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Force of Ship Collision Was on the Scale of a Rocket Launch

A Times analysis used preliminary data to estimate the force of the impact. It involved “more energy than you can really get your mind around,” an expert said.

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A Thousand-Ton Crane Heads to Baltimore to Aid Recovery

The crane will help dismantle the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and reopen one of the nation’s busiest ports.

 

Jose López, a father of two, was one of six construction workers who died after the bridge collapsed, his brother said.

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One problem with making bridges stronger? The size of today’s ships keeps getting bigger, posing immense challenges.

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Judge Warns Trump to Be on Good Behavior at Trial

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush-money trial in Manhattan made it clear that he would not tolerate any performative aggression.

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Donald Trump and his team of lawyers sit at a table in a courtroom.

Donald Trump pushed his campaign message on crime while attending the wake of a slain N.Y.P.D. officer.

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President Biden will appear with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in New York tonight.

 

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Putin Offers Both Reassurance and Threat on a Wider War

President Vladimir Putin dismissed claims that Russia planned to invade other countries, but warned nations against hosting warplanes meant for Ukraine.

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People milling around a damaged concert hall.

Taiwan’s foreign minister said that a halt in U.S. arms shipments to Ukraine would embolden China.

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Top U.N. Court Orders Israel to Ensure Aid to Gaza

In its strongest language yet, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to ensure “the unhindered provision” of humanitarian assistance.

 

  1. Aid being dropped into northern Gaza.
    Leo Correa/Associated Press
  2. Israeli soldiers along the Gaza border.
    Amir Cohen/Reuters
  3. In Kiryat Ono, Israel, families of Israeli soldiers calling for their release from Gaza.
    Hannah Mckay/Reuters
  4. Smoke rising over Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, where the Israeli military said it was carrying out raids.
    Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  5. An injured Palestinian being assisted outside Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Wednesday.
    Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  6. A memorial for Israeli victims of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas at the site of the Nova music festival in Re'im, Israel, on Wednesday.
    Ronen Zvulun/Reuters

Men’s Sweet 16 Kicks Off With Clemson-Arizona, UConn-San Diego State Matchups

The four-game slate of marquee matchups includes a rematch of last year’s national championship between the Huskies and Aztecs.

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The Many Ways Men’s Sweet 16 Players Are Being Paid

Every team has been touched by “name, image and likeness” rules, which allow student athletes to be paid for endorsements, appearances and other work.

Each team left in the men’s N.C.A.A. tournament is facing a unique problem.

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