House votes 407 to 19 on visa rule tightening after Paris attacks
The House approved a broad visa reform 407 to 19 driven by the Paris attacks. The bill requires visas for travelers previously in Iraq or Syria, ends certain visa waiver perks, adds biometric e-passports, and demands broader Interpol checks.
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Trump proposal to ban Muslims draws GOP backlash
AP-GfK poll shows majority of Republicans rate high risk that Syrian refugees will commit violence in the United States amid debate over banning Muslims. Americans overall see too many Middle East immigrants. evangelicals and Tea Party supporters push hardest against immigration. The survey predated Trump’s plan.
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Pig's head found outside Philadelphia mosque prompts security push
Philadelphia police boost patrols near worship sites and pursue video leads after a severed pig's head was left outside the Al Aqsa Islamic Society in West Philadelphia. No arrests have been made. Mayor Nutter offers a 2000 reward for hate crime convictions and criticizes Donald Trump’s Muslim ban proposal.
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Lawmakers urge social media to report extremist activity to police
Senators Feinstein and Burr introduce a bill requiring platforms to report extremist actor activity they detect to law enforcement. The measure aims to curb recruitment and propaganda while not obligating discovery of new threats. Critics worry vague terms could chill content or hamper platform vigilance.
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Iran conducts second ballistic missile test in months
A U S official says Iran tested a ballistic missile on November 21, the second such test since the July nuclear agreement. The State Department notes a serious review while acknowledging undeclared tests may have occurred earlier. The test heightens tensions amid hardliners opposing the pact and possible new sanctions.
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Researchers urge tracking police related deaths for public health
Harvard Chan School researchers urge public health agencies to treat law enforcement related fatalities as a notifiable condition. They argue current data are scattered and that official tallies undercount police and citizen deaths, urging timely reporting and public awareness. The piece also covers the Baltimore Freddie Gray case with Officer Porter facing involuntary manslaughter and related charges.
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