Poorly regulated foreign vessels could cause a repeat of Baltimore bridge collapse in other U.S. ports
Foreign flagged vessels often take advantage of lax standards in other nations.
Coast Guard records reveal history of 'close calls' near Key and Bay Bridges
Since 2010, cargo vessels have lost engine power, electricity or steering in the Chesapeake Bay or Patapsco River at least 103 times, a Baltimore Banner review of Coast Guard records shows.
Baltimore takes first steps to sue owners of Dali
City is challenging the company's bid for limited liability.
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UNICEF says one child is injured or killed in Gaza every 10 minutes. This is the story of a 12-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces while he was trying to get food aid. -
Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country. It's caused an exodus in some communities. Those who stayed behind say it's made life terrifying. -
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Ukraine will get most of the weapons as it struggles to combat Russia's overwhelming firepower. The bill also includes more arms for Israel, and humanitarian help for Gaza. -
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The University of Southern California had returned the award a decade ago after an NCAA investigation that found Bush received what were then impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans.
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Surgeons transplanted a kidney and thymus gland from a gene-edited pig into a 54-year-old woman in an attempt to extend her life. It's the latest experimental use of animal organs in humans. -
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Over the past few decades, psychologists have begun to understand how parents across many cultures teach their children to build deep, fulfilling relationships with their siblings.
