MDTA missed critical Key Bridge vulnerability assessment prior to collapse, NTSB says

Maryland officials failed to assess vulnerability of Francis Scott Key Bridge before collapse, NTSB says

Federal officials are urging risk assessments for dozens of bridges across 19 states, saying the Maryland Transportation Authority failed to perform such an evaluation before the Francis Scott Key ...

NBC News - 4d

NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse

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.

CBS News - 4d

After Baltimore Collapse, Risk Reviews Urged for Dozens of U.S. Bridges

The Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate are among those that need assessments of their vulnerability to a strike by a large ship like the one that hit the Key Bridge.

The New York Times - 4d

These states have bridges that need to be assessed for collapse risk

The agency says its report "not suggest that the 68 bridges are certain to collapse" but that they need to be evaluated.

The Hill - 4d

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Justice Department may invoke state secrets privilege, says judge can't encroach on executive branch power; NTSB issues urgent safety recommendation to assess 68 bridges on vulnerability to collapse.

CBS News - 21h

5 children killed and 2 others are missing after a dam collapses in Zimbabwe dam

Officials in Zimbabwe say five children were killed after a dam collapsed in eastern Zimbabwe

ABC News - Mar. 13

The UK is cutting welfare spending to urge people to work. Critics say it will hurt the vulnerable

Britain’s Labour Party government has announced an overhaul of the welfare system it says will save the cash-strapped administration 5 billion pounds, or $6.5 billion

ABC News - Mar. 18

Mikal Bridges drills perfect buzzer-beater to lift Knicks past Trail Blazers in OT

Mikal Bridges drained a clutch 3-pointer from the top of the key to stun the Trail Blazers late on Wednesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

3 Points: Pacers wake up, avoid letdown vs. undermanned 76ers ahead of critical Bucks matchup

The Pacers fell behind 16 points to a 76ers team missing 11 players but rallied to win 112-100 ahead of Saturday's key matchup vs. the Bucks.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Istanbul mayor, a key rival of Turkey's President Erdogan, is arrested

Critics say the arrest of Istanbul's mayor is part of a mounting crackdown by Turkey's president to silence all dissent.

CBS News - 5d

What to do about $1.1 trillion in improper Medicaid payments

Eligibility errors and failures to properly assess eligibility prior to enrollment are the biggest sources of improper payments.

The Hill - Mar. 16

DOGE Cuts Reach Key Nuclear Scientists, Bomb Engineers and Safety Experts

Firings and buyouts hit the top-secret National Nuclear Security Administration amid a major effort to upgrade America’s nuclear arsenal. Critics say it shows the consequences of heedlessly cutting ...

The New York Times - Mar. 17

If You Want Your Dreams to Come True, You Have to be Vulnerable

The deal boom has begun, so don’t miss out.

Inc. - 4d

Physicality from Ole Miss was key to big first half

The Ole Miss Rebels used a physical style of play to get by North Carolina.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Plane in deadly Alaska crash was overweight for icy conditions, NTSB says

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.

CBS News - 5d

Boogie Fland returns, plays critical role in Arkansas basketball's upset of Kansas

After missing 15 games with an injured thumb, Boogie Fland returned and played a critical role in Arkansas basketball's upset win over Kansas.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Neymar under fire for missing game after Carnival

Neymar's justification for missing a semifinal with Santos was criticized because he was seen at Carnival last week.

ESPN - Mar. 11

Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator

Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.

BBC News - Mar. 13

NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport after deadly midair collision

Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Fired FTC Commissioner Criticized Conditions at Amazon Just Before Dismissal

Former Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya didn’t outright say his critical comments about working conditions at the e-commerce giant were why he was fired, but he hasn’t been shy to criticize ...

Inc. - 5d

Did critical shot vs Ole Miss restore Auburn basketball's faith in Chaney Johnson? The Tigers never lost it

Leading up to Ole Miss on Friday, it had been six games since Auburn basketball's Chaney Johnson last splashed a 3-pointer.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

‘The authoritarian playbook’: Trump targets judges, lawyers … and law itself

Attacks on key US institutions seek to stifle dissent, exact revenge and subordinate them to the president, experts say. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...

The Guardian - 1d

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home

ABC News - Mar. 7

Greenpeace verdict is ‘weaponization of legal system’, advocacy groups say

Campaigners condemn North Dakota jury’s ruling as Greenpeace must pay Energy Transfer at least $660m. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...

The Guardian - 4d

Jovanovic on adaptability, Scots' experience & missing 'key' players

Greece manager Ivan Jovanovic has been speaking to the media before his side's Nations League play-off first leg against Scotland on Thursday night in Athens. Jovanovic doesn't think there's too ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

If Trey Hendrickson, Bengals trade market collapses, what happens next?

A new update says the Trey Hendrickson trade market might've dried up.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Oilers Key Player Grades: No McDavid, No Draisaitl, No Problem

Not bad for a team missing its two best players.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Israel-Hamas ceasefire collapses, IDF launches deadly strikes on Gaza

Palestinian officials in Gaza say hundreds of people were killed in Israeli airstrikes Monday night. Israel says the strikes were aimed at Hamas targets and blamed the militant group for a lack of ...

CBS News - Mar. 18

Baltic states and Poland propose exit from anti-landmine agreement

Nato members say they need to defend ‘vulnerable eastern flank’ with Russia and Belarus

Financial Times - Mar. 18

Barcelona’s plans to reinforce key position depend on €60m-rated ace’s renewal

Barcelona are carefully assessing their right-back options for the future, with the final decision largely depending on Jules Kounde’s contract renewal. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the club’s...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Key 'annoyed' by perception of England under McCullum

Rob Key says he gets annoyed by the perception of Brendon McCullum's England teams as being carefree, but admits it is "our own fault".

BBC News - Mar. 10

Five-star WR Tristen Keys commits to LSU football over Ole Miss, Mississippi State

Hattiesburg five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys announced his commitment to LSU football from a social media post Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

‘I am a political prisoner’: Mahmoud Khalil says he’s being targeted for political beliefs

Exclusive: Palestinian activist and green card holder speaks out from Louisiana immigration detention for first time. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...

The Guardian - 6d

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has ‘declared war’ on US rule of law

J Michael Luttig said a constitutional crisis is brewing due to Trump’s defiance of a court order over deportations. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...

The Guardian - 6d

Alaska plane that crashed and killed 10 was too heavy for conditions, NTSB report says

A Cessna plane that crashed while as it was flying to Nome, Alaska, last month, killing all 10 people on board, was hundreds of pounds too heavy for icing conditions, a National Transportation ...

NBC News - 5d

Eric Musselman gives brutal assessment of USC's defense after blowout loss to UCLA

Eric Musselman expresses frustration over USC's inability to improve on defense and says his players don't understand the significance of the rivalry with UCLA.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

The Kings are down 3 key players for their game against the Cavaliers

The Sacramento Kings were missing three key players for their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Star big man Domantas Sabonis was ruled out for at least 10 days after an MRI ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

3/20: The Daily Report

Kelly O'Grady reports on the newly signed executive order targeting the Department of Education, new details from last year's bridge collapse in Baltimore, and the legal fight over a policy ...

CBS News - 4d

3/20: The Daily Report

Kelly O'Grady reports on the newly signed executive order targeting the Department of Education, new details from last year's bridge collapse in Baltimore, and the legal fight over a policy ...

CBS News - 13m

MDTA missed critical Key Bridge vulnerability assessment prior to collapse, NTSB says

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