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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is appealing anew for acceptance of Syrian refugees, saying "so much of our greatness comes from our generosity."

Do you take the religion of a candidate into consideration when casting your vote?

A ninth grader in Texas named Ahmed Mohamed was detained by police after a teacher suspected his homemade clock was a bomb.

BOSTON (AP) — New billboards in Boston, New York, San Diego and other cities proclaim what their Muslim backers say is the true message of Islam: peace and justice, not extremism and violent jihad.

Public school students in New York City will have another day off about which to celebrate.

Pope Francis is issuing his environmental encyclical today.

While you were out enjoying a three-day Memorial Day weekend, the internet was enjoying a new craze.

Across the world, Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter, commemorating the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected 2,000 years ago.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has recognized gay marriage for all of its congregations.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Manila city officials and the Vatican say a record 6 million people attended Pope Francis' final Mass and lined his motorcade route.