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New York pauses plan to charge big tolls to drive into core of Manhattan

By Jake Offenhartz, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press

New York is indefinitely delaying implementation of a plan to charge motorists big tolls to enter the core of Manhattan.

WATCH: Biden announces $3 billion investment toward replacing toxic lead pipes

By Steve Peoples, Colleen Long, Associated Press

On Thursday from Wilmington, Biden announced his administration was providing states with an additional $3 billion to replace lead pipes across the country, building on $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects around the country announced in February.

At least 40 people die in western Kenya after heavy rains cause a dam collapse

By Associated Press

Ongoing rains in Kenya have caused flooding that has already killed nearly 100 people and postponed the opening of schools.

Fourth body discovered as salvage crews race against clock to remove huge sections of collapsed Baltimore bridge

By Lea Skene, Associated Press

So far, over 1,000 tons (907 metric tons) of steel have been removed from the waterway. But the work is tedious, dangerous and incredibly complex.

Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel’s thwarting of Iran’s attack shows what Kyiv needs from allies

By Susie Blann, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukrainian officials have pleaded with the country’s Western allies to provide more air defense systems. Israel’s defense system, with assistance from the U.S. and Britain, is credited with preventing serious damage or casualties in Sunday’s attack by Iran.

6 northern European nations agree to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors

By Associated Press

The Danish Ministry for Climate, Energy and Utilities on Tuesday called the North Sea a hub for critical infrastructure that connects Europe and said there was "an increased risk of sabotage and unwanted attention from hostile actors.”…

Buttigieg: ‘We will tear down bureaucratic barriers’ to rebuild Baltimore bridge

By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris

A massive operation is underway at the site of the deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore. Crews are undertaking painstaking tasks, removing sharp twisted steel and concrete debris from the port. No one knows yet how long it will take to…

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Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system, officials say

By Associated Press

Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukraine in recent days, launching several missile barrages on the capital, Kyiv, and hitting energy infrastructure across the country in apparent retaliation for recent Ukrainian aerial attacks on the Russian border region of Belgorod.

Cargo ship that collided with Baltimore Bridge had ‘routine engine maintenance’ in port, officials say

By Lea Skene, Brian Witte, Associated Press

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said at a news conference Wednesday that authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo the maintenance.

Bridge failures can cause major disruptions. How do agencies plan for disaster?

By Lee D. Han, The Conversation

Transportation agencies plan for events like major bridge or highway collapses, but these events can disrupt traffic for months and affect residential neighborhoods as well as motorists.