Donald Trump denies plans to visit Muslim-majority nation of Jordan
A U.S. official had told the AP that the U.S. government was making preparations for Trump to also visit Jordan at the campaign's request
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Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stood firm Tuesday on his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S.
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stood firm Tuesday on his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S. Lawmakers and presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle denounced Trump's plan as un-American and illegal. Major Garrett reports.
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Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump stood firm Tuesday on his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S.; at a concert that was postponed after the Paris attacks last month, U2 had a special guest and a special message for the terrorists responsible for the shootings
The executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations' chapter in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas reacts to GOP candidate's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S.
The executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations' chapter in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas reacts to GOP candidate's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S.
While Republican candidate Donald Trump is defending his plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States, critics are asking--is it legal?
While Republican candidate Donald Trump is defending his plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States, critics are asking--is it legal? Stephen Yale-Loehr is an adjuct professor of law at Cornell University, and joins CBSN to discuss whether Trump's controversial proposal would violate the Constitution.
Muslims all over the world are reacting to Donald Trump's latest call to ban Muslim immigrants from entering the United States
Muslims all over the world are reacting to Donald Trump's latest call to ban Muslim immigrants from entering the United States. CBS New foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins CBSN with more details from Istanbul, Turkey.
Donald Trump is getting blasted by critics, including political rivals, for his latest controversial call to ban Muslims from entering the United States
Donald Trump is getting blasted by critics, including political rivals, for his latest controversial call to ban Muslims from entering the United States. CBS New senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN with more on whether this could affect Trump's race to the White House.
Would Donald Trump's ban on Muslims be legal?
Several legal experts think the Republican presidential candidate's proposal wouldn't survive the U.S. courts
Donald Trump defended his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S. at a campaign rally in South Carolina Monday night
Donald Trump defended his proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S. at a campaign rally in South Carolina Monday night. CBS News campaign reporter Sopan Deb was there and spoke with CBSN.
Muslims in U.S. report spike in Islamaphobic discrimination
One Muslim-American woman described being spit at while in the car with her 9-month-old daughter
Muslims around U.S. fear hate crimes
In the wake of the attacks in San Bernardino and Paris, Muslims across the country say they are seeing an increasingly incendiary rhetoric against themselves
Trump calls for "shutdown" of Muslims coming to U.S.
A day after President Obama urged the nation not to discriminate against American Muslims, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a shutdown of Muslims entering the United States
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A day after President Obama urged the nation not to discriminate against American Muslims, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a shutdown of Muslims entering the United States; President Obama paid homage to a few of the country's treasured talents Sunday night, including George Lucas and Carole King
"You ain't no Muslim, bruv!" resonates across Britain
Phrase shouted at terror suspect in middle of attack adopted by Muslims tired of being blamed for extremists' actions, as well as PM Cameron
Obama urges Muslims to do more to confront problem of extremism
Facing a persistent threat abroad -- and divisive language at home -- the president appealed to the Muslim community for help
President Obama delivered an address from the Oval Office on national security and the deadly massacre in San Bernardino, California
President Obama delivered an address from the Oval Office on national security and the deadly massacre in San Bernardino, California.
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, believes there must be an international coalition led by Arab nations in the fight against ISIS.
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, believes there must be an international coalition led by Arab nations in the fight against ISIS. The Democratic presidential candidate says he agrees with Abdullah II of Jordan that Muslim nations must fight to retain the soul of Islam.
Governor Chris Christie, R-New Jersey, says politicians should use the term “radical Islamic jihadist” to help distinguish terrorists from the rest of the Muslim community
Governor Chris Christie, R-New Jersey, says politicians should use the term “radical Islamic jihadist” to help distinguish terrorists from the rest of the Muslim community. The GOP presidential candidate cautions politicians to pay special attention to their words when differentiating violent extremists from “American Muslims who play by the rules.”
GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says ISIS is utilizing the internet to brainwash young Americans. The businessman shares his disappointment with journalists who used the word “mastermind” to describe organizers of the recent attacks on Paris.
GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says ISIS is utilizing the internet to brainwash young Americans. The businessman shares his disappointment with journalists who used the word “mastermind” to describe organizers of the recent attacks on Paris. “These people are not masterminds,” Trump says. “They’re not even smart people.”
Inside look at ISIS' brutal persecution of gays
Extremist group has murdered dozens of men accused of homosexuality, many thrown off rooftops and then shot or stoned
Mohamed Magid is the Imam for one of the largest mosques in the country
Mohamed Magid is the Imam for one of the largest mosques in the country. He is speaking out against terrorism, saying it goes against the teachings of Islam.
#NotInMyName: American Muslim community rallies against extremism
Members of the Muslim community want the world to know they do not condone extremist acts: "This is not what Islam teaches"
Donald Trump clarifies: I didn't suggest Muslim database
The Republican candidate denies proposing a database that would track Muslim Americans
Kasich tones down call for new "Judeo-Christian" agency
The Ohio governor would rather "breathe life into" an existing department to promote American values
U.S. Muslims face backlash after Paris attacks
Vandalism to mosques, threats of violence, hate-filled messages among anti-Muslim incidents that have happened since attacks
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Appeals court won't block partial release of special counsel's Trump report
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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
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Maduro to be sworn in again despite outcry over Venezuela's election
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Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California
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TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
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Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in D.C.
President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
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TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
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Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
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Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
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Maduro to be sworn in again despite outcry over Venezuela's election
Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to take the oath again after allegedly stealing an election.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
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Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
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Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
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"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires
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TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban
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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban
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TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
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Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
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President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced Friday for his New York "hush money" conviction. Trump was found guilty last year on 34 counts for falsifying business records. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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New Orleans ramps up security
One week after the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, New Orleans has brought in a security expert to help guide the city's plans in the near future. As the city faces lawsuits and investigations concerning the supposed mismanagement of safety barriers, New Orleans is preparing for the Super Bowl and dozens of parades in the coming weeks leading up to Mardi Gras. Kati Weis reports.
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Trump on Supreme Court's "hush money" ruling
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