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In the aftermath of Donald Trump's controversial executive action, a look at the major athletes, musicians and public figures who follow the religion of Islam
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In the aftermath of Donald Trump's controversial executive action, a look at the major athletes, musicians and public figures who follow the religion of Islam
Countering racism and bigotry in the wake of the 2016 election
A small Georgia town has become a safe haven for refugees from Muslim-majority countries. Mark Strassmann reports.
Latinos and Muslims were two groups constantly persecuted by Donald Trump while on the campaign trail. In one Southern California community, they're trying to get to know one another by sharing tacos at the end of daily fasting for Ramadan. Mireya Villarreal reports.
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the rise in religious hate crimes in America. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss the issues raised by the committee.
Dozens of organizations have come together to declare March 27 as Muslim Women's Day. MuslimGirl.com founder Amani Al-Khatahtbeh spoke to CBSN about the campaign, why she feels Islam is misrepresented and her response to President Trump's attempted travel bans.
In 85 cities across the country, Saturday was "Meet a Muslim Day." A little more than one percent of the U.S. population is Muslim. and many Americans have never met a person of the Muslim faith. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Son, widow of late boxing champion and humanitarian describe detention by immigration officials earlier this month at Florida airport
After as many as 200 headstones were vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in St. Louis, a Muslim-based group is raising money to help pay for the repairs. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the latest on the donations pouring in.
Hundreds of refugees from the Middle East, who were legally admitted to the U.S. are now fleeing to Canada. The refugees worry their legal status could be revoked and Canada has a more welcoming refugee policy.
After a mosque in Texas burned down over the weekend, an online campaign has received close to $1 million in donations from nearly 20,000 people in over three days. David Begnaud reports on the overwhelming response.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly addressed the media about President Trump's executive order that halted immigration between the US and 7 Muslim-majority countries. Watch his full statement here.
White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus said Sunday on "Face The Nation" that President Trump's ban on refugees is "not a Muslim ban." Priebus also attempted to clarify what the ban means for green card holders. "Face The Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins CBSN with more.
One day after President Trump signed an executive order banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from crossing U.S borders, several migrants have already been prevented from boarding flights for the country. Albert Cahn, director of strategic litigation for the Council of American Islamic Relations, spoke to CBSN about what his group plans to do and why he participates in the work that he does.
The Sourthern Poverty Law Center has documented an increase in hate crimes following the 2016 election. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the disturbing trend.
More than three million Muslims live in the U.S., and in recent days, there has been a disturbing rise in hate crimes against them. Filmmaker Joshua Seftel, who as a child was taunted by other kids because he was Jewish, created a new documentary series, "The Secret Life of Muslims," to explore the stories of Muslims in America.
Letter sent to mosque in San Jose says President-elect Donald Trump will “do to you Muslims what Hitler did to the Jews"
King Abdullah II of Jordan tells Scott Pelley what he considers to be a "disturbing" misunderstanding of Islam.
Florida police are looking for the arson suspect who torched the mosque formerly attended by Orlando gunman Omar Mateen. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
Out of 36,000 NYPD officers, there are about 1,000 Muslim officers. Jamiel Altaheri is one of them. But it's not on the streets where he faces his biggest challenge. Michelle Miller reports.
Ibtihaj Muhammad made Olympic history this weekend. The 30-year-old athlete became the first U.S. athlete to compete at the Olympic Games wearing a hijab, a veil commonly worn by Muslim women. She also won her first Olympic medal. Elaine Quijano has more.
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is making history with Team USA as the first American to compete in the Summer Olympics while wearing a hijab. After failing to make the 2012 Olympic team, she's back with a clear objective that goes beyond her desire to win gold. Elaine Quijano reports.
Muslims in the United States have seen an increase in violence against them over the past week. The United Arab Emirates has even warned its citizens traveling in the U.S. to avoid wearing traditional clothing. Anna Werner has more.
In a Washington, D.C. church, Muslims and Christians have found a common bond. The church hosts Muslim prayers, attracting hundreds of worshipers each week. Anna Werner has more.
Graphic pictures on Facebook show two badly beaten and bruised Brooklyn teenagers. The boys say they were attacked outside their Mosque during a midnight prayer service. In several U.S. cities, investigations are underway into possible hate crimes against Muslims. Demarco Morgan has more.
Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.
The single-engine tanker was located in steep, forested terrain Friday morning after it went missing Thursday.
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
"People are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said," Vance said Friday.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.
The single-engine tanker was located in steep, forested terrain Friday morning after it went missing Thursday.
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.
Half of all U.S. states have at least one city where a relatively modest residence costs $1 million, according to a new analysis.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
"Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley is decrying the NBA's new broadcast pact, saying Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT "never had a chance."
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.
Former FBI special agent Peter Strzok reached a $1.2 million settlement with DOJ over claims that it violated his privacy in releasing text messages with another former employee regarding Donald Trump.
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
"People are focusing so much on the sarcasm and not on the substance of what I actually said," Vance said Friday.
Some Republican lawmakers have called Harris a "DEI hire," a reference to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
There may be new hope against dementia after recent research that found the latest shingles vaccine appears to delay the onset of the memory-impairing condition.
The Olympic village beds are "rock solid," according to some athletes on social media. Oh, and there's no AC. A sleep expert explains how these conditions could impact performance.
Prompted by a near-drowning experience as a child, Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones is now a swim lesson advocate. Here are his top tips to stay safe.
COVID is spiking across the country, but why? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why July is seeing increased cases.
Celine Dion, nearly two years after revealing her stiff-person syndrome diagnosis, belted Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" as the finale of the four-hour opening ceremony.
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
Viewers can see each country's 2024 Olympic outfits during the Paris Games opening ceremony.
Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from competing as countries in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Instead, their athletes will compete as neutral individuals, referred to as "AIN."
The ambitious opening ceremony of the Summer Games kicked off with a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke in the colors of the French national flag with the 2024 Parade of Nations from the Austerlitz Bridge.
In a statement provided to CBS New York, Justin Timberlake's attorney claimed police made "a number of very significant errors in this case" and "we are confident that this charge will be dismissed."
Physical performances by actors are being treated as "data," said SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer Ray Rodriguez said at a news conference.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Displaying not a shred of anxiety, Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has rung up $1.4 billion at the box office since its June release.
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia delivered what is believed to be the first speech ever from the House floor using artificial intelligence voice technology. Wexton was diagnosed last year with a rare neurological disorder that robbed her of her ability to speak clearly.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Social media giant Meta is issuing a warning over the increasing number of sextortion scams where fake profiles are used to get people to send nude photographs and then threaten to release them unless victims pay up. On Wednesday, Meta said it has removed 6,300 Instagram accounts of scammers in Nigeria who frequently target adult men in the U.S.
A tech selloff caused the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to have their worst days since 2022. Here's why tech stocks are fading.
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.
Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. Manuel Bojorquez has details.
The FBI arrested the leader of Mexico's notorious Sinaloa cartel and a son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman near El Paso on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is in Irving, Texas, with more details.
An autopsy report released Friday confirms Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman who was fatally shot inside her home earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy, died from a gunshot wound to the head. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Chicago.
One of El Chapo's sons duped Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into boarding a plane on Thursday, telling him they were going to look at property in Mexico, a person familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News.
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
This weekend marks 55 years since the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins CBS News to look back on the small step for man and giant leap for mankind.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
During a 2019 classical music concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, a 9-year-old boy shouted "wow" at the conclusion of Mozart's Masonic Funeral Music. Five years later, his response still resonates. Steve Hartman has more.
Hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, France's train network was hit by several coordinated arson attacks, causing widespread disruption. Officials said fires were set at critical spots in an attempt to cut off routes into Paris. Jamie Yuccas reports.
In an interview with CBS News' Major Garrett, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that President Biden "tarred" his "reputation and that career over the past year by refusing to let go of power." He also addressed his meeting with former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention.
CBS News has learned that the sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. He was also discharged from the Army in 2016 for misconduct after receiving a DUI. Roxana Saberi reports.
Two leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel, including one of the sons of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo," Joaquín Guzmán López, were apprehended Thursday in Texas. Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a cofounder of Sinaloa, was lured to Texas by López, according to sources. Manuel Bojorquez has details.