2 others
One construction worker was killed and two others injured when part of a construction crane fell on a busy bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday afternoon. According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, first responders were called to the Southeast Third Street Bridge over the New River around 4:30 p.m. Thursday. “A large portion of […]
Biden heads off bridge collapse scrutiny with trip to Baltimore
President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday to survey the cleanup of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge as his administration attempts to head off past criticism over his handling of catastrophic events. Since a cargo ship collided with the bridge last week, killing six people, Biden has sent several high-ranking administration officials, […]
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 (USACE) has announced a tentative schedule for opening limited access channels to restore safe navigation in and out of the country. port of baltimore After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, cutting off a vital waterway. The USACE announced plans to open the 80-foot-wide, 35-foot-deep channel by the end […]
Can Georgia, South Carolina ports help after the Baltimore bridge collapse?
(The Center Square) — Georgia and South Carolina port officials say they are willing to help their counterparts in Baltimore until their port resumes normal service after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. “Customers are still evaluating all their options in the market for Baltimore cargo,” the Georgia Ports Authority said in a statement. “Many will […]