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Hike in number of Syrian refugees entering US raises concern on possible terror links
The number of Syrian refugees and asylum-seekers in the United States has risen in the past few years, raising concerns about their terror ties.
Mexicans protest Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, contraceptive bill
Thousands of people held rallies in different parts of Mexico to protest against same-sex marriage and a proposed law that will provide girls access to contraceptives without parental consent.
China stole US corporate secrets, military data in over 600 cyber attacks, NSA bares
More than 600 cyber attacks have been launched in the United States by China, stealing corporate secrets, classified military data and US infrastructure.
US House Speaker asked to quit post for making 'Congress subservient' to Obama
In a bold move, conservative Republican Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina has filed a resolution Tuesday to oust Rep. John Boehner as Speaker.
Activists who freed minks are 'terrorists' but not Dylann Roof who killed 9 â FBI
Two animal activists have been charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act for releasing minks from farms and destroying and vandalizing properties in the US.
University of California adds 6 choices on 'gender identity' of student applicants
The University of California is offering six choices on gender identity for undergraduate applicants but will not be used in making decisions on admission.
Louisiana governor warns members of hate group: 'Come here and we'll lock you up'
Louisiana Governor and Republican presidential bet Bobby Jindal vowed to arrest the hate group Westboro Baptist Church if they try to hold a rally at the funeral of the victims of the shooting at a movie theater in Lafayette.
Mosque records link Tennessee shooter to Boston Marathon bombers, 9/11 hijackers
The mosques attended by the gunman in the Chattanooga, Tennessee shooting, Boston Marathon bombers and 9/11 hijackers are affiliated with the same Islamic group, according to property records obtained by the New York Post.
'In God We Trust' decals put on Missouri police patrol vehicles draw mixed views
A Missouri county police is drawing reactions after it put decals bearing the words "In God We Trust" on all of its patrol vehicles, sparking debate if this violates the First Amendment's Establishment Clause.
Christian protesters denounce unveiling of huge goat-headed Satan statue in Detroit
Dozens of Christian protesters gathered in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday to denounce the unveiling of a bronze nine-foot, one-ton goat-headed statue of Satan called the Baphomet monument.
Decorated sheriff accuses President Obama of apathy in enforcing immigration laws
A Republican Arizona sheriff blamed the Obama administration for the problem of undocumented immigrants in the United States, citing the fatal shooting of a woman in San Francisco.
Texas Supreme Court orders city to repeal or put to a vote its anti-discrimination act
The Texas Supreme Court has ordered the Houston City Council to repeal or put on a ballot in November its Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of 15 characteristics including sex, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity in areas including employment, housing and private accommodations.
23 dead in 5 mass US killings: 2 teenage brothers' slay of own kin caps deadly week
The killing of five family members in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma became the fifth incident of mass killings in 10 days in the United States, becoming "one of the deadliest stretches of homicides that include at least four victims in several years," according to USA Today.
2 wounded teachers hailed as heroes in Louisiana theatre shooting that killed 3
Two teachers are being hailed as heroes in the Lafayette, Louisiana shooting Thursday night that resulted in the death of three people including the gunman and injury of nine others.
Obama administration plans to expand waiver policy on illegal immigrants
A new rule that is being proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will allow more undocumented immigrants to stay in the United States while their immigration papers are being processed rather than go to their home countries to apply.
Bill allowing banks to service marijuana stores clears hurdle at US Senate panel
The US Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved a bill Thursday to establish regulated marijuana stores in Washington, D.C. and allow banks to provide financial services to recreational or medicinal marijuana manufacturers, producers or sellers in states where it the drug is legal.