Axios

The chaos from the FAA's nationwide ground stop lingered into early Saturday morning, with thousands of flights cancelled as airlines played catch-up.

Why it matters: Millions of travelers will find themselves inconvenienced over what the government says was simply old technology that couldn't keep up with modern upgrades.

The FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop Friday night after hours of chaos and thousands of delays and cancellations.

Why it matters: The effects of the rare and extreme move will likely ripple through the weekend, with travelers stranded and airlines' planes and crews out of position.

Thirty-two people are in local hospitals and all passengers and crew are accounted for after a tanker collided with a Mississippi River cruise ship near the Port of New Orleans, officials said Friday.

The big picture: With approximately 180 people on the ship, the rescue of all aboard is "truly is a miracle on the Mississippi," New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said at a press conference.