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A cargo ship lost power and slammed into the bridge last month. By Luke Barr and Alexander Mallin Monday, April 15, 2024 12:33PM Baltimore Bridge Collapse President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Friday at efforts to clear away the hulking remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. BALTIMORE — The FBI is investigating whether there was any criminal wrongdoing in the crash that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The probe will look at whether the crew left port with the knowledge something could be wrong with the ship, according to a source. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2024 ABC News Internet Ventures.

By KEN MILLER Monday, April 15, 2024 12:23PM The suit was filed in the wake of the 2021 tragedy that killed 10 people and injured hundreds more at NRG Park. A judge in Texas is set to hear arguments Monday in rap star Travis Scott’s request to be dismissed from a lawsuit over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston. Scott headlined the concert during which 10 people were killed as authorities and festival organizers responded to a massive crowd surge and tried to shut down the show. Last week, the judge dismissed lawsuits against hip-hop guest performer Drake along with several other individuals and companies involved in the show. Attorneys for Scott, whose real name is Jacques Bermon Webster II and is also known as “Cactus Jack,” write in the motion to dismiss that he is a performer and had no role in providing security or crowd management for the festival. “Performers are not expected to render special protection to the audience, nor to safeguard them from the rest of the crowd,” the motion said. “Performing artists, even those who engage in certain promotional

For many people, tax season isn’t only about gathering W-2 forms or calling an accountant. It can also bring intense feelings of stress or anxiety about dealing with finances. Financial stress during tax season can manifest in different ways, whether that’s procrastinating on your tax return until the last minute or experiencing intense stress about filing incorrectly. If you’re dealing with financial stress right now, you’re not alone. “Many Americans experience high stress during tax times, and many Americans are dealing with financial stress,” financial wellness expert Joyce Marter said. You might think emotions and money don’t go together, but they often affect each other, said Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, financial therapist and founder of Mind Money Balance. “Our money and mental health intersect because they’re two parts of our overall wellness,” said Bryan-Podvin. Here are recommendations from experts to reduce financial stress during tax season while still getting your return done by the deadline: Don’t avoid, plan Financial stress can happen all year long. While tax season is only a window of time, it comes with something that can be daunting: a deadline. Some might find

By Susannah Cullinane, CNN , CNNWire Monday, April 15, 2024 10:59AM WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting their first child, the couple announced in an Instagram post on Saturday. “Can’t believe we’re less than three months away from meeting our favorite human being,” they captioned a picture of them holding hands over an ultrasound of the child, adding the hashtags, “#BabyGrinerComingSoon” and “#July2024.” Griner, 33, re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury ahead of the 2024 WNBA season earlier this month. In 2022, she spent nearly 300 days in custody in Russia after being wrongfully detained. The two-time Olympic gold-medalist – who had played in the off-season for a Russian women’s basketball team for years – was arrested at a Moscow airport in February that year after authorities found cannabis oil in her luggage. Despite her testimony that she had inadvertently packed the cannabis oil, she was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug smuggling. The US State Department deemed Griner had been wrongfully detained and after negotiations, she was released in December 2022 in a prisoner swap that involved Russian arms

Federal authorities are asking for the public’s help in tracking down two men seen damaging popular rock formations at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.

“If gratitude had a face it wouldn’t be this kitty cat,” one person said of the agitated-looking calico.

By David Downey | Contributing Writer When Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson’s historic 1947 debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on Monday, April 15, a small number of players wearing No. 42 in his honor will be African Americans. Tony Reagins, MLB’s chief baseball development officer and the Angels’ former general manager, said the percentage of Black major leaguers is down again this season. It fell to 6.0% from 6.2% in 2023, based on opening day numbers. The percentage is one-third of what it was more than three decades ago, according to baseball demographic studies. One reason for the decline seems to be the enormous popularity of basketball and football. Servite High School outfielder Miles Scott is seen Thursday, April 11, 2024, before baseball practice at the Anaheim school. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Show Caption of Expand “Everybody wants to play basketball and football because those are the two big-dog sports,” said Miles Scott, a junior at Servite High School in Anaheim. Jackie Robinson Day What: Every April 15 since 2004, Major League Baseball honors his legacy and breaking of the sport’s

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Watson, 34; Seth Rogen, 42; Chris Stapleton, 46; Emma Thompson, 65. Happy Birthday: Settle in and follow through with your plans. Separate and categorize. Strive for perfection, detail and organization. Use your intelligence to overcome and conquer. Recognize opportunities and be willing to accept change that will help you reach your goal. Walk away from high-pressure situations. Show your strength and courage, and be the one who makes a difference using kindness and compassion. Your numbers are 3, 14, 21, 28, 33, 37, 45. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Walk away from drama. Focus on getting things done and sticking to your agenda. Look over your investments and adjust whatever needs updating. Look for an opportunity, and you’ll discover a path to new beginnings. The aim is to stabilize, not disrupt. Personal growth is favored. 2 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be creative, step outside your comfort zone and try something new. A change will revitalize you and encourage you to visualize what you want. Hesitation will lead to regret. Act instinctually, and don’t look back. Direct your energy wisely

Social services, such as parenting classes and economic development programs, can help, some health experts say. But insurers don’t always cover these services.

Two officers and a suspect are dead after a shootout in Liverpool, N.Y., a suburb of Syracuse, that began when officers tried to pull over a vehicle.

Two officers and a suspect are dead after a shootout in Liverpool, N.Y., a suburb of Syracuse, that began when officers tried to pull over a vehicle.

By Jennifer Peltz and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — In a singular moment for American history, the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump begins Monday with jury selection. It’s the first criminal trial of a former commander in chief and the first of Trump’s four indictments to go to trial. Because Trump is the presumptive nominee for this year’s Republican ticket, the trial will also produce the head-spinning split-screen of a presidential candidate spending his days in court and, he has said, “campaigning during the night.” And to some extent, it is a trial of the justice system itself as it grapples with a defendant who has used his enormous prominence to assail the judge, his daughter, the district attorney, some witnesses and the allegations — all while blasting the legitimacy of a legal structure that he insists has been appropriated by his political opponents. Against that backdrop, scores of ordinary citizens are due to be called Monday into a cavernous room in a utilitarian courthouse to determine whether they can serve, fairly and impartially, on the jury. “The ultimate issue is whether the prospective jurors can

First, a report on why costly ransomware attacks could worsen. Then, Salman Rushdie: The 2024 60 Minutes Interview. And, a look at efforts to revive the extinct Tasmanian tiger.

Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species.

The Social Security Administration is adjusting policies in the wake of a November 60 Minutes report on what happens to people after the agency mistakenly overpays them.

Author and former Golf Channel broadcaster Lisa Cornwell talks to Major Garrett about her book, “Troublemaker,” detailing her experience at the network. They discuss the state of the PGA compared to the LPGA.

Monday, April 15, 2024 2:29AM The non-profit organization Little Lunch Bags is taking action to get kids involved in helping feed unhoused community members. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Local children are taking action to give back to the community. Non-profit organization Little Lunch Bags helps kids get involved in feeding unhoused community members. The organization gives out lunch bags once a month, and on Sunday, children of all ages were able to write notes and decorate the bags at Her Body Bar in Northeast Fresno. The non-profit was co-founded by Donetta Barber and her young daughter, Maleah Bacon. “Just seeing kids super excited, to give back and seeing if they draw on the bag and they actually come out and hand them out,” co-founder Donetta Barber said. “They go ‘oh my gosh they are eating it, they are reading my note,’ those things just warm my heart,” These lunches are provided through community donations, which are accepted at Her Body Bar. The non-profit will meet at the Lens Crafters on Blackstone & Shaw on April 20 to hand out the bags. For news and weather

Monday, April 15, 2024 2:28AM It’s been about two years since the last time the Fresno Grizzlies had to cancel a game due to weather. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Sunday was the second game in a row canceled by the Fresno Grizzlies. “It is always disappointing when you have to cancel a game,” Grizzlies spokesperson Jonathan Bravo said. The Fresno Grizzlies had to cancel Sunday’s doubleheader game after continuous rain made its way through the Central Valley. Bravo says the safety of the players and the enjoyment of their fans was its top priority. “At the end of day, there was really a lot of puddling around the entire field including the warn tracks,” Bravo said. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday’s game have been rescheduled for later this month and the beginning of May. If fans can’t travel, Bravo says there’s 60 other home games fans can choose from with the exception of the July 4th game. “Our last game that got postponed was in 2022. You know, it’s something that happens only every few years,” Dark skies and rain made for the backdrop on

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler had no doubts about this Masters, and neither did anyone watching. He pulled ahead with magnificent shots Sunday around the turn and poured it on along the back nine at Augusta National for a 4-under 68 to claim his second green jacket in three years. Scheffler is simply unstoppable at the moment, and he had help from a faltering cast of contenders to make it look easier than it was. Much like Tiger Woods he made the outcome look inevitable with sublime control, the difference being a peach shirt instead of Sunday red, and no fist pumps until it was over. After sharing hugs with caddie Ted Scott and Collin Morikawa, Scheffler turned to face the crowd with both arms raised. “WOOOOOO!” he yelled, slamming his fist. Scheffler won by three shots in 2022 with a meaningless four-putt on the final hole. There was no drama this time, either. No uphill climb in golf is sweeter than toward the 18th green at Augusta National, thousands of spectators rising to their feet with every step to salute the best player in

“There was nothing supernatural about it. No ‘tunnel of light.’ No feeling of rising out of my body,” says Salman Rushdie, describing his near-death experience in 2022 in his new book “Knife.”

Bert Cullum, Tifany Machel Adams, Cole Earl Twombly and Cora Twombly are charged with murder in the disappearance of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.