Dali ship in Key Bridge collapse refloated
The process to refloat the Dali cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge involved dive crews and other meticulous steps to move the vessel. CBS News' Skyler Henry explains.
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Dali cargo ship refloated in Baltimore
The Dali cargo ship was refloated Monday morning, nearly two months after crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, knocking it down and killing six people. The ship is now moving away from the wreckage site in a crucial step toward the reopening of the Port of Baltimore. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Buttigieg on Baltimore bridge collapse report
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells CBS News there will be a lot to learn about infrastructure and vessel traffic from the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Buttigieg also said the Biden administration will defend itself in a lawsuit filed by several airlines over fee disclosures.
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Baltimore bridge demolition successful
Crews in Baltimore conducted a controlled demolition of Francis Scott Key Bridge debris which had been resting on top of the Dali cargo ship. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest, including explaining why the Dali crew remains on the ship.
Crews demolish section of Key Bridge
Crews in Baltimore conducted a controlled demolition Monday of what remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. Officials say the demolition will help free the cargo ship that crashed into the bridge in March. CBS News Baltimore investigative reporter Mike Hellgren explains what happens next.
Crews conduct demolition of Baltimore bridge
Engineers set off controlled explosions in the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Monday to help free the massive cargo ship that crashed into it nearly seven weeks ago. Nicole Sganga has the sights and sounds.
Key Bridge cleanup: Demolition explained
Crews in Baltimore demolished a section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge on Monday. Officials used controlled explosives to break apart a massive chunk of the structure sitting atop the ship that crashed into the bridge in late March. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Baltimore Key Bridge debris detonation
Crews are hoping to detonate and break up debris parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that are still sitting on top of the Dali cargo ship. CBS News Baltimore's Mike Hellgren reports.
Plans to remove Key Bridge wreckage on Dali
Crews will begin removing a portion of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed on top of a Dali cargo ship. CBS News Baltimore's Mike Hellgren has more.
Where Key Bridge cleanup stands after 6 weeks
Crews are in their sixth week of cleanup at the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage site in Baltimore. Col. Estee Pinchasin, who is heading the salvage efforts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joins CBS News with a progress report.
Crews recover final body at bridge collapse site
The body of the sixth and final construction worker, identified as 37-year-old Jose Mynor Lopez, was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site, which brings an end to the weeks-long recovery effort. CBS News' Errol Barnett has the details.
Who are the victims in Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse?
Four workers who fell into the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed are still missing and presumed to be dead
OMB director on foreign aid and more
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and other White House officials have been on the campaign trail touting the administration's economic achievements. However, Americans in several battleground states say they are not satisfied with the current state of the economy. Shalanda Young, director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
New temporary channel opens in Baltimore
A fourth temporary channel is opening for the Port of Baltimore one month after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed. Two victims of the collapse still have not been recovered as crews continue to remove the wreckage. Col. Estee Pinchasin, Baltimore District commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joined CBS News to discuss the recovery.
FBI investigating Baltimore bridge collapse
The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge with federal officials wanting to know if the crew was aware that the cargo ship that rammed the bridge last month had been malfunctioning before it left port. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
FBI investigating Baltimore bridge collapse, sources say
The investigation is being conducted by Maryland's U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI.
Baltimore bridge collapse relief bill released
Lawmakers presented a bill Thursday that would provide federal funds for recovery and reconstruction efforts in Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the bill's objectives.
Aid sought after Baltimore bridge collapse
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to discuss plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Officials hope to remove the debris from the collapsed bridge to resume shipping by the end of May. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Key Bridge among priorities for Congress
Lawmakers are returning from a two-week recess with a lot of work ahead of them, starting with an appeal from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for emergency funding to reconstruct the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Biden at Baltimore bridge collapse site
President Biden visited the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site Friday, vowing to use federal funds to help recovery efforts. During the visit, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the "Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Alliance" to begin rebuilding. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
In Baltimore, Biden announces more federal assistance after bridge collapse
Biden said Friday the government was "going to move heaven and earth to rebuild this bridge as rapidly as humanly possible."
Biden to visit bridge collapse site
President Biden is visiting the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse near Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday to assess damage and meet with family members of the victims. CBS News' Bo Erickson reports.
Emergency summit on bridge collapse set as tensions rise over federal funding
One Democrat wants to protect bridge funding from elimination by Trump, if he wins the presidency.
Businesses impacted by bridge collapse seek loans
The federal government is offering low interest loans to help businesses directly affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Kris Van Cleave speaks with one business owner dealing with the uncertainty of the Port of Baltimore being largely cut off.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein case have been found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
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We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas tradition. See the live map.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
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Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
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DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
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NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
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Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
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We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
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U.S. says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Judge blocks Trump from stripping security clearance from attorney for now
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
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Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
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Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
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Details on new flu strain as cases rise
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Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Photos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world
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Investigators probe plane crash in Turkey that killed Libyan military officials
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
NYT movie critic breaks down top 2025 movies
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Small Oklahoma town pays homage to leg lamp
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
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Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Top tech gadgets of 2025
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Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
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Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
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California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
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D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
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Officials: Melodee Buzzard's body recovered
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Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting
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NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
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Why flamingos are returning to Florida
In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports.
Christmas celebrations slowly return to Bethlehem
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Gas leak suspected in deadly nursing home blasts
At least two people were killed, and about 20 others were taken to hospitals, after a gas leak is believed to have sparked two explosions and a fire at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lilia Luciano has more on the victims and the investigation.
Burn areas at risk for mudslides in California
The hills of Altadena, California, scorched at the beginning of this year by a wildfire, are now sliding amid heavy rain. Andres Gutierrez spoke to one homeowner who plans to ride out the storm. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Heavy rain turns roads to rivers in Los Angeles
The Christmas Eve drive was anything but a holiday gift for many across Los Angeles as heavy rain turned roads into rivers in some areas. At LAX, the last-minute dash to make it home before Christmas had flyers lining up early hoping the storm didn't keep them grounded. Kris Van Cleave reports.