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Food

First wrongful death lawsuit filed in Boar's Head listeria outbreak

Regional

Man dies after setting firework on his head in South Carolina, coroner says

The man was pronounced dead less than an hour after the incident from what the coroner described as 'massive head injuries.'
Regional

Couple drown in Florida beach rip current while on vacation with 6 children

Despite efforts from their children, local water rescue and paramedics, the couple were pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
Special Reports

Chad Daybell verdict: Guilty on all counts

A jury found the East Idaho man guilty of murdering his first wife and the two children of his current wife, Lori Vallow. He is expected to be sentenced to death.
Regional

The cost of a Disney vacation: Here's how much a family of 4 will spend in a single day

From tickets to food to hotel to parking, families need hundreds of dollars to afford the Disney "magic."
National

Who’s paying to rebuild Baltimore FSK Bridge? What we can VERIFY

President Biden said the federal government should pay to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Here’s what we can VERIFY about who will foot the bill.
Regional

Baltimore Orioles cancel open spring workout and fan rally in wake of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

The open workout had been scheduled for today at Camden Yards. The team also had a message to the city: "We will get through this."
Bridge Collapse

Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead

A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing the span to buckle into the river below.
Bridge Collapse

Who was Francis Scott Key, the namesake of the Baltimore bridge?

The American lawyer, author and poet is a native of Frederick, Maryland, and is best known as the man who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812.
Crime

Last suspect sought in deadly bus shooting in Philadelphia, police say

Authorities want the final suspect to turn himself in after a shooting wounded eight Philadelphia high school students at a bus stop last week.
Crime

8 teens wounded by gunfire at Philadelphia bus stop in city's 4th transit shooting in as many days

Authorities say eight teenagers in northeast Philadelphia have been injured in another shooting involving a city bus.
Politics

Trone grows commanding lead over Alsobrooks, polling data finds

New polling, commissioned by David Trone, shows a double-digit lead over Angela Alsobrooks in the race to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Maryland).