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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 twin-engine Cessna crashed into a row of condo units, several of which caught fire, officials said.
The teen's mother used an app to track her son's car and was aware that he frequently drove over 100 mph, according to police records.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio announced this week that for the first time in the zoo's history, two elephants are pregnant at the same time.
Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as Princess Märtha Louise wed Durek Verrett.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Thirty-seven passengers have been transported to local hospitals, authorities said.
If the winner opts for a cash prize, they will take home $336.1 million.
Trump, special counsel offer opposing plans on way forward in 2020 election-related case, according to court documents filed late Friday.
Democrats on the House Overside Committee sent a letter Friday to the Army requesting a report into an altercation involving an Arlington National Cemetery employee and Trump staff.
The twin-engine Cessna crashed into a row of condo units, several of which caught fire, officials said.
The teen's mother used an app to track her son's car and was aware that he frequently drove over 100 mph, according to police records.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio announced this week that for the first time in the zoo's history, two elephants are pregnant at the same time.
Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as Princess Märtha Louise wed Durek Verrett.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Rhett Beutler, co-owner of Beutler and Son Rodeo Co., said horses were "just falling over, dying" after eating the feed.
Gas prices are projected to average $3.27 a gallon on Monday, which would make driving on the holiday the cheapest since 2021.
States with subpar minimum wages and flimsy job protections score poorly in Oxfam ranking.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images.
The Democratic Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a "place where we come together to honor American heroes" and is "not a place for politics."
Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations.
Trump, special counsel offer opposing plans on way forward in 2020 election-related case, according to court documents filed late Friday.
Democrats on the House Overside Committee sent a letter Friday to the Army requesting a report into an altercation involving an Arlington National Cemetery employee and Trump staff.
The U.S. military's Central Command alleged the militants were armed with "numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive 'suicide' belts" during the attack.
A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis.
There is a growing movement of social media influencers promoting raw or unpasteurized milk. It’s coincided with a recent spike in sales nationwide. However, health officials warn that drinking raw milk could have dangerous consequences.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus, state health officials said Friday, bringing the number of reported deaths in the U.S. to five this mosquito season.
Trump angered abortion opponents after he appeared open to voting for an amendment that would roll back Florida's six-week ban.
Countries around the world, including Russia, China and Egypt, have restricted social media network X for periods.
Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as Princess Märtha Louise wed Durek Verrett.
Israel is expected to pause some of its operations in Gaza on Sunday to allow health workers to roll out their campaign to administer polio vaccines to some 650,000 Palestinian children.
The storm, packing winds of up to 40 miles per hour, crawled past the southwestern island of Shikoku and traveled over the southern part of the main Honshu island
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
Social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities were among the guests as Princess Märtha Louise wed Durek Verrett.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Time to Love, Time to Kill" from her new album "Obsessed."
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Total Control" from her new album "Obsessed."
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
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.
If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service.
New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A Houston program funded in large part by oil and plastic producers claims to recycle any type of plastic. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on his investigation into the program's claims.
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
Footprints dating back 120 million years show where dinosaurs were able to cross between land that's now part of two different continents.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed reported that Ricky Pearsall was shot during an attempted robbery in the Union Square area.
CBS News Detroit has obtained shocking video of a teenager driving nearly 140 miles per hour just days before a high-speed crash that killed his friend last November. The victim's family wants the driver's mother to be charged because she had been tracking his reckless driving on a mobile app. Lilia Luciano has more.
Danelo Cavalcante pleaded guilty to escape charges on Friday in Chester County, about a year after a manhunt that drew nationwide attention.
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records.
The woman didn't ask for the trial to be held behind closed doors because "that's what her attackers would have wanted," her lawyer said.
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
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 look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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."
Donald Trump works to clarify stance on abortion amid conflicting statements; How a chef’s grandmother inspired his culinary career
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Time to Love, Time to Kill" from her new album "Obsessed."
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "Total Control" from her new album "Obsessed."
Country star Morgan Wade grew up writing songs in Virginia, but mostly kept her talents to herself until college, when she decided to form a band. In 2019, her singing caught the attention of a famous guitarist and he offered to produce her first album. Now, making a return visit to Saturday Sessions, here is Morgan Wade with "2AM in London" from her new album "Obsessed."
The record-breaking summer travel season is getting one last jolt this Labor Day weekend. According to AAA, domestic travel is expected to be up 9% from last year, with travel costs slightly lower than they were in 2023.