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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.
The delivery of the article will trigger the beginning of former President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate.
"His diligent testing enabled him to immediately respond by quarantining, thus mitigating the spread of the virus," his rep said.
Facebook has defended its decision to suspend Trump indefinitely as "necessary and right."
Authorities in suburban Atlanta say he fabricated more than 40 returns for non-existent items over a two-week span.
At one point during the filming of the 'Borat' sequel, Baron Cohen had to spend five days in a COVID lockdown with two conspiracy theorists.
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
A phone call from a witness a few days before a murder trial reveals a decades-old secret.
The president will sign two executive orders Friday aimed at lessening the economic fallout from the pandemic.
The move is a thank you to frontline workers who put their lives at risk during the coronavirus pandemic.
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Harrison lost his bid to unseat Lindsey Graham but raised a massive $132 million in the effort.
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is reviewing the proposal.
"I always feel like I'm on the edge of the cliff looking down," one renter said of the struggle to stay in her home.
Scientists say the data's not in yet, but there are worrying signs the strain sweeping across South Africa could be resistant to the current vaccines.
Close allies of the fierce Putin critic are rounded up, activists and journalists warned to stay home, and social media companies ordered not to publicize the protests.
Officials firmly deny a report that, privately, they know the Summer Games are doomed, but they look increasingly cornered by COVID-19, and public opinion.
The chasm between the two superpowers deepened considerably over the last 4 years, but one veteran Chinese analyst sees clear opportunities "to reengage."
Five people were killed in the blaze, but the head of the Serum Institute of India said the incident would not impact production of the coronavirus vaccine.
The delivery of the article will trigger the beginning of former President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate.
"His diligent testing enabled him to immediately respond by quarantining, thus mitigating the spread of the virus," his rep said.
Facebook has defended its decision to suspend Trump indefinitely as "necessary and right."
Authorities in suburban Atlanta say he fabricated more than 40 returns for non-existent items over a two-week span.
At one point during the filming of the 'Borat' sequel, Baron Cohen had to spend five days in a COVID lockdown with two conspiracy theorists.
The delivery of the article will trigger the beginning of former President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate.
Facebook has defended its decision to suspend Trump indefinitely as "necessary and right."
The vice president's residence at the Naval Observatory, where Harris will live, is undergoing repairs.
The president will sign two executive orders Friday aimed at lessening the economic fallout from the pandemic.
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
"His diligent testing enabled him to immediately respond by quarantining, thus mitigating the spread of the virus," his rep said.
British actor, writer and producer Sacha Baron Cohen is in two of the most critically-acclaimed films of the past year: "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" and "The Trial of the Chicago 7." In an exclusive interview with Anthony Mason, he talks about taking risks for satire and how his body of work is more relevant now than ever.
The move is a thank you to frontline workers who put their lives at risk during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
Facebook has defended its decision to suspend Trump indefinitely as "necessary and right."
Court rules ecommerce giant is under no obligation to host some Parler users' "incendiary speech."
Ryan asked her Twitter followers for help Thursday afternoon, sharing a link to a PayPal account. By Thursday evening, it was gone.
The changes may seem minor, but advocates say they're meaningful.
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
"We are not sitting on our hands waiting for action to be taken," one activist said. "We're not afraid to put public pressure on the administration."
As the death toll mounts, more states are turning to the National Guard to speed up vaccinations around the country.
Health officials are trying to stay ahead of the virus by vaccinating as many people as possible — but it hasn't been easy.
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Scientists say the data's not in yet, but there are worrying signs the strain sweeping across South Africa could be resistant to the current vaccines.
The move is a thank you to frontline workers who put their lives at risk during the coronavirus pandemic.
The new president signed 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat the virus.
Promised doses of the coronavirus vaccine are not being delivered.
Dr. Hasan Gokal insists he was only trying to ensure the damaged vaccine was not wasted, his attorney said.
COVID-19 has killed more than 100,000 people in U.S. nursing homes. It didn't have to be this way, says Rev. Dr. Derrick DeWitt.
"I always feel like I'm on the edge of the cliff looking down," one renter said of the struggle to stay in her home.
It's the biggest stock rise from election to inauguration for any president since Hoover. It also creates another risk for President Biden.
Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they definitely or probably won't get a coronavirus vaccine, according to Pew Research.
Youngest inaugural poet says she is "on the floor" that her books are attracting so much interest.
Authorities in suburban Atlanta say he fabricated more than 40 returns for non-existent items over a two-week span.
A phone call from a witness a few days before a murder trial reveals a decades-old secret.
Riley Williams' attorney said some of the accusations against her client are "overstated," and said the ex-boyfriend who reported Williams to the FBI has been abusive.
Ohio's largest city also plans to introduce a law that would ensure officers use the cameras correctly in wake of a fatal police shooting in December.
The counterfeit rings were replicated as teams from the NFL, NBA and WWE.
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
The "cotton candy" planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.
Engineers are debating whether to carry out another test firing before pressing ahead toward launch
Virgin Orbit asserts its method offers maximum flexibility since the launching Boeing 747s could take off from airports anywhere.
It was not immediately clear what went wrong or what will be needed to fix it.
For 30 years, investigators only had one suspect -- until a witness revealed the real killer.
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the next "Fast and Furious" film, here's when to expect all the biggest flicks.
Thanks to the pandemic and worries over violence, the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris looks very different.
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff.
Have you heard of the Belgian Laekenois? The Cesky terrier? Sloughi? You have now.
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
California student Cielo Echegoyen got national attention for her reaction when she found out she got into Harvard University. Lilia Luciano spoke with the teen, and shares the incredible story of hard work and perseverance behind her success.
Facing a divided nation reeling from insurrection and impeachment, how do President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris move forward in a country still fighting a raging pandemic? Hosted by Norah O'Donnell and featuring reports by Gayle King, Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant, "One Nation: Indivisible" reveals the personal side of the history-making ticket and looks ahead to a country facing several inflection points.
President Joe Biden says his administration will work to rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as a starting point with follow-up negotiations, as tensions between the two countries have worsened. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the challenges facing the new administration on "CBSN AM."
As President Biden signed executive orders to ramp up federal efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization is updating its guidance on how to interpret COVID-19 test results. Dr. Bob Lahita spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to break down the latest guidance, and what the CDC says to do if you can't get your second shot of the vaccine on time.