'Welcome To Canada': Syrian Refugees Begin To Arrive
The new Canadian government wants to resettle 25,000 Syrians by the end of February. Most are currently living in refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
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Cubans Rushing To Enter U.S. Hit Roadblock In Central America
Thousands from the island, fearful the U.S. will change its preferential immigration policy, are trying to come here from the south — but many are stuck at the Costa Rica-Nicaragua border.
You'll Never Guess The Most Charitable Nation In The World
Hint: It's not the United States. (We're number 2). And it's definitely not a country from the Western world.
Washington State Governor Says He Welcomes Syrian Refugees
Jay Inslee is declining to join the many governors who say they don't want Syrian refugees within their borders.
Administration Seeks Protection of Refugees' LGBT Spouses
The Obama Administration quietly expanded the interpretation of the term spouse to help refugees re-unite with their partners.
Coalition Airstrikes Kill Al-Qaida Leader In Syria, Pentagon Says
The U.S. military gave no details about the Thursday airstrikes they say killed Sanafi al-Nasr. The Pentagon said he was "a longtime jihadist experienced in funneling money and fighters for al-Qaida."
We Ask Experts: Has The Situation In Syria Become A Proxy War?
President Obama has said the U.S. would not "make Syria into a proxy war between the United States and Russia." Given reports that Russia has bombed U.S.-backed rebels, we wondered, is it already?
Mississippi River Basin Gets A Grade Of D+
A group that measures river basin health cited the poor condition of infrastructure such as locks and dams, among other things, on what it says is the world's fourth-largest watershed.
Pope Arrives In Havana For Start Of Cuba Visit
Francis will spend several days in the island nation, where he will visit President Raul Castro. In the U.S., the pontiff will meet with President Obama and address Congress and the United Nations.
And Then There Were 16
After weeks of financial troubles and staff departures, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry becomes the first in the crowded GOP presidential contest to bow out.