The defense for Richard Allen, the man accused of killing two teenagers in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017, rested its case Wednesday after several days of calling witnesses, including a cell phone forensic expert and a psychiatrist, according to CNN affiliate WTHR.

A jury began deliberations Thursday in the trial of Richard Allen, who is accused of killing two teenage girls and leaving their bodies near a hiking path in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017. Allen is facing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region.

Protests erupted in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in response to news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.

The memo comes as the Trump campaign begins planning its transition and staffing for the Pentagon and other federal agencies, and begins to weigh who could fill top positions such as secretary of defense.

Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger returns to court Thursday, where his defense hopes to have the death penalty taken off the table before trial.

Attorneys for Kohberger, who is accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, argue that the prosecutors' insistence on the death penalty violates both the Constitution and his rights.

Bryan Kohberger was in court Thursday morning for a hearing over whether or not the death penalty will remain an option in this case moving forward.