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A Syrian refugee, who requested anonymity to protect her family living in Syria, opens her Quran on Wednesday at the Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley in a suburb of Allentown, Pa. Dozens of Syrian refugee families are being resettled in the Allentown area, in part because the city is already home to one of the nation's largest population of Syrians, who began settling here in the late 1800s.

In A City With Strong Ties To Syria, Refugee Crisis Stirs Debate

Syrians have been putting down roots in Allentown, Pa., for a century. The city's mayor is happy to have Syrian refugees fleeing the current conflict join his community — but not all residents agree.

Pro-Trump rioters clashed with police during the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Approximately 140 police officers were injured in the violence that day, and five people died during the chaos and its immediate aftermath.

The Trump campaign embraces Jan. 6 rioters with money and pardon promises

Three years after supporters of Donald Trump violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the future of the criminal cases against the rioters may hinge on the presidential election.

Polls Begin Closing In 6 States Across the U.S.

Polls are closing in Virginia, Indiana, Georgia, Vermont, Kentucky and South Carolina. Georgia is a reliably Republican state that could be close this year.

Former President Donald Trump departs for a break during a civil fraud trial in New York City on Thursday.

Trump gag order is partially upheld in Jan. 6 case

The appeals court ruling would allow Trump to make public statements about the special counsel in the case, Jack Smith, but not other prosecutors, court staffers or their family members.

Is hormone therapy for menopause right for you? 6 things to know

The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.

Gay-rights activists and gay veterans handcuff themselves to the fence of the White House during a Nov. 15 protest calling for an end to the ban on openly gay Americans serving in the military.

A Final Push To Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The fate of the 17-year-old law known as "don't ask, don't tell," which bars openly gay Americans from serving in the military, is expected to be decided before Congress goes home prior to year's end. Can those who want to end the ban find enough Republican support?

Trump backs House's approach to budget plans to implement his agenda

The chambers are at odds about the best way to approach President Trump's legislative priorities, which could set them up for a showdown.

Southern California residents are being called on to immediately reduce water usage by 20 to 30%.

Drought triggers water restrictions for 6 million Southern California residents

Outdoor watering will be restricted to one day a week in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.

Former President Donald Trump is displayed on a screen during a meeting of the Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol on Monday.

Read the Jan. 6 committee's report and recommendations for preventing another riot

The House committee released the full report on its investigation into the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Earlier the panel said it was referring former President Donald Trump for criminal charges.

The Rubik's Cube world championships were held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, over the weekend, drawing participants from more than 40 countries. The winner completed his cube in 5.69 seconds.

For The Rubik's Cube World Champ, 6 Seconds Is Plenty Of Time

Competition was fierce at the Rubik's Cube world championship in Brazil. There was a 4-year-old and a category for those who do it with their feet. The overall winner needed less than 6 seconds.

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