May 3, 2016 Donald Trump says he would 'absolutely' implement Muslim database if elected Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump voiced support Thursday evening for creating a mandatory database to track Muslims in the United States — the latest in an escalating series of responses following the deadly attacks in Paris.
May 3, 2016 Kansas official criticized for slideshow of criminals named 'Mohammed' A commissioner in the second most populous Kansas county put on a slide presentation at a local government meeting showing convicted criminals with the name Mohammed, prompting a Muslim group to respond that American politicians seem to be racing to see who is the more bigoted.
May 3, 2016 Hillary Clinton says US must push Arab leaders to confront Islamic State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the U.S. must lead the fight between "fear and resolve" after the deadly terror attacks in Paris.
May 3, 2016 Gifts for travelers: Inspiration from Paul Theroux, Sheila Johnson and other road warriors Seeking the perfect gift for a traveler? Here's some inspiration from road warriors and travel professionals: author Paul Theroux; Salamander Hotels CEO Sheila Johnson; Irhal app creator Irfan Ahmad; and Young Travel Professionals founder Karen Magee.
May 3, 2016 School bans drawings of religious figures after Muhammad assignment A California school district has banned the drawing of religious figures after a parent complained about a class assignment in which students were directed to draw the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
May 3, 2016 Muslim truckers who refused to deliver alcohol awarded $240,000 A jury has awarded $240,000 to two Muslim men who say they were fired from an Illinois trucking company after refusing to deliver alcohol. Â
May 3, 2016 Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson sees upside from Muslim criticism As his critics grew louder, Republican White House contender Ben Carson refused Monday to back off his weekend charge that Muslims shouldn't serve in the presidency.
May 3, 2016 Candidate Carson's Muslim comment: 1 more self-inflected dent in GOP's effort to widen appeal? Anyone in America can grow up to be president, as the saying goes, unless you happen to be a Muslim, so a leading Republican presidential candidate believes, possibly one more self-inflicted dent in the party's professed commitment to broaden its appeal and promote tolerance.
May 3, 2016 Group says Carson's comments show he wouldn't represent Americans of all faiths, backgrounds The nation's largest Muslim advocacy group says lawmakers from across the political spectrum should repudiate Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson's comments that the Islamic faith is inconsistent with the Constitution and that he would not agree with a Muslim being elected president.