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First LookWhy Texas is now welcoming Syrian refugeesTexas was the first state to attempt to legally halt the resettlement of Syrian refugees. It will now take 21 more.
A world away from Europe, US has its own immigrant surge crisisMore than 27,000 Cubans have crossed the US-Mexico border between January and October. And experts predict that at least 300,000 Central Americans will have attempted a journey northward by the end of the year.
First LookJohn Kerry says he has a plan to defeat ISIS in 'a matter of months'As western powers expand military interventions against the Islamic State, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that under the right conditions the militant group's defeat would be swift.
First LookRival parties find common ground in drive to revamp visa waiver programCongress and the White House are working together to strengthen security following the Paris attacks last month.
How to prevent ISIS from getting dirty bomb? Russia and US need to talk.Paris is providing fresh urgency to the push to secure chemical and radioactive material from terrorists.
After Paris attacks, Obama wants climate summit to send clear messageNearly 150 world leaders are gathering for the climate summit in Paris just two weeks after the terrorist attacks there. The meeting is now about more than emission reductions.
Surge in child immigrants crossing US-Mexico borderAlmost 5,000 unaccompanied immigrant children were caught illegally crossing the US-Mexico border in October, according to the聽U.S. Customs and Border Protection.聽
From downed Russian jet, hard lessons about destroying Islamic StateFrance's bid to unite the world against the Islamic State was always going to be difficult. Turkey's shooting down of a Russian fighter jet shows why.聽
For Obama, war against Islamic State is a tough sellFrench President Fran莽ois Hollande visits the White House Tuesday to instill greater urgency in international efforts against the Islamic State.
Countering Islamic State: How much can a squeeze on oil revenue do?The US has shown a new willingness to attack the Islamic State's oil supplies. But can the spigot be entirely turned off, and if so, would that be enough to starve out the terrorists?
From Brussels to the blitz: Can civilians keep calm and carry on?Brussels is poised for a third day of lockdown Monday amid threats from a terror cell with links to the Paris attacks.聽
At summit, Obama to defend slow-and-steady strategy on Islamic StatePresident Obama says the summit of Southeast Asian nations in Malaysia this weekend will focus on countering Islamic State extremists.
Syrians detained in Honduras: Are there bigger risks than the refugee program?The Syrians are not members of a terrorist cell, Honduran officials say. But those seeking entry to the US have channels at their disposal that are potentially faster and less scrutinizing than the refugee resettlement program.
Can White House stop the refugee program from becoming a political football?The rapid call for a 'pause' in admitting more Syrians 鈥� set off by Friday鈥檚 attacks in Paris 鈥� caught the administration by surprise. It suggests efforts to shield the Syrian refugee surge face tough going.
Will Paris attacks prompt US boots on the ground in Syria?After the Paris attacks, pressure to deploy US troops against Islamic State terrorists intensified.
First LookAfter Paris attacks, Alabama and Michigan won't take Syrian refugeesThe governors of Alabama and Michigan say their states won't accept any more Syrian refugees. Concern about screening for terrorists rises.聽
What Paris attacks might mean for Syria peace talksThe Paris attacks may provide further motivation for world leaders to come to consensus on a Syria strategy.聽
ISIS attack in Paris: How leaders worldwide respondPresident Obama said聽'Paris itself represents the timeless values of human progress.' Germany's chancellor said: 'We know that our life of freedom is stronger than terror.'
What message Obama is sending in SyriaPresident Obama鈥檚 decision to send up to 50 Special Operations Forces to Syria isn't a huge statement. But it's something.聽
What's behind US Special Forces in Syria? A new realismThe situation in Syria has changed, so President Obama has decided to include Iran in peace talks and send Special Forces to support Syrian Kurds.聽