Exploding pagers kill Hezbollah members, others; thousands wounded
Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
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Thousands of people were wounded when Hezbollah members' pagers exploded in the Iran-backed group's Beirut and south Lebanon strongholds.
At least nine people, including an 8-year-old child, were killed and thousands more were injured when pagers exploded across Lebanon. Hezbollah is blaming Israel. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
In Lebanon, Hezbollah leaders are blaming Israel in a new type of attack using pagers. They exploded on a few thousand people. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has the latest on this developing story.
Israel's army says it hit a terrorist command center in Gaza. The U.N. says it was the deadliest strike for its staff during the war.
Israel's military says strikes on a humanitarian zone in Gaza killed Hamas terrorists. Medics say more than 40 people were killed.
Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah launched their heaviest exchange of fire after months of strikes and counterstrikes, intensifying fears of an all-out war in the region.
Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing of two senior militants in separate strikes in Lebanon and Iran last week.
The Israeli military says it killed Fuad Shukr, a Hezbollah commander accused of being behind a deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
Israel says it killed a key Hezbollah commander in an airstrike in Beirut. Israeli officials say the terror group commander was responsible for a rocket attack that killed 12 young people on Saturday. Michael George reports for CBS New York.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was "every indication" that Hezbollah was behind the Golan Heights attack.
The strike, the deadliest attack on an Israeli target since the fighting between the two foes erupted in October, raised fears of a broader conflagration in the region.
At least 11 people, including children, were killed in a rocket attack Saturday in Golan Heights. Israel is blaming the militant group Hezbollah and is vowing to respond. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
At least 11 people, including children, were killed in a strike on Israeli-controlled Golan Heights that Israel says Hezbollah carried out. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken also reiterated Washington's long-standing support for the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation that Israel has opened a "new phase" in the war by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air and sea.
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More humanitarian aid arrived Sunday at the Gaza border with Egypt. CBS New York's Tina Kraus reports.
The death toll from Hamas' surprise attack on Israel stands at 900, while Palestinian officials say retaliatory strikes on Gaza have killed over 700.
President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "pledged his full support" to the Israeli government, the White House said.
Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the Mets to a 7-3 victory Sunday over the struggling Padres.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Law enforcement is responding after six people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday night. At least one injury is said to be serious.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Law enforcement is responding after six people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday night. At least one injury is said to be serious.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
Severe weather in Queens caused the death of an elderly man when a tree fell on him in Forest Park on Saturday night.
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Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A child died and five people, including a firefighter and police officer, were hurt after flames broke out at a home in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Gotti Agnello was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman, Nassau County Police said.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Thursday he is scaling back police at Delaney Hall. The announcement followed the arrests of two protesters on Wednesday night.
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
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Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
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Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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