Americans wary of immigration from Middle East in AP poll
An AP-GfK survey shows broad unease about Middle East immigration with 54 percent of Americans saying the U S takes in too many people from the region. Republicans are more restrictive, while independents and Democrats split, amid broader fears after Paris and San Bernardino attacks.
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Poll shows US worry over Middle East immigrants
An AP-GfK poll of 1,007 adults from Dec 3-7 finds a majority of Republicans say too many immigrants from the Middle East are allowed to enter the United States. Democrats and independents show divided views with margins of error at 3.4 percentage points overall.
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Trump mulls Muslim ban roils GOP race and sparks party rift
Washington reports Donald Trump seeks to bar Muslims from U S entry, provoking chaos within the Republican Party. He blames critics on Twitter while rivals condemn the plan. House Speaker Paul Ryan denounces the proposal, saying it does not reflect conservatism or the country’s values. The clash signals possible shifts in 2016 campaigns and party dynamics.
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California shooting highlights difficulty identifying attackers
The San Bernardino attack exposed failures in early detection as Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, a married couple living quietly with their infant daughter, carried out a mass shooting after months of radicalization. Authorities note the need for stronger counterterror measures and broader information sharing.
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Syrian refugees resettled despite Texas and Indiana resistance
In Dallas and Houston, Syrian families were resettled by aid agencies despite governors’ opposition. A family of six joined relatives near Dallas, while another couple and four daughters were placed in Houston. Nine more refugees are expected later in the week, highlighting ongoing displacement amid political pushback.
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House tightens visa free travel rules after Paris attacks
The House voted 407 to 19 to require visas for travelers who have been in Iraq or Syria in the last five years and for any country labeled a terrorist hotspot. The bill tightens the visa waiver program affecting 38 nations including Belgium and France with limited exceptions for official government visits and military service.
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Chicago Police Misconduct Strains Black Community Ties
A South Side commander and units tortured black suspects to force confessions while a rogue group shook down drug dealers. Another team took payments to warn of raids and officers covered for colleagues. The long record of misconduct eroded trust before a federal civil rights probe was announced after a white officer shot a black teen 16 times and false reports emerged.
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