attacks.also tonight."they don't have to fear us."only on cbs 2, how america's oldest mosque, is dealing with islamophobia. islamophobia.plus...kill the babies. that's what planned parenthood does."stunning courtroom behavior as an accused killer declares himself a warrior for babies. babies.and...finding the black & gold ticket.why hawkeye fans might be running out of time and luck to see the gridiron action at the rose bowl. bowl.now, the corridor's top stories and tomorrow's weather forecast in the first ten minutes. this is cbs 2 news 10 at 10. right now the leaders of the oldest mosque in america are speaking out and answering questions about their faith. but first cbs 2 news is learning the couple responsbile for the mass shooting in san bernardino bernardinowere radicalized before they were engaged to be married. married.the f-b-i says the couple's extremist views evolved before isis rose to

met online.the agency also says a background check failed to uncover tashfeen malik's beliefs before she applied for a visa to enter the u.s.the couple's shooting spree killed 14 people last week. since the shooting, there has been a rise in anti-muslim sentiment. sentiment.couple that with the terrorist attacks in paris and you have islamophobia being talked about everywhere. cbs 2 news reporter dora miller joins us live liveto tell us what she's hearing from the mother mosque of america in cedar rapids. from what we've heard, people have been a lot more welcoming in this community...for example -- earlier today -- we went on a tour with a group of people interested in learning more about cedar rapids' history of the mosque. mosque. muslims have deep roots in the corridor... corridor... "that's the entire community back in 1934 and that's when they opened the mosque."we're talking about more than 80 years of history in cedar rapids.

established community, it's unlike any other community in america. we have the mother mosque of america."but then there's islamophobia -- the fear of the religion of islam and muslims... muslims... "i really wish that the people who have fear of muslims, or who have that islamophobia, would just come and meet these people."imam hassan selim says outbursts like the ones happening in other parts of the world don't offend, but give them an opportunity to inform. "i don't think we're handling islamophobia as much as we are just learning from it." it." "a lot of people don't have a chance to hear from muslims, they have a lot of chances to hear about muslims." muslims.""it's just really sad to see people be that way."he says displaying such hatred -- like comments made by presidential candidate donald trump -- can spur more trouble overseas. overseas."they will use these kinds of statements and say 'this is what america is thinking about islam, this is

muslims' and they will fuel hatred on the other side of the world."on this side of the globe, selim says things are different. different. "we had at least, since two days ago when donald trump said he's very disturbing statement, i think we had five people reaching out to us." us." "they don't have to fear us." selim says they plan to take advantage of any outreach event they can.if you'd like to see the full interview with selim, you can find it on our website.covering the corridor in cedar rapids, dora miller cbs 2 news ten at ten dora thanks.the university of iowa is making changes to its diversity policy.starting in 20-17, all incoming students to the liberal arts program will be required to pass a diversity curriculum.a new diversity and inclusion module is in the works for all students. students that are on campus now say its a great way

inclusion going. "it's especially important you know, to be a well rounded, well person about other people's cultures and not so closed minded just to one specific ethicity of people. uni is also working on a similar program to improve the school's diversity. french police have now identified a third isis terrorist who attacked the city of paris. authorities say foued aggad blew himself up after the attack on the bataclan music hall.the 23-year-old joined isis in syria in 20-13 and somehow slipped back into france.the attack killed 19 people and left more than 100 injured.investigators are still trying identify three more suspects.only one of the

readings are mild in the 30s and 40s here, 60s and 70s to the south south skies are partly to mostly cloudy cloudypartly sunny weather is expected again thursday with readings climbing from 44 at 8am to 56 at 3pm 3pm cbs 2 news ten at ten continues now with more of the corridor's top stories. stories.a jury today found edwar cusic guilty of second degree murder. murder.cusic was on trial for killing his mother with a crow bar nearly three years ago.he

first degree murder, but the jury decided the evidence supported the lesser charge. cusic will spend at least 35-years behind bars before he is eligible for parole. cbs 2 news has learned the man accused of hitting a school bus full of children near manchester will stand before a judge in march. march.police say monte klink was drunk when he failed to yield and slammed into the west delaware county school bus in october.the force of the crash caused the bus to roll twice.dozens of children were sent to the hospital, most with minor injuries. the man accused of going on a shooting rampage at a planned parenthood clinic in colorado stunned a court today with several outbursts. outbursts.robert dear is facing 179-charges tonight.in court today dear declared himself a warrior for babies and professed his guilt.a judge has ordered a mental evaluation for dear, but he is refusing to take part. protests boiled over into the

mayor rahm emanuel apologized for the shootinf of laquan mcdonald. today the mayor said the police shooting happened on his watch and the city needs a painful and honest reckoning in what went wrong. a video was released last week showing police officer jason van dyke shooting the 17 year old - 16 timesthe justice department is now investigating chicago-p-d. the leading democrat in the race for president is calling out one company by name for avoiding taxes on u-s soil. soil.in waterloo today , hillary clinton promised to crack down on companies like pfizer, that have used loopholes to move assets overseas and avoid paying what she says is their fair share in taxes.she says she would encourage congress to instititute an exit tax to get companies to keep their earnings in the u.s.clinton says if congress won't act, she will through executive action. media-com services should now

the corridor.the cable and internet provider tells cbs 2 news, construction crews cut a fiber optic line near edgewood road at about one-30 this afternoon.that mistake cut cable and internet for customers in cedar rapids, coralville and iowa city. the company says it restored service to most costumers just about 30 minutes ago.all customers should be back online by midnight. now ten at ten continues with a look at tonight's other stories across the corridor. the cedar rapids public library is trying to decide how to use its resources after a levy vote for funding failed in november.a national group asking for strategic information from the library came just at the right time.50 community members met for a discussion at the library tonight.the staff hopes a survey will also help them narrow down priorities.the survey will be available online for the next week. week.we've posted a link to it on our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com.

the first phase of the highway 100 extension is on schedule and on budget.this is video of the progress we shot near edgewood road this summer.the d-o-t says *some* traffic problems in that area might be eliminated in just a few weeks. the city visual arts commission will soon be gathering input for the design of the overpasses in the area. in iowa city citythe university of iowa athletics department is sifting through nearly 43- thousand rose bowl ticket requests.however, the rose bowl has only allotted 22-thousand tickets for the school so far.right now, it's looking like hawkeye season ticket holders will get the first priority, but even that's not a guarantee.all requests must be in by five tomorrow evening. after all the work that goes into the holidays, a lot of families enjoy getting out to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. season.a huge event is planned for this weekend in coralville and the city lights up the night.cbs 2 news reporter matt hammill has the story as part

corridor series. series. nat - music as the warmth of the holiday season spreads christmas color across coralville nat (( 6:43:42 )) " crinkle crinkle bag "there is one more huge projectnat light lighter (( 6:45:11 )) " pop .. (( 6:42:47)) .. light the candle. "for elves and volunteers to finish before the weekend.terry kaeding - coralville special events ((6:49:02 )) " it is fun when you go and see and look down a street that maybe has the whole street lit with the bags " terry kaeding says when darkness falls on sunday - 15 - thousand luminaries will glow with the spirit of the season for the 35th aisle of lights.terry kaeding - special events (( 6:49:12 )) " it is just magical i guess and it's fun to see kids faces light up and look at that look at this. "nat people? " " candles flickering inside their protective paper pouches - as thousands of people enjoy the simple beauty.nat - " varoom ?"bus tours cruise through the aisles and the best neighborhood decorations

christmas creation of dave and roxanne bahnsen - - where it's worth a stop just to see the wide - eyed little ones. mom says (( )) " he's just amazed at everything that's here .. i've brought my older kids too and they're just mezmorized by the lights and everything. " it's all happening sunday at the aisle of lights in coralville and where-ever you live - you're invited to come bask in the glow.terry (( 6:51:11 )) " you do see cars driving through that are from an hour away and they'll just come because they like to look at the lights for the holiday season .. it's unique so it doesn't surprise me at all. " celebrating christmas in the corridor .. i'm matt hammill we have a liink to all the information on this week-end's aisle of lights in coralville on our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. that is cbs 2 news ten at ten -- the corridor's top stories and tomorrow's weather first forecast in the first ten minutes. minutes.but we are just getting started.coming up...

working to make the season bright for those stuck in a hospital.

cbs 2 this morning.one family came up with a creative way to get their child to sleep.we'll show you what it is, and how it could help your child get

tomorrow on cbs 2 this morning. ((kelly)) temperatures are mild in the 30s and 40s 40s october lives, tempes. will be mild into sunday

50s passing clouds are showing up over iowa iowa highs will be in the mid 50s 50s highs were in the upper 40s to low 50s with no rainfall

40s a storm in the pacific will bring rain this weekend weekend 1-2" of rain expected expected on e model show 1-4" another

all some passing some passing clouds and mild with lows near 40 40 partrt sunny and warmer with highs in themid 50s 50s temperatures will stay mild through sunday with rain over the weekend. it could c cnge to snow sunday night or monday with colder air

next o oc-b-s two news... news....ow a summer essential, created in the corridor, is helping children thousands of miles away.

during the holidays, it can be tough to spend time at the hospital and away from home. cbs 2 news reporter marissa scott explains how a former saint luke's patient is spreading holiday cheer in a place she spent so much time. time. scott and karen, a mom ootwo, who is also expecting her third, "decked the halls" on sixth floor west to bring the christmas spirit alive inside the hospital and to show her gratitude after she spent nearly five weeks here last summer. summer. have two elves that have something special for ya." twice a week, betsy banowetz and her two kids are spending time at the hospital. hospital. "what do you tell him hudson?" hudson?" "we wanted to brighten your day a little bit. merry christmas."this time, they aren't visiting family or friends, friends,nurse: here is a little sunshine and a card... but are spreading holiday cheer, with cards and jars full of goodies. "i wanted to bring a little christmas cheer to sixth west." banowetz knows all too well

to a hospital bed. august third, i started getting some tingling in my fingers and it progressed to tingling in my toes, and it got to a point that was monday and by friday i could not longer s up in bed. bed. i was diagnosed on that friday with gambre ndrome syndrome i had a chuck of five weeks in the hospital which gave me a whole new perspective of things i'm thankful for, i'm grateful for and hopefullyly perspective of ways i can make life better, maybe for some people who are here for the holidays. so she wanted to do something special for the staff and patients.she painted aspen trees on the windows, decorated the pianono and d de paper chains so patients could feel like they're living in a winter wonderland. "i mean trully i could feel like this is the most insignificant thing ever, but at least a little way that maybe people's day can bebe brbrhtened."her little elves make the cards... cards... they make a million cards a dayand hand them out to patients like michael lomax, who couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear after receiving his gifts. it was a joy, it brightened

patient and her little elves brought one of the most *creative gifts to sixth west-- west--decorations to help lift each patient's spirit, as well as say thanks, to the staff who stood by her side through the tough times. "hopefully the space feels a little more homey and less hospitality" covering the corridor, in cedar rapids, marissa scott cbs 2 news. you probably know their products, but you might not know that a company created in the corridor--famous for "soothing" our needs-- is soothing the needs of children, thousands of miles away. simply sooooing in columbubu junction, is famous for their homemade products, including "bug soother."now, they're taking their success - and giving back. if you make a purchase from simply soothing this month, a aportion of the sale will go to the orphanage. or you can make a direct donation online. we've put a link on our website, cbs 2 iowa dot com. coming up on c-b-s two sports... it's cy-hawk week on the hardwood... hear from a coach

and one who knows it all too

"cbs 2 news cyclononhead coach steve prohm is still new... he's new to ames... new to iowa state... and of course... new to the cy- hawk rivalry... he'll be introduced to *that* intensity on thursday...

welcome iowa to hilton tomorrow nigh... and he hopes to continue i-s-u's recent dominance over their in-state rivals... his predecessor... fred hoiberg... went 4-1 against iowa... and prohm knows the best way to keep iowa state fans happy... is to send the hawkeyes home with a loss... rivalries are great... and the one thing that makes up great rivalries is... the programs have to be relevava... and i think both programs are very very relevant... as a coach i always say it's the next game... but from a fan's standpoint... obviously it's a huge deal... it's a big thing... and it is for us as coaches and players.....you u wanna win it because you know what it means to the people... lisa bluder's teams have had plenty of success against the cyclones... at carver-hawkeye arena... but whenever they've gone to ames... hilton coliseum has been a house of horrors... the last time the iowa women beat iowa state in ames... was way back in 1989... so with this type of rivalry... and

advantage.....he records don't matter... what does matter... is that the hawkeyes know what to expect on friday night... i think it is their fans... and their noise... definitely makes it an advantage for them... but also... they believe.. just like we believe in carver... they really believe in their magic of hilton... there's gonna be a lot of fans there on friday night... tough environment to play in... it's been a tough place for iowa to win at in recent years... so we're hoping to break that cycle... in football news... two of iowa state's best were honored bybythe big twelve today.... tailback mike warren was named the offensive freshman of the year... after rushing for over 13-hundred yards in 20-15... and on defense... nose guard demond tucker is the big-12 newcomer of the year after his six-sack season... stay with c-b-s two -terry has one last look at your forecast

partly sunny weather is expected again thursday with rereings climbingngrom 44 at 8am to 56 at 3pm 3pm thanks for watching your cbs 2 news at ten.we'll see you back

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