Six battleground states that Biden won and Trump contested all gave their votes to Biden and Harris; Pence will preside over Jan 6. joint session of Congress to tally votes

Justices reject US president's attempt to overturn his loss in key state, say 'no penalties were committed and the final score was the result of a free and fair election'

Elliott Abrams says Fakhrizadeh assassination will slow down Tehran's nuclear program, claims Netanyahu was ahead of curve in recognizing 'defective' nuclear deal

Despite all his legal challenges being dismissed, Trump refuses to back down, casting Biden as 'illegitimate president'; Biden to address the nation Monday evening

Netanyahu says Israel committed to successful transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2050

Decision effectively ends Trump's attempt to reverse election result through court system; electoral college meets Monday to formally elect Biden

US preident-elect leans into previous administration's personnel and experience amid health, economic crises; progressive wing of party calls for more diversity

Other candidates for top legal post are outgoing Alabama Senator Doug Jones, judge Merrick Garland and former deputy attorney general Sally Yates

Analysts say issue likely to find its way onto international stage, even though president-elect would prefer to sideline it in order to focus on Iran nuclear deal reentry

Trump also to take part in call, Israeli officials tell local media; Israeli airlines all plan to operate routes; diplomat says Biden unlikely to reverse West Sahara decision