A coalition of more than 80 countries, led by the United States, was formed to fight IS.
While the supreme leader has the final say on all matters of state, presidents can bend the country's policies toward confrontation or negotiation with the West.
On Thursday, thousands of people attended the Nova Healing Concert in Tel Aviv, the first Tribe of Nova mass gathering since the Oct. 7 attack.
Silicosis, commonly referred to as black lung, is an occupational pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust present in minerals like sandstone.
The former president focused instead on his usual cornucopia of hot-button issues such as immigration, taxes and abortion.
North Carolina lawmakers failed to pass a budget or funding for private school vouchers during their work session, but greenlighted measures funding child care and changing campaign law.
Citing growing costs, Virginia lawmakers this year voted to cut education subsidies for veterans and their families as part of a larger budget package. But after fierce resistance from veteran activists, many lawmakers reversed course.
President Biden directly addressed questions about his age and fitness for office after his first debate against former President Donald Trump which left some questioning whether he should remain the Democratic nominee.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a suit brought by the sponsors of state legislation that would put an age limit on candidates for federal office. The U.S. Supreme Court’s Thornton decision bars states from placing qualifications on such candidates; the sponsors acknowledge that Utah courts cannot overturn Thornton, and sought affirmation in order to challenge the Supreme Court’s precedent.
Federal prosecutors say the longtime New Jersey senator took bribes in exchange for legislative favors. But as Menendez left the courthouse Friday, he told reporters "the government has not proven its case."
The pier has been instrumental in getting more than 15 million pounds of food into Gaza but has faced multiple setbacks.
