Five Best Monday Columns
On testing chemicals, a politician's crusade against Islam, and the value of one's voice
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Pope Francis's first canonization ceremony was a record-breaking one. The new pontiff named over 800 new saints on Sunday. That's already almost double the number of saints declared by Pope John Paul II, whose 480-odd canonizations were, at the time, more than those of all of his predecessors since 1588, combined.
On testing chemicals, a politician's crusade against Islam, and the value of one's voice
Muslim passengers' removal from plane spotlights heightened tensions
To celebrate or not to celebrate?
Some are starving for a cause, but Rep. Steve King just wants to be sexy by Easter
On innovation in America, NATO in Libya, and foreign aid work that works
France has outlawed wearing Islamic head coverings in public
Herman Cain says he wants to prevent Sharia law from creeping into our government
The candidate says he wasn't a hypocrite for cheating on his wife at the time
Rep. Keith Ellison got choked up when talking about a young Muslim who died on 9/11
Congressman has had 24/7 security for months due to an overseas threat
A look at the players lining up as Rep. Peter King's hearings get ready to open Thursday
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