August 22, 2016 Suspect in NYC imam's killing claims police sketch proves he's innocent The man charged with killing a Queens, NY imam and his aide insists he’s innocent — and claims the police sketch proves it.
August 18, 2016 Feds to investigate town's rejection of Muslim cemetery Federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into whether civil rights laws were violated by a Massachusetts town that rejected plans for a Muslim cemetery.
August 16, 2016 Detroit man accused of buying explosives arraigned A 29-year-old Detroit man accused of amassing weapons and buying explosives from an undercover agent has been arraigned.
August 16, 2016 Turkey demands 2 life sentences for Pennsylvania-based cleric after failed coup Prosecutors in western Turkey have demanded a life sentence for U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkey accuses of masterminding the failed coup, the state-run news agency reported Tuesday.
August 14, 2016 Sketch of suspect released after NYC imam, friend shot dead Police in New York City are searching for the man who fatally shot the leader of a mosque and a friend as they left afternoon prayers, setting off fear and anguish among the community's Bangladeshi Muslim immigrants.
August 14, 2016 Imam, associate fatally shot after leaving NYC mosque The leader of a New York City mosque and an associate have been fatally shot in a brazen daylight attack.
August 13, 2016 Ruling delayed on man's plea; admits to beheading co-worker A judge has delayed a ruling on whether to accept the guilty plea of a Moore man who has admitted beheading a co-worker and says he wants the death penalty.
August 10, 2016 US takes aim at blasphemy laws, religious discrimination The Obama administration is highlighting concerns over laws against blasphemy and apostasy in some Muslim nations.
August 9, 2016 Muslim flight attendant sues ExpressJet over suspension A Muslim flight attendant has sued ExpressJet, accusing the airline of wrongly suspending her because she refused to serve alcohol to passengers.
August 9, 2016 Trump suggests Clinton emails linked to Iranian's execution Republican Donald Trump is suggesting that rival Hillary Clinton's emails may be responsible for the death of an Iranian nuclear scientist who was executed for spying for the United States.