Morning Wire Baltimore Bridge Recovery & NCAA Prop Bets | Afternoon Update | 3.27.24
Mar 27, 2024
A tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore leaves six workers presumed dead, sparking an investigation and legal developments in Texas. The turmoil at NBC News escalates with a controversial hiring, while an associate of Sean Combs faces arrest on drug charges. As the NCAA bans prop bets for college athletes, excitement builds over a historic Mega Millions jackpot win in New Jersey. Tune in for the latest insights and updates!
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse
- Six construction workers are presumed dead after a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
- The ship had lost power and issued a distress call before striking a bridge support, causing a collapse.
Texas Immigration Law Blocked
- A Texas law (Senate Bill 4) making illegal immigration a state crime has been temporarily blocked.
- A federal appeals court cited a 2012 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a similar law in Arizona.
Hunter Biden's Legal Defense
- Hunter Biden's attorneys are seeking dismissal of nine tax-related charges, claiming political pressure.
- Prosecutors counter these claims, labeling them as conspiracy theories.