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Legal
West Haven man tried to leave country to fight for Islamic State, feds say
(New Haven Register) An Islamic State supporter tried to travel to the Middle East to fight on behalf of the terrorist organization, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. Ahmad Khalil Elshazly, 25, of West Haven, pleaded guilty […]
Government & Politics
Congress weighs terror label for Muslim Brotherhood
(Washington Times) The Muslim Brotherhood still poses a significant global threat and ought to be officially designated a terrorist group by the Trump administration, a trio of experts told Congress on Wednesday. The Islamist group has long been a polarizing force in […]
Children & Teens
Lawmakers split on referendum to ban female genital mutilation in Maine
(WGME) A new effort to ban female genital mutilation on the state level has taken shape in Maine. A political action committee has filed paperwork to begin the process of getting the question on the November ballot. While FGM is illegal federally, […]