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.
Long icicles are falling and causing a hazard for people using the snow-covered sidewalks.
One person is dead and six others are missing after the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Louis DiVito of Westminster, Massachusetts is only 9 years old but he's going to the Super Bowl to see the New England Patriots.
Here's what to know about getting a Real ID in Massachusetts, including how to get an appointment and what documents are required.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for missing fishing vessel Lily Jean off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not practice Friday due to an illness and his shoulder injury.
Louis DiVito of Westminster, Massachusetts is only 9 years old but he's going to the Super Bowl to see the New England Patriots.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
The greats impacts from the weekend storm in Massachusetts will be felt on the Cape and Islands Sunday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not practice Friday due to an illness and his shoulder injury.
Fraser Minten and Casey Mittelstadt each had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Thursday night.
As the designated home team for the Super Bowl, the Patriots selected the all-white uniform combination. The choice aligns with recent success.
All eyes were on quarterback Drake Maye Thursday during the first Patriots practice leading up to the Super Bowl.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21 points, Jalen Johnson had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 117-106.
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.