Tensions rise at Columbia after deadline to clear encampment
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
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Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
The student-led demonstration is part of protests against the Israel-Hamas war being held on college campuses across the United States.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Many Irish people feel a bond with Palestinians, and Mr. Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war has changed Ireland's view of the U.S. leader.
Israeli leaders insist that freeing the remaining hostages seized during Hamas' terror attack is a priority, but after 100 days of war, one hostage's family says they feel forgotten.
CBS News producer Marwan al-Ghoul says when he goes out to cover the war and sees children killed by Israeli airstrikes, he can't help imagining they're his own kids.
Kinnan Abdalhamid, a Haverford College student who was visiting friends in Vermont, spoke to CBS News after a man shot him and 2
Hamas says at least 60 people killed as Israel resumes military operations in Gaza after accusing the Palestinian group of violating a cease-fire that lasted 7 days.
Kinnan Abdalhamid said in an interview with CBS News that right after the shooting, he thought his friends might be dead.
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
The FBI is investigating after Kinnan Abdalhamid, a junior at Haverford College, and his two friends were shot in Burlington, Vermont, over the weekend.
A student from Haverford College was among three men of Palestinian descent who were shot in Burlington, Vermont while visiting over Thanksgiving weekend.
Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.
The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.
Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry says Israeli forces are closing in on second facility in the Palestinian enclave as thousands evacuate Al-Shifa hospital.
Biden calls for Gaza hospitals to be protected as Israeli troops surround the biggest medical facility, and infants' lives are caught in the middle of the war with Hamas.
The Saturday night rally was peaceful, and people on both sides of the issue hope that in the coming days, any future demonstrations will be the same.
The war between Israel and Hamas is now in its third week. Today, the border between Gaza and Egypt reopened for the first time. This comes less than a day after the release of two American hostages who were captured by Hamas.
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.
No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.
President Biden visited Israel in a show of support following the Hamas terror attacks, but a meeting with Arab leaders was canceled following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.
People in the Philadelphia area who have loved ones in the Middle East are worried and heartbroken during this time of war between Israel and Hamas.
Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as it locks down Gaza and more rockets fly from the Palestinian enclave.
President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "pledged his full support" to the Israeli government, the White House said.
Philadelphia fire officials believe the deadly explosion in the city's Nicetown neighborhood last month was a gas explosion.
Pennsauken police say the local bomb squad will detonate a device as part of a demonstration involving the Junior Police Academy.
A fire led to multiple people jumping out of the Jake's Bar building on Matlack Street early Tuesday morning, officials said.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect due to the heat, but also because of the threat of storms Tuesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
Negotiations are set to continue on Tuesday between District Council 33 and the Parker administration, a union spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police are searching for three suspects wanted in connection with the mass shooting in Grays Ferry that killed three men.
Philadelphia fire officials believe the deadly explosion in the city's Nicetown neighborhood last month was a gas explosion.
Pennsauken police say the local bomb squad will detonate a device as part of a demonstration involving the Junior Police Academy.
A fire led to multiple people jumping out of the Jake's Bar building on Matlack Street early Tuesday morning, officials said.
Philadelphia fire officials believe the deadly explosion in the city's Nicetown neighborhood last month was a gas explosion.
A fire led to multiple people jumping out of the Jake's Bar building on Matlack Street early Tuesday morning, officials said.
Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company, is bringing a fleet of testing vehicles to Philadelphia this year.
New data highlights the challenges Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has experienced in the months since Crozer Health closed.
Police said an 11-month-old baby is in extremely critical condition after falling out of a second-story window of a West Philly home.
Pennsauken police say the local bomb squad will detonate a device as part of a demonstration involving the Junior Police Academy.
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
A Camden County teen has been charged with firing a gun near the Wildwood Boardwalk over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Get ready for a bit of an unsettled week ahead in the Philadelphia area.
Sunday will start out nice before quickly warming up to near 90 degrees with increasing humidity.
Get ready for a bit of an unsettled week ahead in the Philadelphia area.
Sunday will start out nice before quickly warming up to near 90 degrees with increasing humidity.
Only Delaware and Utah have shipping laws that prohibit the delivery of wine, but a new bill could change that in the First State.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a recreational water advisory on Thursday for Rehoboth Beach due to high bacterial results.
The St. John AM congregation is rebuilding after a crash damaged their church in Newark, Delaware.
New data highlights the challenges Delaware County, Pennsylvania, has experienced in the months since Crozer Health closed.
Once a vacant lot on Megargee Street in the Holmesburg neighborhood, the space has been transformed into a green sanctuary thanks to the work of the nonprofit Heroic Gardens.
Jack Owens is cycling across the country to raise money for Ride Hard Breathe Easy, which helps people with lung cancer.
Advocates and families gathered at Philadelphia's City Hall to protest possible cuts to Medicaid.
A new medical technology acts like a seatbelt and is aimed at reducing the risk of repeated knee injuries often suffered by athletes of all levels.
Wildwood businesses hope a major festival and warmer weather can turn things around after a few rainy weekends.
Former World Cafe Live employees say the venue is mismanaged and their paychecks were late. The CEO says it all stems from miscommunication.
People are trying to stay cool in today's humidity, and businesses are preparing for what's to come as we track dangerous heat this week.
The FIFA Club World Cup is bringing a little more than soccer to the city. It's bringing a boom in business.
Amazon says it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny.
If you prefer to park in SEPTA-owned parking lots and garages, prepare to pay.
Numerous road closures are scheduled for Philadelphia ahead of the July 4 holiday.
Two teenage boys are in critical condition after their pickup truck slammed into a freight train in Lansdale on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA board members voted to dramatically cut service and raise fares to fill a $213 million hole in the budget.
SEPTA's board approved a "doomsday" budget Thursday that would cut multiple Regional Rail lines and reduce service across the board.
Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe missed Monday night's Summer League game against the Thunder as he reportedly deals with a thumb contusion.
Kyle Lowry will return to his hometown team for his 20th NBA season. The Sixers have signed the North Philadelphia native to a one-year deal on Monday.
The Flyers and 24-year-old restricted free agent Cam York agreed to a five-year, $25.75 million contract extension Monday.
Justin Edwards, a Philadelphia native, emerged in the 2024-25 season as a rookie while the Sixers were dealing with several significant injuries.
Bryson Stott doesn't need anyone to tell him he's struggling, but the Phillies' second baseman came through in a big way Sunday to help them beat the Reds.
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
Roll into summer at this indoor skating rink in Camden, which offers a slate of low-cost sessions and community programs aimed at keeping residents active and cool.
Emmalynn Holland of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, is a contestant in the Duck Tape brand's Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
July 2 is the day John Adams preferred to be Independence Day, calling for "pomp and parade." The Red, White and Blue To-Do honors that wish.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
The city's Fire Marshal's Office was unable to find the origin of the June 29 house collapse due to the damage, a fire department spokesperson said Monday.
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the Texas floods.
West Chester, Pennsylvania officials say a fire broke out in the apartments above Jake's Bar on Matlack Street early Tuesday morning and is now under control.
Multiple suspects are being sought after a mass shooting in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert in the Philadelphia region for Tuesday due to high heat and humidity that will make it feel warmer than 100 degrees, then strong to severe storms with potential damaging winds and flooding risks. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest.