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The International Court of Justice is again ordering Israel to let more aid into Gaza. President Joe Biden raised more than $26 million at a star studded fundraiser in New York City last night. Huge cranes are being brought to Baltimore to help clean up after the bridge collapse, as authorities rush to get the port back up and running. It's the one year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich getting arrested in Russia. Plus, something fishy is going on in Florida and it's got scientists stumped.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today marks one year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia. We're learning more about clean up efforts after the Baltimore bridge collapse. 1,500 people have been killed by gang violence in Haiti. Tennessee's governor has signed a bill blocking police reform that was inspired by the death of Tyre Nichols. And, Beyoncé has just dropped her new country album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Authorities are racing to clear debris from under the Francis Scott Key bridge, while a construction worker shares he sent a life-saving text to his boss. A bus full of Easter worshippers plunged off a cliff in South Africa. We have the latest on impeachment proceedings against the Homeland Security secretary and the president. Over-the-counter birth control is now available in pharmacies – we'll tell you where. And the stock market closed the first quarter on a high note.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A judge heard arguments today on whether the Georgia election subversion case against former President Donald Trump can be dismissed on First Amendment grounds. We have the latest on the aftermath of the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. A judge sentenced the former crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to 25 years in federal prison. Cases of Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, are on the rise in the US. And, the Pope emphasizes humility in a historic move.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced for defrauding cryptocurrency customers and investors. Work is underway to try to get an important shipping channel back open after the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Four US presidents will be in New York today – we'll tell you why. A new CNN investigation reveals the disturbing terror tactics used by the Myanmar junta. Plus, YouTube is trying to compete with TikTok and Instagram by investing big in creators.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices