Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
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The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
A loose wire on the ship Dali may have been responsible for the power outages that eventually led to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, according to the NTSB.
A blackout that left a giant cargo ship powerless and on a collision course with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 was likely caused by a loose wire, the NTSB found. Kris Van Cleave reports.
This week on "Face the Nation," six months to the day after Hamas attacked Israel, the Israeli military has pulled many of its troops out of southern Gaza. Holly Williams joins from Tel Aviv with more. Plus, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join as Baltimore seeks to rebuild from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Less than two weeks after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and the Port of Baltimore closed, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore tells "Face the Nation" that there is a plan to reopen the channel for maritime operations by the end of May. "It is an aggressive timeline, but we are going to work around the clock to make sure that we hit this timeline," Moore said.
This week on "Face the Nation," six months to the day after Hamas attacked Israel, the Israeli military has pulled many of its troops out of southern Gaza. Holly Williams joins from Tel Aviv with more. Plus, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join as Baltimore seeks to rebuild from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Dozens of Coast Guard members were involved in the response to two major disasters in the last year.
Dozens of Coast Guard members were involved in the response for both the collapse of the Key Bridge and the mid-air collision in the Potomac River. Nicole Sganga reports.
One year after the cargo ship Dali struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge, 11 of its crew members are still stuck in Baltimore as investigators continue to review the disaster. Some groups in the area are looking after those still waiting to return home. Andrew Middleton, director of Apostleship of the Sea, joins "America Decides" to discuss how his organization is offering the workers a helping hand.
One year ago Wednesday, the City of Baltimore was changed forever. In the early morning hours, a cargo ship named the Dali was sailing the Patapsco River when it lost power and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. Six people were killed, all construction workers. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Wednesday marked one year since Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, killing six construction workers. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and families of the victims took part in a memorial service. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga spoke with Moore about lessons learned in the past year.
Maryland leaders are paying homage to the victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse one year after it occurred. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is remembering the six victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse one year ago. Scott joined CBS News' Errol Barnett with more on the Port of Baltimore and the National Transportation Safety Board assessments of infrastructure vulnerabilities.
David Jurs, the first tugboat captain to respond to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse nearly a year ago, talks about the response and future of bridge safety.
Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated.
It's been nearly a year since a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, sending it crashing into the river below. The bridge was not built to withstand that powerful of a hit. But what about other bridges around the country? Kris Van Cleave reports the NTSB findings raise questions about the safety of 68 bridges in 19 states.
On Thursday, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended 68 bridges in the U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse from a vessel strike. The recommendation comes nearly one year after a container ship destroyed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) unveiled the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge almost a year after it was hit by a cargo ship, causing it to collapse.
President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages.
Maria del Carmen Castellon says she is seeking justice for her husband's death during the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, which was caused by the Dali cargo ship. Grace Ocean Private Limited, a Singapore-based company, owns the Dali. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
"Justice for me would be to have my husband at my side," said the widow of one of the workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last spring.
It's been nearly half a year since a cargo ship slammed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, causing its collapse and the deaths of six workers on the bridge. As some of the victims' families announce a legal claim against the ship's owner, the widow of one of the workers, Maria del Carmen Castellon, is opening up about the tragedy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore tells "Face the Nation" that the estimated cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge could be between $1.7 and $1.9 billion. He said he's "incredibly encouraged" by conversations that he's had with members of Congress that they will approve funding the rebuilding.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
President Trump, however, blasted the Iranians for launching attack drones at shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz overnight.
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Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Alabama is seeking to execute a man with lethal injection hours after his nitrogen execution was prevented from going forward.
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The incident occurred Friday night during an outdoor service at East Lake Community Church in Moneta, Virginia.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Alabama is seeking to execute a man with lethal injection hours after his nitrogen execution was prevented from going forward.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
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The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
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An American citizen who served in the Army and the Texas National Guard for roughly 20 years is desperately urging immigration officials to release his wife, who is facing deportation to Honduras.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
The FBI executed a search warrant at the office of an Ohio-based group known for its voter registration work as part of an ongoing fraud-related investigation, sources told CBS News.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
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The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Lifeguard Charlie Verco said he was on his paddleboard when he saw the 11-foot shark emerge and attack a swimmer.
Military planners have discussed contingencies that would involve U.S. forces helping secure Iran's nuclear materials if a deal is reached, according to U.S. officials familiar with knowledge of the ongoing planning.
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
Young the Giant broke out in 2010 with hits like "My Body" and "Cough Syrup," which boast more than 400 million streams on Spotify. Their latest record, "Victory Garden," is out now. Here's Young the Giant performing "Mind Over Matter."
Young the Giant broke out in 2010 with hits like "My Body" and "Cough Syrup," which boast more than 400 million streams on Spotify. Their latest record, "Victory Garden," is out now. Here's Young the Giant performing "Evergreen."
Young the Giant broke out in 2010 with hits like "My Body" and "Cough Syrup," which boast more than 400 million streams on Spotify. Their latest record, "Victory Garden," is out now. Here's Young the Giant performing "Different Kind of Love."
The Justice Department has given the merger between CBS News' parent company, Paramount Skydance, and Warner Bros. Discovery the green light. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Actor Shawn Hatosy went from guest star to Emmy Award-winning fan favorite as Dr. Jack Abbot on the hit medical drama "The Pitt." Dr. Abbot "is very calm in the face of chaos and he can handle anything, but he's struggling, as is Robby, and they have to come together," Hatosy tells "CBS Mornings."
SpaceX's arrival in the region has been good for business, some Brownsville, Texas, residents say, while others rue its impact on the local community.
Residents near SpaceX's South Texas campus have mixed opinions about Elon Musk's company and its plans to expand operations. CBS News' Jason Allen reports from Starbase, Texas.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The advent of AI puts a premium on developing skills like critical thinking and communication, according to education experts. The liberal arts can help.
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
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Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
On Wednesday, a 45-year-old gunman opened fire on police in Midland, Texas, allegedly refusing to surrender to police. He fled, finally barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary building and shooting wildly. All of those shot were civilians. The gunman was found dead on Friday, with the FBI and state agencies investigating. Jason Allen has more.
At least one person is dead, and 10 others are injured after a gunman opened fire in Midland, Texas, on Friday. The shooter died after a standoff with police. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
Timothy Hudson, 16, has been charged with the death and sexual assault of his stepsister, Anna Kepner, who was on a Carnival cruise ship with her family when she was killed. Hudson's step-grandmother, Sonya Ziske, spoke to CBS News about Kepner's death, blaming parental irresponsibility as a major factor. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Officials provided an update after a mass shooting in Midland, Texas, where at least one person was killed. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
The suspect in a deadly mass shooting in Midland, Texas, is dead, officials say. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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