Religious Leaders Chide Lawmakers Over Syrian Refugees
They say Congress should exercise "moral leadership" on the refugee issue.
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Morning Headlines: Monday, November 23, 2015
Another North Carolina Redistricting Lawsuit Back In Court
Another challenge to North Carolina's 2011 legislative districts based on accusations of racial gerrymandering is back in court.
Obama On The Islamic State: 'We Will Destroy This Terrorist Organization'
President Obama called on the United States not give in to fear and discriminate based on religion. "That wouldn't just be a betrayal of our values, it would also feed ISIL's propaganda," he said.
Syrian Refugees In Michigan Respond To U.S. Resettlement Hesitations
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is urging a pause in the resettlement of Syrian refugees in his state. Two Syrian refugees there share their similar concerns, but say totally barring refugees is a mistake.
As Fears Mount In Germany, Syrian Refugees Grapple With Perceptions
After the Paris attacks, refugees in Berlin have felt increased scrutiny, as police comb their numbers for potential threats. But many Syrians there say they fear ISIS as much as their hosts do.
Democrats Try To End Drought In The South With Louisiana Governor Win
The bitter, nasty contest seems like a rare pick-up opportunity for Democrats. But concerns over national security and whether to allow Syrian refugees into the state could impact the race.
Governor Who Started Stampede Against Refugees Says He Only Wants Answers
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, a self-described pro-immigration Republican, was the first to ask for a pause on Syrian refugees to be relocated to his state.
Morning Headlines: Friday, November 20, 2015
Roy Cooper Backing Refugee Pause In North Carolina
Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper is joining top Republican elected officials in North Carolina who want some refugee resettlements i
Barring Syrian Refugees From The West Would Be Bad For The Middle East
Millions of Syrians are crowding into Jordan and Lebanon as well as Turkey. Aid efforts there are already at the breaking point.
Candidates Go On Air, Raise Money In Response To Paris Attacks, Refugee Crisis
The issue of whether to allow Syrian refugees to relocate to the U.S. has become a top issue in this weekend's bitter Louisiana governor's race. Presidential hopefuls also have ads out on the debate.