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Ship that brought down a Baltimore bridge to be removed from collapse site in the coming weeks

Lea Skene, The Associated Press

Apr 30, 2024

The Dali cargo ship and the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are seen from a Department of Natural Resources boat on the Patapsco River in Baltimore on April 10, 2024.

The Dali cargo ship and the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are seen from a Department of Natural Resources boat on the Patapsco River in Baltimore on April 10, 2024.

Ship that brought down a Baltimore bridge to be removed from collapse site in the coming weeks

Lea Skene, The Associated Press

Apr 30, 2024

Retired U.S. Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, left, and Angela Alsobrooks pose for pictures along with other politicians. Mikulski announced her support for Alsobrooks in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate during a fundraiser for Alsobrooks at Guilford Hall Brewery in Baltimore on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

In US Senate race, Alsobrooks picks up support from retired Sen. Mikulski

(From left to right) Mayor Brandon Scott, former Mayor Sheila Dixon, attorney Thiru Vignarajah and businessman Bob Wallace participated in the Banner/WJZ/WYPR mayoral debate at the University of Baltimore’s H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons.

Watch: Baltimore mayoral candidates participate in debate before early voting begins

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Candidates for Baltimore Mayor

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Leading candidates for the U.S. Senate in Maryland in 2024 are, from left: U.S. Rep David Trone, a Democrat; former Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican; and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

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Key Bridge Collapse

Full coverage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge's collapse and its impact on the region. More

Commentary: Quickly restoring supply chain essential after Key Bridge collapse

Ft. Carroll as seen during a CBF Tour of the EPA Superfund Site on 3/25/24 in Baltimore, MD.

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Workers are seen atop shipping containers on the Dali on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

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The Balsa 94, which has been stuck at the Port of Baltimore since the Key Bridge collapsed, is the first commercial ship to pass through a new temporary access channel.

First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel after Key Bridge collapse

Jacob Tuer, assistant operator for the Catlett and the day’s captain, steers as the Dali and fallen Key Bridge are seen out the window on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

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