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Fact check: Trump tweets on Christians, ISIS and vetting miss the bigger picture

Fact check: Trump tweets on Christians, ISIS and vetting miss the bigger picture

A day after criticism and chaos for some caused by his executive order temporarily banning Muslims from seven countries, the president took to Twitter Sunday morning to defend himself.
by Alice Fordham, Michele Kelemen and Larry Kaplow

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Trump denies immigration restriction is 'a Muslim ban'

Trump denies immigration restriction is 'a Muslim ban'

President Donald Trump is vigorously defending his immigration restrictions, as protests spread throughout the country, saying "this is about terror and keeping our country safe."
by Associated Press

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Most religious groups come out against Trump refugee order

Most religious groups come out against Trump refugee order

From pulpits to sidewalk vigils, clergy have been part of a religious outpouring against Trump's plan to suspend refugee entry from seven majority Muslim countries.
by Associated Press

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6 killed in Canada mosque shooting; Trudeau calls it terror

A shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers left six people dead and eight others wounded. One suspect was arrested at the scene and another nearby in d'Orleans, Quebec. Police don't believe there are other suspects.
by Associated Press

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Trump orders strict new refugee screening, citing terrorists

Trump orders strict new refugee screening, citing terrorists

President Donald Trump has barred all refugees from entering the United States for four months, and indefinitely halted any from Syria, saying the ban is needed to keep out "radical Islamic terrorists."
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Warnings of rising xenophobia on Holocaust remembrance day

Warnings of rising xenophobia on Holocaust remembrance day

"Tragically, and contrary to our resolve, anti-Semitism continues to thrive," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in statement made in New York Thursday.
by Associated Press

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Sex abuse victim worried about relocation of religious sect

A victim of sexual abuse by the leader of a religious sect in Minnesota spoke out Wednesday amid concerns that its members have relocated to the state of Washington.
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Muslim Marine answers questions in effort to fight Islamophobia

Muslim Marine answers questions in effort to fight Islamophobia

Mansoor Shams has been standing on street corners around the country with a sign saying, "I'm A Muslim U.S. Marine Ask Anything." It's exhausting, "but I feel like it's almost become my mission."

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With his choice of inauguration prayer leaders, Trump shows his values

With his choice of inauguration prayer leaders, Trump shows his values

The clergy speaking at Donald Trump's inauguration have mostly non-mainstream theological or political positions. No Muslim or mainline Protestant will speak, but the prosperity gospel will be heard.
by Tom Gjelten

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Pope Francis reiterates support for public breast-feeding

Pope Francis reiterates support for public breast-feeding

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church encouraged mothers to breast-feed their infants during a baptism ceremony for 28 babies on Sunday in the Sistine Chapel.
by Rebecca Hersher

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