National For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water. Laurel Wamsley
National Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant. The Associated Press
National 'Predatory gambling' has helped the lottery reach sky-high jackpot, critics say The estimated jackpot total is just short of the Powerball record and the third-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, officials say. Jonathan Franklin
