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An apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran saw troops fire air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan.

Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones 

On Wednesday, the Biden administration finalized strict limits on certain so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

New standards for 'forever chemicals'

Rescuers were searching for survivors Tuesday after a container ship rammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse.

Rescuers on scene at Baltimore bridge collapse

Disgraced former congressman George Santos announced Thursday he plans to challenge Rep. Nick LaLota for New York's 1st Congressional District seat, Newsday Columnist Joye Brown reports.

George Santos jumps back into politics

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Among the guests expected to attend tonight's speech are the mother and brother of Plainview native Omer Neutra, who serves in the Israeli army and is believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas during the early hours of the Israel-Hamas war.

LI family of suspected hostage to attend State of the Union

Spc. Kennedy Sanders' mother speaks about her daughter, who was killed along with two other U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from Georgia, Sgt. William Jerome Rivers and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, in a drone strike Sunday.

Families mourn loss of 3 U.S. soldiers from Georgia in Jordan drone strike

"Our hearts may be broken but our resolve is clear," said Biden, who compared the brutality of the Hamas militants to that of the Islamic State terrorist group. He added: "Let there be no doubt. The United States has Israel's bac

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Israel-Hamas war

A submersible carrying five people to the Titanic imploded, the Coast Guard said on Thursday. The pilot and four passengers were all killed. 

Passengers on submersible to Titanic died from implosion 

Newsday's Laura Figueroa Hernandez and Joye Brown discuss President Joe Biden's decision to run for reelection in 2024.

Biden's running: What you need to know

Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa talks about the political fallout of Donald Trump's indictment.

 Political fallout for Trump after indictment 

Former President Donald Trump was indicted by grand jury in Manhattan, marking the first time in history a ex-president was charged with crime, NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd got reaction from Long Islanders.

Long Islanders react to Donald Trump being indicted by grand jury

Newsday's Joye Brown breaks down the indictment of former president Donald Trump and what it means for him and his political future.

What's next for Donald Trump?

President Biden delivers his State of the Union address, touching on the topics of unemployment, taxing the wealthy, and China.

'To my Republican friends, if we could work together last Congress, there is no reason we can't work together'

U.S. military shoots down Chinese balloon

WARNING: Video contains graphic language and violence some viewers may find distrurbing. Video shows five Memphis officers beating Tyre Nichols following a traffic stop.

Video of Tyre Nichols traffic stop in Memphis released

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Video shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi fighting for control of a hammer with his assailant during an attack in the couple's San Francisco home last yea

Video shows attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband

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