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 […]
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 […]
Baltimore bridge collapse: Underwater 3D images show mangled remains of Francis Scott Key Bridge
Photos released by the U.S. Navy show the remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge lying at the bottom of the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the 3D images online Tuesday. These were provided by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Salvage and Diving Supervisor (SUPSALV) and were […]
Lawsuits likely to follow from Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
After the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, people were in shock. However, as people have come to terms with the reality and processed what occurred, they now have some questions, such as why the Biden administration has promised that the federal government will pay for the bridge cleanup and rebuild when there […]
Pope Francis makes appeal for peace in Gaza in Easter message
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed “to the Gaza Strip and to the world” for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for the “immediate” release of all Israeli hostages. The speech came after Francis presided over a morning Mass and took several laps around the square, greeting some of the tens of thousands of attendees […]
Wife of Francis Scott Key Bridge crash victim recalls how great of a father he was
The heartbreaking story of Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse becomes more tragic as the victim’s grieving wife reveals what a great father he was. A 985-foot cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The impact caused much of the bridge to collapse downstream into the frigid […]
Pope Francis overcomes health concerns, presides over blustery Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square
Overcoming health concerns, Pope Francis presided over one of the year’s most important liturgies, Easter Sunday Mass, leading an audience of about 30,000 people in a flower-decorated St. Peter’s Square. Served. Just hours after celebrating a two-and-a-half-hour Easter Vigil, the 87-year-old Francis appeared in good spirits at the start of the liturgy in a deserted […]
Barge strikes Oklahoma bridge over Arkansas River days after Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck
The Oklahoma State Patrol said Saturday it closed the highway south of Sallisaw after a barge crashed into a bridge over the Arkansas River. State Patrol spokeswoman Sarah Stewart said troopers shut down South Route 59 and diverted traffic from the area around 1:25 p.m. after receiving word of the incident. The bridge, which crosses […]
Pope Francis Pulls Out of Stations of the Cross, Citing ‘Health’ Reasons
ROME — Pope Francis remained at home instead of presiding at the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday (small cross) at the Colosseum in Rome, as previously announced. The Vatican’s Press Office said in a statement: “This is to maintain his health in preparation for tomorrow’s Vigil and Easter Mass.” statement“Pope Francis will follow […]
Pope withdraws from Good Friday event at last minute ‘to preserve health’ | Pope Francis
Pope Francis canceled his attendance at the Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum at the last minute, the Vatican said, in order to “protect his health” ahead of further Easter week events. Francis’ schedule for the next two days consists of the Easter Vigil on Saturday night, the Easter Mass, and the twice-yearly Urbi e […]