Pope Leo XIV calls for end to the "spiral of violence" in Middle East after U.S., Israel strike Iran
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concerns over the violence in the Middle East while speaking at St. Peter's Square.
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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.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Congregation Beth El in Voorhees, New Jersey is one of over 1,000 synagogues and churches nationwide planting more than 1.2 million Israeli flags in the Flags of Fellowship Project remembering the people killed in the Oct. 7 attacks in 2023. Rabbi David Englander tells CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner the congregation is praying every day for the safe return of those who are still being held hostage.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, dozens of people walked out of the room in protest.
A Change.org petition is calling for Cheltenham High School in Montgomery County to remove Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from its Hall of Fame.
Netanyahu graduated from Cheltenham High School in 1967. The petition has more than 300 signatures.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A water pipe at a vacant property in South Philadelphia has been leaking for nearly a year, ruining a nearby business lot.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
Nine adults and a dog were rescued from flooded motel rooms in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as a nor'easter hits the East Coast Saturday, police said.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Strong winds, steady rain and pounding waves brought flooding to parts of Atlantic City as a nor'easter moved through the Philadelphia region.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
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The Philadelphia Phillies were shut out by the Rays, 2-0, on Friday and failed to move closer to securing a playoff berth.
Bill Giles, who rose from a Phillies business executive to become an owner and CEO during more than half a century with the team, died Friday.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
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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.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares signs your cat could be sick and when to take your pet to the vet.
Jason Theodore, a physical education teacher in the North Penn School District, was placed on leave after an investigation that later resulted in criminal charges involving sexual contact with at least three victims between the ages of 13 and 16 years old.
Waves and wind stripped away the sand along Bethany Beach in Delaware after a nor'easter storm swept through our area.
Dry air is filtering in to the Philadelphia area Sunday, though parts of the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches continue to see rain as the Nor'easter storm moves out. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest.
Crews responded to the Travel Inn and New Sea Breeze motel in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey after a nor'easter storm brought heavy flooding on Saturday morning.