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By BASSEM MROUE BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria on Tuesday, wounding members of the militant group Hezbollah, the Iranian ambassador and dozens of other people. Officials pointed the finger at Israel in what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack at a time of rising tensions across the Lebanon border. A Hezbollah official who spoke on condition of anonymity told The Associated Press that “several hundred” people, including members of the group, were wounded in different parts of Lebanon when their handheld pagers exploded.

WHICH IS THE BEST BUTCHER KNIFE Some kitchen tools can tackle a wide variety of culinary tasks. Others, like a butcher knife, only do one thing extremely well. The butcher knife is one of the most recognizable knives in the kitchen, typically featuring a long, curved blade that’s sharp enough to slice through meat effortlessly. If you want a professional-grade butcher knife, look no further than the F.

Which towel sets are best? While you can buy individual towels, it’s more cost-effective to invest in towel sets. It’s also an easy way to make sure you have coordinating accessories in your bathroom — particularly those that complement the overarching color scheme. Towel sets come with up to eight pieces, including washcloths, hand towels, bath towels or bath sheets.

What’s the best kitchen towel? Kitchen towels are often more functional than fashionable, keeping kitchens clean and organized. They absorb spills, and lint-free ones dry dishes and silverware. Some kitchen towels are used decoratively to accentuate the kitchen’s decor while adorning a dishwasher or oven handle. However they look, they’re indispensable in most kitchens. Kitchen towels come in a variety of thicknesses, sizes and colors.

WILTON MANORS — A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed at a multi-family residence on Monday afternoon. The shooting happened about 2:30 p.m. at the building in the 400 block of Northwest 25th Street, according to a Broward Sheriff’s Office news release. Officers from the Wilton Manors Police Department, Fort Lauderdale Police Department and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue found the teenager, identified as Christopher Granados, at the residence, and he was taken to a hospital where he was prounounced dead. The shooting was contained to the residence, with no threat to the community. Homicide and crime scene detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office are investigating. This is a developing story, so check back for updates.

The night sky on Tuesday will treat us to a partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon. It’s an astronomical wonder that almost anyone in the Western Hemisphere can experience, and it’s the latest reminder that our home planet is part of a bigger cosmic system. When is the lunar eclipse, and where can I see it? This lunar eclipse will happen between 8:41 p.m.