The Latest Breaking News from Baltimore

President Biden's visit to Baltimore post-bridge collapse underscores the need for infrastructure upgrades and safety measures in the US.

Vessels in Baltimore start moving out after a bridge collapse disrupts maritime traffic. Efforts ongoing to restore normalcy.

Efforts are underway to remove the wreckage from the Baltimore bridge collapse, marking the initial phase of a complex cleanup operation. The removal of the debris aims to create a temporary channel to facilitate vessel movement around the collapse site, aiding in the search for missing victims and reopening a…

"This action is part of a phased approach to opening the main channel," officials said.

Authorities hope that removing the bridge -- by cutting it into smaller sections and lifting them out -- will help rescuers recover all the victims' bodies as well as reopen the crucial shipping lane.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the recovery operation "complex" after a ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Officials have not given estimates on when the river will reopen to traffic.

Federal officials have informed Maryland lawmakers that the final cost of rebuilding the bridge could escalate to at least $2 billion.

Crew starts intricate removal work on Francis Scott Key Bridge as officials stress that health of US national economy depends on it

Ongoing recovery efforts and investigations after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Support for affected families and plans for rebuilding.