Here are the stories shaping the day:
- Israel carried out airstrikes targeting Iranās senior military leadership and nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
- A federal appeals court has restored President Donald Trumpās control of the California National Guard. This came just hours after a judge ordered the administration to return control of the guardsmen to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has mobilized 7,000 National Guard soldiers and state troopers to keep the peace prior to planned protests against the Trump administration this weekend.
- At least 241 people died in an Air India plane crash on Thursday near Ahmedabad, a city in western India.Ā
- šµ Health: Why bitters may be the key to better digestion and blood sugar.
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