With a recent string of victories by forces loyal to President Assad, it's becoming considerably harder for Israel to steer clear of Syria's civil war.
It was supposed to be the car of the future, a battery-powered vehicle that would wean the West off its dependence on Middle Eastern oil and save the environment.. What went wrong?
Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died Monday morning of viral pneumonia, was known for an array of far-reaching legislation, along with a deep love of Israel and Judaism.