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Islam October 9, 2018

The Latest: License officials lacked updated headscarf rules

The Latest on a complaint that a Muslim woman renewing her Hawaii driver's license was discriminated against (all times local): 4 p.m. Hawaii County officials say they were following U.S. requirements when they issued a temporary driver's license to a Muslim woman who wears a hijab.

Islam October 3, 2018

Maryland councilman gets backlash over posts about Muslims

A Maryland councilman has shared a series of posts that have been perceived by some as being Islamophobic and xenophobic.

US October 3, 2018

Guard at Muslim cleric's US compound fires 'warning shot'

State police say a security guard at the Pennsylania compound of a Turkish-born Muslim cleric fired a shot at an "unwanted person" outside the gate.

Islam September 27, 2018

Attack ad against McCaskill slammed as 'Islamophobic'

The leader of a Muslim advocacy group on Thursday described an attack ad that asserts that Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill supports teaching about Islam in school as "blatantly Islamophobic" and said he hopes McCaskill's opponent will condemn it.

RELIGION September 21, 2018

Rural Texas town council approves Muslim cemetery plan

A rural Texas town council has approved plans for a Muslim cemetery, three years after the project was met with derision and claims it could be a precursor to a mosque or an extremist training center.

Islam September 21, 2018

San Francisco museum shows off modern Muslim women's fashion

The head covering is among the most identifiable elements of Muslim women's dress and most likely to be portrayed as drab and restrictive to the Western eye.

Islam September 12, 2018

US lawmakers urge export restrictions targeting Xinjiang

Two U.S. lawmakers are urging the extension of tougher American export restrictions to prevent sales of equipment that could be used in China's massive security clampdown targeting the Xinjiang region's native Muslim population.

Islam September 1, 2018

Pompeo speaks to Iraqi leaders at 'this critical time'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spoken with two Iraqi leaders to express support for Iraq's efforts to form a "moderate, nationalist" government that would serve all Iraqis.

Islam August 30, 2018

Texas town scrutinized for blocking Muslim cemetery plan

Federal officials may sue a Texas town over its decision to halt a religious association's plans to build a Muslim cemetery.

CRIME August 25, 2018

Prosecutors say boy denied medication at New Mexico compound

A sheriff in New Mexico says new child abuse charges that can carry a penalty of life in prison have been filed against the father and step-mother of a 3-year-old boy whose body was found at a ramshackle compound.

Islam August 23, 2018

Muslim school sues Delaware city for discrimination at pool

A Muslim school is suing the Delaware city where several children were asked to leave a public pool because of their cotton garments.