Maryland governor declares State of Emergency following Baltimore bridge collapse

A State of Emergency has been declared after a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in the Baltimore Harbor in the early morning hours Tuesday. 

Baltimore bridge collapse to bring trade and traffic chaos

The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge along I-695 in Maryland into the Baltimore harbor following a "ship strike" early Tuesday morning is expected to cause major economic disruptions to the area and across the country. 

A history of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

The Francis Scott Key Bridge was built in the late 1970s, and it's named after Francis Scott Key, the author of the U.S. national anthem, the "Star Spangled Banner."

Baltimore bridge collapse: What's known about the container ship involved

The cargo ship that crashed into the Key Bridge in Baltimore lost power and issued a mayday call moments before, the governor said. Here’s what is known about the ship that caused the major accident.

What to know about Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed after it was struck by a large container ship early Tuesday morning. Here's what we know about the bridge and its history.

Baltimore bridge collapse caused by ship; list of other times this happened in US history

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was struck by a container ship early Tuesday, causing it to collapse. Here is a list of other major bridge accidents in the U.S. also caused by ships or barges.

Baltimore bridge collapse echoes 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster in Tampa Bay

The shocking collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday morning gives people in the Bay Area some frightening flashbacks to another disaster.

Democrat frontrunner in tight Senate race drops racial slur during House hearing

The Democrat frontrunner in what could be one of the most closely watched Senate races this year uttered a racial slur during a Thursday House Budget Committee hearing, something he says was unintentional. 

Grand jury indicts ex-Georgia high school football coach for girlfriend's murder

Spalding High School varsity football coach Carl Kearney Jr. walked into a Maryland police station last month and confessed to strangling his girlfriend, officials say. He's now been indicted for her murder.

Maryland State House placed on lockdown, staff asked to shelter in place

The Maryland State House was placed on lockdown Thursday because of a "security threat," according to the governor's press secretary and Annapolis Police officials. 

$60K in cash discovered in rusty coffee can at Maryland auction

A Maryland businesswoman made a startling discovery after going through a recent lot of items brought to her auction house.

ICE confirms suspect in stolen Maryland State Highway truck chase is in US illegally

Cesar Flavio Lanuza, the man accused of stealing a Maryland Highway Administration tow truck and leading police on a wild chase, is in the U.S. illegally, FOX 5 has confirmed. 

Spalding High football coach arrested for girlfriend's murder in Maryland

A coach from the Griffin-Spalding County School System was reportedly arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend in the state of Maryland.

Police chase stolen Maryland State Highway vehicle across counties

Police chased a stolen Maryland State Highway Administration vehicle from Prince George's County to Montgomery County for nearly an hour Friday night. 

Carlos Ayala, Maryland elections board member, resigns following Capitol Riot indictment

A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections has resigned after being arrested by the FBI this week on felony and misdemeanor charges for participating in rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.