Muslim groups nervous about King hearings spark debate
The piece examines Muslim fears over Rep. Peter King hearings on Islam and terrorism, arguing that labeling Islam as radical shields the religion from scrutiny. It questions witness choices and suggests a broader, overdue discussion on Islam, jihad, and Shariah. Diana West is cited as a commentator.
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Not everyone gets 100 percent restoration says rehab chief
Carl Josehart of the rehab hospital notes progress toward a new normal for victims while Joy cooked and the family enjoyed a reunion after a long absence. Lisa White-Heatley recalls her sister’s 1987 kidnapping and reunion with NY relatives as the date notes mark historic events from 1861 to 1910.
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Today in history highlights span wars to space strides
Rain-swollen Seine floods Paris in history notes. La Follette forms National Progressive Republican League to push popular government. Kiwanis Club founded in Detroit. Lenin dies at 53. Alger Hiss guilty of perjury. Orwell dies in London. Nautilus launched at Groton. Boeing 747 inaugurates commercial service from New York to London.
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Farinas Fights Travel Ban Over Sakharov Prize Admission
The December Sakharov Prize winner Guillermo Farinas was barred from leaving Cuba to accept the award. In a video acceptance he compared Cuba's rulers to enslavers and urged freedom cards akin to historic slaves’ papers. Amnesty International and other groups criticized Havana while U.S. figures urged reform.
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