Speaker Ryan: House refugee bill won't have religious test
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan says a Republican bill the chamber plans to vote on this week won't limit Syrian and Iraqi refugees admitted to this country based on their religions.The Wisconsin Republican's description of the legislation contrasted with remarks by some GOP presidential candidates.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan says a Republican bill the chamber plans to vote on this week won't limit Syrian and Iraqi refugees admitted to this country based on their religions.The Wisconsin Republican's description of the legislation contrasted with remarks by some GOP presidential candidates.
All 129 victims of the Paris attacks have been identified
PARIS -- All 129 slain victims of Friday's Paris attacks have now been positively identified, the French Council of Ministers announced Wednesday.More than 100 of the bodies have been released for collection by families.
PARIS -- All 129 slain victims of Friday's Paris attacks have now been positively identified, the French Council of Ministers announced Wednesday.More than 100 of the bodies have been released for collection by families.
French president says France is at war against terrorism by the Islamic State group
PARIS -- French President Francois Hollande says France is 'at war' against terrorism by the Islamic State group.Hollande says he wants "large coalition" working together against IS militants to destroy a group that threatens the whole world and "commits massacres" in the Mideast.Hollande says "we are at war." He was speaking in a televised address Wednesday after a seven-hour police siege on an apartment north of Paris where police suspected the mastermind of the deadly Paris attacks might have been.He says the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle just left to help French military operations in Syria against IS.
PARIS -- French President Francois Hollande says France is 'at war' against terrorism by the Islamic State group.Hollande says he wants "large coalition" working together against IS militants to destroy a group that threatens the whole world and "commits massacres" in the Mideast.Hollande says "we are at war." He was speaking in a televised address Wednesday after a seven-hour police siege on an apartment north of Paris where police suspected the mastermind of the deadly Paris attacks might have been.He says the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle just left to help French military operations in Syria against IS.
Report early Wednesday: 33 ISIS members killed in airstrikes over the last 72 hours
RAQQA, Syria — A Syrian activist group says airstrikes on the northern Syrian city of Raqqa and its outskirts over the past three days have killed at least 33 fighters with the Islamic State group.The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the fighters were mostly killed when their checkpoints were attacked by French and other warplanes.France has launched waves of airstrikes against the IS group following attacks that killed at least 129 people in Paris on Friday.
RAQQA, Syria — A Syrian activist group says airstrikes on the northern Syrian city of Raqqa and its outskirts over the past three days have killed at least 33 fighters with the Islamic State group.The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the fighters were mostly killed when their checkpoints were attacked by French and other warplanes.France has launched waves of airstrikes against the IS group following attacks that killed at least 129 people in Paris on Friday.
Prayers for Paris: Vigil held on Marquette campus as former ambassador to Syria speaks
MILWAUKEE -- Prayers for Paris continue here in Milwaukee, five days after 129 people were killed in a series of terror attacks there.
MILWAUKEE -- Prayers for Paris continue here in Milwaukee, five days after 129 people were killed in a series of terror attacks there.
Former U.S. Ambassador visits Marquette, offers unique perspective on Syria, ISIS
MILWAUKEE -- With the tough talk turning to military action in Syria, one man who knows the country better than most in the U.S. shares his perspective on the Middle East.
MILWAUKEE -- With the tough talk turning to military action in Syria, one man who knows the country better than most in the U.S. shares his perspective on the Middle East.
Surveillance video shows team of three attackers at Paris cafe: Is second suspect at large?
PARIS -- Surveillance video obtained by The Associated Press indicates a team of three attackers carried out the shootings at a Paris sidewalk cafe, leading police to believe that a second assailant is on the loose.Previously, officials had not specified how many people were involved in the attack on the sidewalk bar on La Fontaine au Roi street.Surveillance video of the shooting shows two black-clad gunmen with automatic weapons calmly firing on the bar, then returning slowly toward a waiting car, whose driver was maneuvering behind them.Three French officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on the investigation, confirmed that an analysis of the series of attacks on Friday indicated that one additional person directly involved in the assault remains unaccounted for.
PARIS -- Surveillance video obtained by The Associated Press indicates a team of three attackers carried out the shootings at a Paris sidewalk cafe, leading police to believe that a second assailant is on the loose.Previously, officials had not specified how many people were involved in the attack on the sidewalk bar on La Fontaine au Roi street.Surveillance video of the shooting shows two black-clad gunmen with automatic weapons calmly firing on the bar, then returning slowly toward a waiting car, whose driver was maneuvering behind them.Three French officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on the investigation, confirmed that an analysis of the series of attacks on Friday indicated that one additional person directly involved in the assault remains unaccounted for.
"They have lost everything:" Woman who oversees agency that helps refugees says they pose no danger
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker says he's telling state agencies: Do not provide benefits or services to any new Syrian refugees should they be placed in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker says he's telling state agencies: Do not provide benefits or services to any new Syrian refugees should they be placed in Wisconsin.
Gov. Walker issues letter to John Kerry indicating WI won't cooperate with Syrian refugee resettlement
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker has sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell expressing deep concerns regarding the federal refugee resettlement program’s security procedures for Syrian refugees -- and notifying them that Wisconsin will not participate in efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in Wisconsin.
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker has sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell expressing deep concerns regarding the federal refugee resettlement program’s security procedures for Syrian refugees -- and notifying them that Wisconsin will not participate in efforts to resettle Syrian refugees in Wisconsin.
Father and son's powerful conversation about Paris attacks and 'bad guys' goes viral
PAIRS -- As people across the world continue to deal with the vicious attacks on Paris, one Parisian boy is beginning to understand the power of remembering the victims.In an interview on Le Petit Journal, the boy spoke with his father as he tries to understand what happened.The video has been watched 11 million times on Facebook.
PAIRS -- As people across the world continue to deal with the vicious attacks on Paris, one Parisian boy is beginning to understand the power of remembering the victims.In an interview on Le Petit Journal, the boy spoke with his father as he tries to understand what happened.The video has been watched 11 million times on Facebook.
Gov. Walker says WI won't accept new Syrian refugees; lawyer says: "No governor can say 'no'"
MILWAUKEE -- There is a growing backlash against Syrian refugees after initial reports that one of the suspects in the Paris terror attacks Friday, November 13th had posed as a refugee to get into Europe.
MILWAUKEE -- There is a growing backlash against Syrian refugees after initial reports that one of the suspects in the Paris terror attacks Friday, November 13th had posed as a refugee to get into Europe.
"There is nothing that resembles Islam:" Muslim organizations try to educate public
MILWAUKEE -- Muslim organizations in Milwaukee hope the Paris terror attacks do not spark anti-Islamic threats.
MILWAUKEE -- Muslim organizations in Milwaukee hope the Paris terror attacks do not spark anti-Islamic threats.
UW student studying in Paris says he nearly visited restaurant that was attacked: "So glad we didn't"
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held on the UW-Milwaukee campus on Monday, November 16th to honor the at least 129 people killed in the terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held on the UW-Milwaukee campus on Monday, November 16th to honor the at least 129 people killed in the terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th.
Gov. Walker says Wisconsin will not accept new Syrian refugees
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Wisconsin Assembly plays France, U.S. national anthems to begin its session day
MADISON — The Wisconsin state Assembly is playing both the French and U.S. national anthems to begin its session day.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says the decision to play France's national anthem Monday was meant as a sign of solidarity to show Wisconsin stands united against terrorism.Republicans and Democrats joined hands and stood silently as a recording of France's national anthem played in the chamber.
MADISON — The Wisconsin state Assembly is playing both the French and U.S. national anthems to begin its session day.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says the decision to play France's national anthem Monday was meant as a sign of solidarity to show Wisconsin stands united against terrorism.Republicans and Democrats joined hands and stood silently as a recording of France's national anthem played in the chamber.
"We share Paris' agony:" Milwaukee stands with Paris as mini Eiffel Tower erected at City Hall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's mini Eiffel Tower was erected at City Hall on Monday, November 16th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's mini Eiffel Tower was erected at City Hall on Monday, November 16th.
"Very disappointed:" Aaron Rodgers takes fan to task for something said during "moment of silence"
GREEN BAY -- Following the Green Bay Packers 18-16 loss to the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Sunday, November 15th, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was asked to comment on the terror attacks that killed at least 129 and left more than 300 others hurt in Paris on Friday, November 13th.
GREEN BAY -- Following the Green Bay Packers 18-16 loss to the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Sunday, November 15th, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was asked to comment on the terror attacks that killed at least 129 and left more than 300 others hurt in Paris on Friday, November 13th.
German pianist, who played "Imagine" at Bataclan concert hall, has played his piano in Milwaukee
PARIS/MILWAUKEE -- A performance by a street musician in Paris following the deadly terror attacks on Friday, November 13th is touching hearts across the world.
PARIS/MILWAUKEE -- A performance by a street musician in Paris following the deadly terror attacks on Friday, November 13th is touching hearts across the world.
Paris terror attacks shift focus in 2016 presidential race to security issues
PARIS -- The terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th have shaken up the 2016 presidential race, allowing national security issues to dominate the agenda for the first time in the campaign.The terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the terror attacks that left more than 100 people dead, and hundreds more hurt.
PARIS -- The terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th have shaken up the 2016 presidential race, allowing national security issues to dominate the agenda for the first time in the campaign.The terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility for the terror attacks that left more than 100 people dead, and hundreds more hurt.