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A Syrian refugee, who requested anonymity to protect her family living in Syria, opens her Quran on Wednesday at the Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley in a suburb of Allentown, Pa. Dozens of Syrian refugee families are being resettled in the Allentown area, in part because the city is already home to one of the nation's largest population of Syrians, who began settling here in the late 1800s.

In A City With Strong Ties To Syria, Refugee Crisis Stirs Debate

Syrians have been putting down roots in Allentown, Pa., for a century. The city's mayor is happy to have Syrian refugees fleeing the current conflict join his community — but not all residents agree.

Elf on the Shelf comes to downtown Syracuse

The “Elf on the Shelf” is coming to downtown Syracuse. The holiday icon is part of an attempt to get more visibility for downtown shops during the holiday…

QB Tom Brady Has Best Form Of His Life, 'Post' Columnist Says

Steve Inskeep talks to Sally Jenkins, a columnist for The Washington Post, who believes Tom Brady is fighting back against charges he cheated last year in the way he knows best — on the playing field.

Israeli violinist Itzhak Perlman in 2009, playing his Stradivarius during a rehearsal with musicians from the Simón Bolívar National Youth Orchestra in Caracas, Venezuela.

'My Goal Is To Not Be Bored By What I Do': Itzhak Perlman At 70

Once a kid with polio from Tel Aviv who hated practicing his instrument, the master violinist says he's still learning, even as he prepares to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Belgians Tweet Cat Photos During Terror Lockdown

Brussels police asked the public not to disclose any raid details on social media. People complied and instead posted pictures of cats under #BrusselsLockdown.

Minneapolis police cordoned off a section of road in north Minneapolis late Monday night after five people were shot.

3 People In Custody In Shooting Of 5 Black Lives Matter Protesters In Minneapolis

Police made two arrests Tuesday afternoon. One man was later released. Two other men turned themselves over to police later in the day.

Attending a new charter school, Jann Peña has had to get used to wearing a uniform daily and being in class an hour and a half later each afternoon. Here, he watches classmates during a group project.

A Mother Hangs Her Hopes On A New High School

No school can succeed without the support of the families who send their children there.

100-Year-Old Piece Of Wedding Cake Found In Attic

Ron Warninger of Yakima, Wash., recently discovered part of his grandparents' wedding cake — saved since 1915. He says the fancy white icing could be a difficult chew — it's petrified.

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