One theory, she says, was that the construction of the Panama Canal — an incredibly difficult project and engineering feat — was a major news story during the early 20th century.

More big boats stuck in small canal. Over 200 ships are stuck in a major traffic jam on either side of the Panama Canal, with some ships trapped for more than three weeks waiting to get through, ...

Explore the bold vision behind Mexico’s construction of a massive corridor that has the potential to disrupt and possibly end the Panama Canal’s centuries-long dominance as the key shipping ...