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Bridge salvage a 'Herculean undertaking'

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Sun Mar 31 2024

Catch up. Quick.

What happened this weekend? Demolition crews were cutting into portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge's collapsed truss in a massive operation vital to rebuilding the bridge. The men's and women's Final Four is taking shape. And King Charles III stepped out for church on Easter Sunday.

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Crews cutting into first pieces of Baltimore bridge as ship remains in rubble

Crane barges and tugboats work during a salvage operation of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 31, 2024.

Two massive cranes were working on the scene while another land-based crane was positioned to help offload and process the wreckage at a nearby port.

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Duke Blue Devils guard Jeremy Roach (3) controls the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Casey Morsell (14) during their Elite Eight game in the 2024 NCAA men's tournament.

Men's March Madness: Follow all the Elite Eight highlights and scores

The Final Four for the men's NCAA Tournament will be set after today's Elite Eight games. Follow all the March Madness scores and highlights here.

Aziaha James, right, scored 27 points to lead N.C. State to a 76-66 upset of top-seeded Texas in Sunday's NCAA Tournament regional final in Portland, Oregon.

Women's March Madness updates: No. 3 NC State knocks out No. 1 Texas

No. 1 South Carolina earned fourth straight trip to the Final Four, and No. 3 NC State sent No. 1 Texas packing for only its second Final Four trip.

Britain's King Charles III (2nd R) and Britain's Queen Camilla (R) arrive at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, to attend the Easter Mattins Service, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Hollie Adams / POOL / AFP) (Photo by HOLLIE ADAMS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: 2121040223

King Charles attends Easter Sunday service, Princess Kate absent

King Charles III stepped out for Easter service on Sunday, while Princess Kate was absent after both royals were diagnosed with cancer this year.

TOPSHOT - (COMBO) This combination of pictures created on October 22, 2020 shows US President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden during the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 22, 2020. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski and JIM WATSON / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKIJIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Critics slam Trump post with video online showing Biden hogtied

Trump sharing the clip underscores how nasty, personal the 2024 contest with Biden has become

FILE: Actor Chance Perdomo has died at the age of 27. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Chance Perdomo attends the "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" UK Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on June 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776084699 ORIG FILE ID: 1500661131

'Gen V' star Chance Perdomo dies at 27 after motorcycle accident

Chance Perdomo, an actor known for his work on "Gen V" and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," has died at 27 after a motorcycle accident.

A United Airlines Boeing 737 taxis out to the runway to depart Palm Springs International Airport in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Passengers hurt, United Airlines flight diverted over severe turbulence

A United Airlines flight from Israel was diverted to New York on Friday after the plane experienced severe turbulence. Several passengers were hurt.

Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan, running for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, appears in an undated handout photo provided October 11, 2022.

Michigan congressman called for nuclear bombs to be dropped on Gaza

In the video the Michigan congressman says he wanted to 'Get it over quick.'

$1 billion Powerball jackpot winner from California revealed

The California Lottery announced a Powerball winner from last summer who claimed a $1 billion jackpot after buying a ticket in downtown LA.

LSU coach Kim Mulkey instructs her players in Saturday's NCAA Tournament regional semifinal against UCLA.

After Kim Mulkey blasts 'sexist' column, LA Times makes updates

References to LSU players as "dirty debutantes" that spurred Kim Mulkey's ire were removed from an L.A. Times column for not meeting "standards."

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After Kim Mulkey rips 'sexist' column, LA Times makes updates

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Sports

Sun Mar 31 2024

After LSU's Kim Mulkey blasts 'sexist' column, LA Times makes updates

LSU coach Kim Mulkey instructs her players in Saturday's NCAA Tournament regional semifinal against UCLA.

References to LSU players as "dirty debutantes" that spurred Kim Mulkey's ire were removed from an L.A. Times column for not meeting "standards."

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Iowa's Sydney Affolter is shooting over 58% since stepping in for the injured Molly Davis at the beginning of the Big Ten Tournament.

UCLA coach apologizes to LSU; Iowa guard has perfect timing

Saturday's Sweet 16 games showcased guards stepping up, an offensive dud and an apology from UCLA coach Cori Close, who misfired on social media.

Alabama guard Mark Sears cuts the net after defeating Clemson in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena.

Alabama headed for Final Four, and star's mom has a story to tell

Mark Sears helped Alabama secure its first trip to the Final Four in school history. His mother shared a story about faith and resilience.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium.

In bounce-back start, Yamamoto validates Dodgers' $325M investment

After a brutal first start in Korea, Yoshinobu Yamamoto dazzles over 5 scoreless innings, calming any premature fears of him being a free-agent bust.

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Video: Transgender athletes share their stories, in their own words

USA TODAY'S "In Their Own Words" is a groundbreaking video project that interviewed four transgender athletes who told their own stories.

Mookie Betts celebrates with Shohei Ohtani after hitting a home run against the Cardinals.

Dodgers' Big 3 of MVPs may be the best group in MLB history

The Dodgers' three MVP sluggers started 2024 hot, terrifying pitchers around baseball for the years to come.

North Carolina State forward DJ Burns Jr. (30) drives against Marquette forward Oso Ighodaro (13) during the South Regional semifinals in the 2024 NCAA men's tournament at American Airlines Center.

NC State thriving in shadow of Duke, North Carolina

North Carolina State is carving its own space with a March Madness run in the shadow of Duke and North Carolina. It's one win away from Final Four.

Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena.

'Penciled in history': Alabama revels in first Final Four berth

Alabama isn't shying away from being a football school. But with its first Final Four spot clinched, it's hoping basketball can join the spotlight.

USC guard McKenzie Forbes celebrates the Trojans' Sweet 16 win over Baylor.

Meet the player who's enjoying March Madness more than anyone

McKenzie Forbes' incredible college basketball journey has really made her appreciate USC's Elite Eight run.

Caitlin Clark drives the floor in a Sweet 16 win against Colorado.

Caitlin Clark puts on show, ensures Elite Eight showdown with LSU

Caitlin Clark nearly has triple-double as Iowa routs Colorado to reach Elite Eight, where Angel Reese and LSU await in Monday showdown.

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