Hegseth says U.S. "just getting started" as Iran war spreads
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
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The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
Nate Bowling, an American veteran and previous Teacher of the Year finalist who now lives in Abu Dhabi, said he's unable to get out of the country because of the United States' conflict with Iran.
Israeli military officials say they conducted targeted strikes on specific buildings in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday morning. The buildings were Hezbollah-controlled command centers that were storing weapons, officials say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The U.S. military said Monday that the number of Americans killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran now stands at six. Follow live updates on Day 4 of the war.
People protested the war with Iran at Philadelphia City Hall Monday night.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concerns over the violence in the Middle East while speaking at St. Peter's Square.
In Philadelphia, dozens rallied and marched from the Art Museum to City Hall Sunday afternoon. In other parts of the region, people spoke out against the war.
President Trump said in a new video address posted on Truth Social that "hundreds" of targets have been hit in Operation Epic Fury and he offered a justification for the operation.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Nearly 20 Palestinians, mostly women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes that hit Gaza on Wednesday. Israel said the strikes came after Hamas violated a ceasefire deal. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Standing alongside Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, Mr. Trump also claimed dozens of other countries that supported the peace deal are ready to "wipe out" the terrorist group if Hamas doesn't disarm, but he did not name any of them.
The death toll from a massive apartment fire in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong is now 55, and it's believed to be one of the deadliest fires in the city's history. There are still 279 people missing. Meanwhile, Israel is returning 15 more Palestinian remains to Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire nears an end. Josh Sanders has these international stories and more from the Pulse Desk.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
The threat by President Trump comes after the Colombian president's criticism of recent United States boat strikes in the Caribbean.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.
Advocates in Philadelphia weighed in on what they think should happen next in Israel and Gaza.
After Israeli hostages held in Gaza were released on Monday, advocates in Philadelphia shared their reactions to the news and what they hope to see happen next in the region.
Israel is expected to begin withdrawing its troops to an agreed-upon line within 24 hours, and within 72 hours from that, Hamas will release the remaining 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be still alive. President Trump said he hopes to be in the Middle East for that release Monday or Tuesday. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
A synagogue in Elkins Park gathered for a ceremony of remembrance Tuesday two years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel.
Members of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park gathered for a ceremony of remembrance Tuesday night to mark two years since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The American Red Cross is helping four people after a home partially collapsed in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga section.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
Three men were rushed to a hospital, and a stray bullet landed in a living room after a shooting early Friday morning.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times on South 64th Street, Philadelphia police said.
One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The 87th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is kicking off once again along the Cooper River in South Jersey.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
The Sixers say 500 tickets for each game at Xfinity Mobile Arena in their second-round series will go to Philadelphia area fans.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Philadelphia Phillies were crushed by the Athletics Thursday night to avoiding a three-game sweep.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Unexpected callers offering to lower your credit card interest rate and asking to confirm personal information could be a scam. Yeadon resident Birtha Irby tells our Josh Sidorowicz about a scammer who possessed a startling amount of her personal information — "my daughter said right away, 'we have to call Josh'."
The 2026 Dad Vail Regatta marks the 50th anniversary of a major milestone -- the addition of female rowers to the long-running competition. Wakisha Bailey catches up with Kirsten Morasco, president of the Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee.
Canvas, a system used by thousands of schools and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers, was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.
There could be some showers Friday afternoon and rain looks likely on Saturday as well. But the first half of Mother's Day looks sunny and warm before rain moves in Sunday evening into Monday, with even more showers possible next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Lauren Morris, who won the CBS Philadelphia Trudy Haynes Scholarship last year, is now graduating from Temple University and already has a job in journalism lined up. Janelle Burrell catches up with the Klein College class speaker.