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Latest On Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse The recovery effort continues in Baltimore after a massive container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, plunging the span into the river below, and blocking access to the Port of Baltimore. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, the Biden administration is looking at rebuilding and reopening in Maryland’s largest city, but warning of a long road ahead. Court Says No To Texas’ SB-4 Texas' legal woes continue in court surrounding its controversial immigration law. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Joe Lieberman Passes Away A longtime former Senator from Connecticut and the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee of a major party has passed away. Joe Lieberman died from complications from a fall. Latest On Two Trump Cases Despite a gag order in place, Donald Trump continues to rail on social media regarding his upcoming New York hush-money trial. At the same time, there are mounting doubts that the former president's classified documents case will go to a jury before the year is out. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Business News Carnival Cruise Lines has a base of operations at the Port of Baltimore, and they warned their 2024 year earnings could take a $10 million dollar hit. Carnival will now have to temporarily dock in Norfolk, Virginia, a four-hour drive away for travelers following the Key Bridge collapse. Here’s CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger with Thursday business. Four Stabbed To Death In Illinois Authorities in Illinois are calling it a senseless act of violence. A 22-year-old man is being accused of going on a stabbing spree, attacking multiple people in the city of Rockford. A DeSantis-Disney Agreement A years-long fight between the House of Mouse and the governor of Florida appears to be coming to an end. Correspondent Julie Walker has the story. One Winning Ticket A person who bought a $2 dollar MegaMillions ticket in a coastal New Jersey town now has over a billion reasons to be happy. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. Stories Of Heroes In Baltimore As the recovery effort continues in Baltimore after a ship struck the Key Bridge, causing it to crumble into the icy waters below, more is being learned about the heroic efforts by some on the ship and their warnings that led to the halt of vehicular traffic on the highway. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Israel Agrees To US Meeting The Israeli government announced that it was the recent UN resolution that led to Hamas rejecting an Israeli-Egyptian-and Qatari mediated truce and partial hostage release. As Ben Thomas reports, a recently-cancelled meeting between US and Israeli leaders is back on again regarding the latest violence in Gaza. Lake Ending Defamation Case Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake is sounding off following a development in the defamation case against her. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest. Last-Minute Deal Keeps Teams In DC The proposed move by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and hockey’s Washington Capitals across the Potomac River to Virginia came to an abrupt end, and both teams will remain in the Nation’s Capital for the foreseeable future thanks to a surprise megadeal. Katie Clark has the story. Pleas Given In Border Death Case There’s been a development in a case related to the freezing deaths of two teachers from India and their children, found near the Minnesota border. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. Finally There’s been a rash of layoffs in California targeting fast-food restaurants. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that some eateries are letting go of workers ahead of the new $20 dollar-per-hour minimum wage law slated to take effect in April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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