Muslim celebrities
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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Beyond Tolerance
Countering racism and bigotry in the wake of the 2016 election
"Ellis Island South"
A small Georgia town has become a safe haven for refugees from Muslim-majority countries. Mark Strassmann reports.
Breaking fast with tacos
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.
Religious hate crimes up
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.
Muslim Women's Day
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.
"Meet a Muslim Day"
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.
Muhammad Ali Jr. says he was target of religious profiling
Son, widow of late boxing champion and humanitarian describe detention by immigration officials earlier this month at Florida airport
Jewish cemetery repair
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.
Refugees in U.S. flee to Canada
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.
Rebuilding torched mosque
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.
Travel ban update
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.
Defending Trump's ban
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.
Helping U.S. Muslims
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.
Rise in hate crimes
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.
"Secret Life of Muslims"
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 to mosque threatens "cleanse" starting with Muslims
Letter sent to mosque in San Jose says President-elect Donald Trump will “do to you Muslims what Hitler did to the Jews"
How Islam is misunderstood
King Abdullah II of Jordan tells Scott Pelley what he considers to be a "disturbing" misunderstanding of Islam.
Mosque set on fire
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.
Meet NYPD's Muslim captain
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 wins bronze
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.
U.S. Olympian wears hijab
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.
Anti-Muslim Attacks Rising In U.S.
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.
Muslims And Christians Find Unity
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.
Hate Crimes Against Muslims Probed
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.
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20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water in South Carolina.
West Virginia community facing economic decline struggles after devastating flood
Four months after McDowell County, West Virginia, was hit with catastrophic flooding, one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in the U.S. is still working to recover.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
FBI boosts resources to focus on counterterrorism after Iran strikes
A memo was distributed to FBI field office directors in the past 48 hours instructing them to focus resources on terror threats, including domestically, two sources told CBS News.
Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
Senate eyes vote on Trump tax bill by end of week
The Senate version of President Trump's "one big, beautiful bill" is still coming together and would have to be sent back to the House.
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20 people injured by lightning strike at South Carolina lake
First responders assessed eight adults and 12 minors for electrocution after reports of a lightning strike hitting the water in South Carolina.
West Virginia community facing economic decline struggles after devastating flood
Four months after McDowell County, West Virginia, was hit with catastrophic flooding, one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in the U.S. is still working to recover.
"Multiple system failures" led to door plug flying off Alaska flight, NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board investigators on Tuesday made new safety recommendations following the Jan. 5, 2024, incident in which a door panel blew out on an Alaska flight.
DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
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Starbucks is changing how it charges for matcha and syrups
Starbucks is moving to standardize prices for matcha and syrups, as well as testing a new feature that helps customers figure out how much drinks will cost.
Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
What to know about Jeff Bezos' and Lauren Sanchez's 3-day wedding
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's glitzy three-day wedding celebration kicks off this Thursday in Venice. Not everyone is pleased.
Many Americans say they need to earn six figures to feel financially set
For millions of people around the U.S., financial stability amounts to a "rare luxury," Bankrate survey finds.
Fed Chair Powell holds firm on interest rates, resisting pressure to cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is testifying before Congress this week, said tariffs are "likely to push up prices."
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After 36 years in L.A., grandmother self-deports to Mexico, leaves family behind
"She didn't like the uncertainty of somebody coming into her house, or her job, or being pulled over," Julie Ear said of her mother.
Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says the U.S. Iran strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
DOJ whistleblower details senior officials' efforts to stonewall judges
Former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni says he was fired after pushing back on orders from top officials, including Emil Bove, to defy court rulings.
Poll: U.S. airstrikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but disapproval overall
Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
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3 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned
It's been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing individual states to ban abortion. Despite that, the number of abortions has increased. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, joined CBS News to discuss the state of abortion in the U.S.
Climate change, heat and pregnant women
Health officials say heat can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. David Schechter reports on how climate change is raising those risks.
Democrats spar with RFK Jr. over health agenda: "People are going to die"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce over the department's 2026 budget.
Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy sales on Hims & Hers over "deceptive marketing"
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
Health insurers vow to speed approval of medical care
Some of the nation's health insurers say they're taking steps to speed the process by which doctors approve medical care.
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Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says the U.S. Iran strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
Poll: U.S. airstrikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but disapproval overall
Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat but also voice concern about a wider war.
One U.S. intel report assessed Iran would need 3 to 8 months to make nuclear weapon
Ahead of U.S. strikes on Iran, one U.S. intel assessment concluded Iran could build a nuclear weapon in months but didn't assess it decided to do so, intel sources said.
U.N. agency calls U.S.-backed Gaza aid effort "a death trap"
Gazans caught up in violence seeking food, and the U.N. agency tasked with helping them, say a U.S. and Israeli-backed aid effort is "costing more lives than it saves."
Bears escape enclosure, eat a week's worth of honey, then fall asleep
Mish and Lucy got out of their enclosure and made a beeline for their food store where they scoffed snacks, including a seven-day supply of honey.
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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Ayra Starr on summer anthem "Gimme Dat"
Grammy-nominated Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her chart-topping collaboration with Wizkid and her acting debut in the film adaptation of "Children of Blood and Bone."
Brandy and Monica reunite for tour
R&B icons Brandy and Monica join "CBS Mornings" to announce their first-ever co-headlining tour, building on the legacy of their hit "The Boy Is Mine," which topped charts for 13 weeks more than 25 years ago.
Victoria Monét debuts new children's book
Three-time Grammy winner Victoria Monét joins CBS Mornings to discuss her new children's picture book, "Everywhere You Are," which helps children cope with separation anxiety.
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Anthropic wins AI copyright case, but must face trial on pirated books
Anthropic didn't violate U.S. copyright law when the AI company used millions of legally purchased books to train its chatbot, judge rules.
AI's human imitation brings dangers
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Amazon CEO: AI will mean fewer corporate jobs
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
Robotic heart transplant makes history
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
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Killer whales caught on video grooming each other with seaweed
A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of orcas.
Trump administration's cuts to National Science Foundation blocked
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
French scientists discover new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Plastic bag bans and fees work to curb litter, study says
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
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Prosecution, defense rest in Sean Combs trial
Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
Defense rests in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial
The prosecution and defense rested their case Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Officials probe livestreamed murder of TikTok star who denounced gang
Jesus Sarmiento, who had nearly 80,000 followers on TikTok, was murdered by armed men who broke into the residence where he was staying.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial winds down
The prosecution in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial heard testimonies from its final witness on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
4 arrested in killing of scientist whose body was found dismembered
The mayor offered a reward of $12,000 for information leading to the capture of Alessandro Coatti's killers. Police said the reward led to a breakthrough in the investigation.
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America's most experienced astronaut leading commercial flight to ISS
The two-week mission, chartered by Houston-based Axiom Space, is the fourth privately financed flight to the International Space Station.
World's largest telescope unveils first images of galaxies in stunning detail
The debut images from a powerful telescope at Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory show distant galaxies and star-forming regions in spectacular detail.
Why did SpaceX's Starship explode?
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Video shows SpaceX Starship explosion at Texas launch site
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
SpaceX Starship upper stage explodes during countdown to engine test firing
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Prosecution, defense rest in Sean Combs trial
Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Jurors have heard from 34 government witnesses over the course of more than six weeks. Chris Melcher, celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, joins CBS News to recap the trial ahead of jury deliberations.
Is the dialysis industry cutting corners?
Millions of Americans are on kidney dialysis. But is the industry cutting corners when it comes to care? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates.
What war powers does the president have?
In the wake of President Trump's strikes on Iran, House and Senate lawmakers have introduced war powers resolutions aiming to prevent the president from starting a war with Iran without congressional authorization. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Activist reflects on reversal of Roe v. Wade
Tuesday marks three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated Americans' federal right to an abortion. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Amanda Zurawski, a Texas woman who sued the state after being denied an abortion and suffering life-threatening pregnancy complications as a result, about her advocacy.
Garcia elected top Democrat on Oversight panel
Rep. Robert Garcia of California has been elected as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, becoming one of his party's most visible foils to the Trump administration. Political strategists Joel Payne and Matt Gorman, along with CBS News political director Fin Gómez, join "The Takeout" with analysis.