Bridge collapse will disrupt supply chain
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by Raquel Martin
17h ago
To minimize potential harm to the economy, local state and federal authorities are scrambling to reroute shipments heading to the port of Baltimore. Cary Davis is CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities. He says consumers should not be concerned the price of goods will spike thanks to a resilient post pandemic U.S. supply chain. He says neighboring ports have the capacity to handle the rerouted shipments heading their way. "Even though the channel may be closed the landside operations at the port are actually working," says Davis. The Baltimore port is a multibillion-dollar hub fo ..read more
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Maryland asks for federal help after bridge collapse
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by Basil John
17h ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- A new close-up video from the National Transportation Safety Board shows the wreckage of the container ship Dali and the Francis Scott Key Bridge. "To all the families we are so sorry for this tragedy," Maryland Governor Wes Moore said. Moore expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. Federal investigators are hard at work. They've sent the ship's "black box" data recorder to the lab for further study and are conducting interviews with the crew. "Government is working hand-in-hand with industry to investigate the area," Moore said. The U.S. Army Corp ..read more
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Biden teams up with Obama and Clinton for big fundraiser
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by Maddie Biertempfel
17h ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden is in the Big Apple Thursday for a campaign fundraiser with two former presidents and a lineup of celebrities. Meanwhile former president Donald Trump isn't far off, attending a police officer's funeral in Long Island. President Biden is hosting a star-studded fundraiser in New York City that includes two former presidents, Clinton and Obama. "I think there are a lot of Democrats who was to see President Obama involved,” said Johanna Maska, former Obama staffer. Former Obama staffer and NewsNation contributor, Johanna Maska, says her old boss is ready ..read more
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
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by The Associated Press
2d ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain's running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family. Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, the statement said. He was 82. The Democrat-turned-independent was never shy about veering from the party line. Lieberman's independent streak and especially his needling of Democratic presidential n ..read more
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Appeals court extends block on Texas immigration law
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by Jessi Turnure
2d ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- A federal court has extended its order that stops Texas from arresting, jailing and even deporting migrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border into the state. However, some sheriffs vow to never enforce the controversial new law. "Immigration is pretty much the least of my worries right now," said Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason. Sheriff Gleason said the law doesn't really make sense for departments like his who aren't right on the border. "I have to see you cross the border illegally," he said. "So, if I catch you up here on I-35, 200 counties into the s ..read more
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Baltimore in recovery mode after devastating bridge collapse
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by Hannah Brandt
2d ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Baltimore is focused on recovery after Tuesday morning's catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.  The community is reeling from the ship crash that sent the bridge crumbling down and plunged eight construction workers into the water. Two of them were rescued, but six of them are now believed to be dead.  "The top priority for me right now is still the recovery. We've got to bring these families closure," Maryland Governor Wes Moore said.  Divers are searching for the bodies of those six workers. Both local and federal leaders are expressing ..read more
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Talks between the U.S. and Israel continue
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by Maddie Biertempfel
2d ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - As the war in Gaza enters its sixth month, tensions are strained between the U.S. and Israel over the possibility of a cease-fire. Despite the rift between the U.S. and Israel on how to defeat Hamas, Matthew Miller, a state department spokesman, said a meeting between both country's leaders could be back on. "A full scale, military operation into Rafah would be a mistake,” said Miller. The Biden administration is standing firm in its opposition to Israel’s plans to invade the southern Gaza town where more than a million Palestinian refugees are trying to survive. "The ki ..read more
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Trump agitates hush money judge as he seeks to stave off NY trial
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by Zach Schonfeld, The Hill
2d ago
Former President Trump is pulling out all the stops to stave off the start of his first criminal trial, but the New York judge overseeing the case is increasingly appearing to lose his patience in the matter. Judge Juan Merchan just this week refused to sideline the hush money case over alleged discovery violations, issued a gag order to the former president and even threatened his lawyers with criminal contempt, which all came in the form of separate court rulings. The contentious dynamic was also on display in the courtroom Monday, along with other written filings, with the judge on multiple ..read more
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Tensions grow between U.S. and Israel
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by Trevor Shirley
2d ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - As hostilities in the Middle East continue there’s also growing tensions between the U.S. and Israeli leadership, now spilling into public view. U.S. officials are hoping to shore up that rift following meetings between high-level officials from both countries this week. “They haven't, in the past, agreed on everything, and they don't agree on everything right now.  But they both agree on one really important thing, and that is the importance of the state of Israel,” said John Kirby, NSC Spokesman. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin welcomed his Israeli counterpart to t ..read more
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Recovery efforts continue after Baltimore bridge collapse
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by Reshad Hudson
2d ago
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Authorities in Maryland have transitioned to recovery operations at the site of the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge. Six construction workers are presumed dead after a ship hit the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday morning. Maryland Governor Wes Moore says this cargo ship lost power and sent out an emergency mayday call. "Our state is in shock,” said Moore. The search for six missing workers was suspended as night fell, the water was deemed too cold and the effort too long for anyone to survive. "Very difficult water temperatures ..read more
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