According to CNBC, a tanker struck the American Heritage river cruise boat, which had 129 passengers aboard, on Friday, partially submerging it in the Mississippi River near New Orleans. The tanker was identified as Atlantic Asphalt, and the cruise boat is operated by American Cruise Lines. Authorities had not immediately said whether anyone was injured or killed. New Orleans Emergency Medical Services Lt. Stephanie C. Norwood said agencies were responding to the rescue effort.