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Trump and Merkel to discuss NATO, terrorism in next week’s meeting

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

After accusing German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the campaign trail of "ruining Germany" by welcoming refugees, President Trump will have his first face-to-face meeting with the German leader at the White House on Tuesday.

Americans divided on whether to allow refugees into the country, poll says

By Laurie Kellman and Emily Swanson, Associated Press

A new survey suggests Americans are making distinctions between legal immigrants and refugees — who are legal immigrants, too.

1 in 4 Syrian children at risk of mental health disorders, new report says

By Larisa Epatko

About 3 million Syrian children are under the age of 6 and know nothing but war, says a new report from the nonprofit group Save the Children. Here's what you should know.

You asked: How are refugees referred to live in the U.S.?

By Larisa Epatko

After seeing how refugees are vetted, some readers asked us to go back even further in the process and explain how cases are referred to the U.S. in the first place.

Democrats invite immigrants to Trump’s first address to Congress

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Democrats have invited immigrants and foreigners to President Donald Trump's first address to Congress in an effort to put a face on those who could be hurt by the Republican's policies.

For Syrian refugees, a long, uncertain route to immigration

By PBS News Hour

The vast majority of Syrian refugees live less than 200 miles from home in neighboring countries like Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. Today they have fewer options of moving on as more Western governments shut their doors, and many have preferred…

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What is it like to be a Muslim at a Baptist university?

By Larisa Epatko

Baylor University senior Lama Zakzok would like to add one more religious student organization to Baylor's list: Project Nur, an initiative meant to build acceptance for Muslims and prepare future leaders in social justice.

You asked: How are refugees vetted today?

By Larisa Epatko

When President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month suspending the U.S. refugee program in order to implement more “extreme vetting,” PBS NewsHour viewers asked us what the current vetting process is.