Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
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In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Despite new fighting over the weekend, Hamas's top negotiator said its committed to ending the war.
The remains of 19 other people, including two Americans, are still somewhere in Gaza. Naomi Ruchim reports.
President Trump is calling on Hamas to release all the bodies of slain Israeli hostages as he says phase two of the ceasefire is underway. Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
Hamas agreed to return all hostages who died in captivity. However, retrieving the bodies of hostages may not be so simple. Israel said Hamas is violating the agreement.
With cleanup underway in Gaza, focus shifts to rebuilding the area for the Palestinians who live there.
Israeli families celebrated as they hugged their loved ones for the first time in two years after being released as part of a ceasefire deal.
Israeli residents took to the streets of Tel Aviv to celebrate the release of hostages after two years.
This comes as President Trump is preparing for a trip to the region this weekend when the remaining Israeli hostages are set to be freed. Erica Brown reports from Washington.
The first phase of a ceasefire went into effect on Friday which allowed hundreds of Palestinians to return home, but they returned to widespread destruction.
People in Massachusetts marked the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, with art, artifacts and remembrances.
People in Massachusetts marked the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, with art, artifacts and remembrances.
Around 1,200 people were killed during the October 7 attacks, triggering the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
A Massachusetts mother is calling for help after her sons were detained by Israel while aboard a flotilla bringing aid to people in Gaza.
A Massachusetts mother is calling for help after her sons were detained by Israel while aboard a flotilla bringing aid to people in Gaza.
Two brothers from Massachusetts were on board a flotilla heading to Gaza with baby formula and medicine when they were detained by the Israeli military.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, said Friday that famine was occurring in Gaza City and that this was likely to spread to the southern cities of Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.
A group backed by the United Nations has declared that Gaza is now officially experiencing a famine and it's only expected to get worse.
This comes amid protests at home and abroad and on the same day that an Israeli missile strike killed a veteran al-Jazeera journalist. Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
Protesters called for aid to be allowed into Gaza to help Palestinians.
This comes as the Trump administration tries to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Erica Brown reports from the White House.
Three young Palestinian girls arrived in Boston Sunday to receive urgent medical care after being evacuated from Gaza.
It was an emotional day at Logan Airport as three young Palestinian girls arrived in Boston on Sunday afternoon to receive urgent medical treatment after being evacuated from Gaza earlier this week.
The attack has sparked international outrage. CBS’s Erica Brown reports.
Dive teams were in the waters of Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, for hours on Sunday after a person was reported missing.
This weekend marked tax-free weekend in Massachusetts, and stores were busy with many shoppers saving some money on their back-to-school supplies.
Two straight losses haven't done much to dampen the excitement around Fenway Park.
The Red Sox led late but couldn't hold on, falling to the Athletics and losing the series finale at Fenway Park.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Dive teams were in the waters of Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, for hours on Sunday after a person was reported missing.
National Weather Service said Springfield was hit by a microburst on Saturday.
This weekend marked tax-free weekend in Massachusetts, and stores were busy with many shoppers saving some money on their back-to-school supplies.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Two straight losses haven't done much to dampen the excitement around Fenway Park.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Two straight losses haven't done much to dampen the excitement around Fenway Park.
The Red Sox led late but couldn't hold on, falling to the Athletics and losing the series finale at Fenway Park.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
Former New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.