Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity
Thousands of fans, dignitaries and faithful from across the globe filled a Kentucky arena Thursday to honor Muhammad Ali at a traditional Muslim prayer service where he was remembered as…
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Chicago-area college professor Larycia Hawkin disputes university accounts
By SOPHIA TAREEN The professor of a Christian college who asserted Christians and Muslims worship the same God said Wednesday that her views are in line with the suburban Chicago…
Justice Department to investigate Chicago police
By DON BABWIN and ERIC TUCKER The U.S. Justice Department is expected to start investigating the patterns and practices of the Chicago Police Department this week in the wake of…
Protest over Chicago teen’s shooting set for retail district
By DON BABWIN After days of protests in Chicago since the release of a video showing a black teenager shot 16 times by a white police officer, demonstrators were poised…
Exit of Anti-Defamation League head marks shift for US Jews
By RACHEL ZOLL Over 28 years as head of the Anti-Defamation League, Abe Foxman emerged as a forceful torchbearer for American Jews. He counseled presidents and diplomats, CEOs and celebrities.…
Jesse Jackson Jr. released from halfway house in Baltimore
By SOPHIA TAREEN Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was reunited with family members in Washington D.C. on Monday after leaving a halfway house where he’d been living since his…
A glance at developments in Ferguson
President Barack Obama planned to hold meetings Monday on the Ferguson situation, and a few members of the St. Louis Rams football team showed their support for protesters who have…
Obama, Clinton families pay tribute to JFK
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and his wife former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, along with members of the Kennedy…