Interfaith potluck aimed to soothe tensions over Israel-Hamas war
The unbiased Initiative and partners invited people of different backgrounds to bring food that resonates with their upbringing to share at Sunday's potluck
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The unbiased Initiative and partners invited people of different backgrounds to bring food that resonates with their upbringing to share at Sunday's potluck
President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday, a day after the first convoy of humanitarian aid was allowed into Gaza to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Only CBS News Miami was at MIA to speak with the Jewish faith leaders about their mission.
"We are concerned at the possibility of Iranian proxies, escalating their attacks against our own personnel," Blinken said on "Face the Nation."
Protestors called for an immediate ceasefire, but some say the situation is more complicated than that.
The moves come as U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria have seen an increase in attacks by Iran-backed Shia militia groups in recent days.
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters Saturday that "We are going to increase the attacks, from today."
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
People from all company ranks have been called out for speaking too forcefully — or not forcefully enough — on the Israel-Hamas war.
Local Jewish leaders are expressing relief over the release by Hamas of two American hostages but are still worried about others who are still help captive.
As Israel bombs Hamas in Gaza and aid remains locked out, Iran's other allies in the region appear to test the water, fueling fear of a wider regional war.
The freed U.S. hostages are Judith and Natalie Shoshana Raanan from suburban Chicago, officials announced.
CBS News Miami's Tania Francois sat down with a South Florida rabbi and iman to discuss the Israel-Hamas war.
Travelers at Miami International Airport tell CBS News Miami that they are on guard and alert.
A Miami dentist who was fired over a viral video that showed him and a friend taking down flyers with information on missing Israeli civilians is speaking out.
A series of projections flashed on a building in downtown Miami Thursday night displayed images from a video believed to be hostages of Hamas
U.S. citizens overseas have been advised to "exercise increased caution" due to "the potential for terrorist attacks" and violence amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Sabina Osman tells CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor that her first instinct was not to run away, but to help.
Dr. Norman Goldwasser was just about 20 miles west of Jerusalem when Hamas launched its attack on October 7.
Miami Beach Commissioners agreed Wednesday to send firefighters to Israel in an effort to help the country following an attack two weeks ago by Hamas.
Holly Williams reports from Tel Aviv.
Sen. Scott said Hamas controls Gaza and the terrorists will end up with the money
Sen. Scott said Hamas controls Gaze and every dime sent to Gaza will go to Hamas.
Palestinian Americans who used to live in the West Bank say they are worried about civilians in Gaza as the war in Israel rages.
Gov. DeSantis wants increased sanctions that will "make a difference in terms of the substance"
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot and killed in Miami late Saturday night, police said.
Matthew Tkachuk is back on the ice with the Florida Panthers, appearing at practice on Sunday for the first time this season.
President Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another warm, dry day across all of South Florida.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot and killed in Miami late Saturday night, police said.
Matthew Tkachuk is back on the ice with the Florida Panthers, appearing at practice on Sunday for the first time this season.
President Trump said Sunday that he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another warm, dry day across all of South Florida.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
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Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.