GENERAL
Middle East Cease-Fire Falters Amid New Fighting, Market Rallies
A fragile cease-fire in the Middle East is under immediate threat as Israel launches new strikes in Lebanon, drawing condemnation from Iran. Despite the renewed fighting, financial markets rallied on the initial hope of peace, with oil prices dropping significantly. Meanwhile, other news includes a confession in the Gilgo Beach murders, a mid-air scare on a flight to Boston, and a heartwarming celebration of a child beating cancer.