More than 3,500 U.S. troops arrive in Middle East as Iran war intensifies
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
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U.S. Central Command said Saturday that more than 11,000 targets have been struck since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
The president threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by late Monday night Eastern Daylight Time.
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
Trump says the U.S. will destroy a vast Iranian gas field if Tehran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the facility by attacking Qatar's infrastructure.
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject President Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
Gas prices are climbing, and industry experts say the higher costs caused by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran are rippling through the supply chain. That could mean higher prices for food, medical supplies and more.
Iran continued retaliatory strikes on U.S. allies around the Persian Gulf on Thursday, sparking fires in Bahrain, Oman and the UAE. This strike at a fuel storage facility in Muharraq, Bahrain resulted in a large plume of flames. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
President Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits ships in and near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
The war with Iran is causing the price of crude oil to jump, and in return creating a domino effect on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Reps. Joe Ciresi and Jim Haddock are calling for Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate whether laws were broken surrounding potential price gouging.
President Trump says the U.S. has diminished Iran's military and regime and will continue to expand its targets inside Iran.
For the past week, gas prices have been rising rapidly, and many drivers say they're feeling the impact. Ryan Hughes reports.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
President Trump said he must have a role in choosing Iran's next leader and called the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "unacceptable."
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Six American service members were killed in a strike in Kuwait during the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times on Roosevelt Boulevard in North Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
High school students in the Philadelphia area are getting a firsthand look at the technology shaping the future.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Salis Hanrahan, a contractor who was shot and killed in Philadelphia, was affiliated with a transnational criminal organization, officials said.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times on Roosevelt Boulevard in North Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
High school students in the Philadelphia area are getting a firsthand look at the technology shaping the future.
A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times on Roosevelt Boulevard in North Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
High school students in the Philadelphia area are getting a firsthand look at the technology shaping the future.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Salis Hanrahan, a contractor who was shot and killed in Philadelphia, was affiliated with a transnational criminal organization, officials said.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Students are learning about artificial intelligence at a free summer camp hosted by Wider University in Chester, Pennsylvania, this week.
CBS News Philadelphia anchor Ukee Washington and basketball legend Charles Barkley chat golf, Jaylen Brown's role on the Philadelphia 76ers, what's next for LeBron James and much more in this interview recorded on Friday, July 10.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we get set to experience our fifth heat wave.
From the PGA Championship to the World Cup and the America 250 celebrations, Philadelphia had one of its biggest summers ever.
After dramatic flooding in Camden, New Jersey, officials say a wide-reaching new plan aims to improve and invest in infrastructure, sewer systems, habitats and recreational waterways.