The Muslim Americans leading the push to 'stand up and be leaders'

headlines Muslim Americans / The people leading the push to 'stand up and be leaders' in politics Religious discrimination and an increase in hate crimes has spurred more Muslims to run for office and adopt an active role in community organizing Russia / Trump blasts 'fake' case as Mueller convenes grand jury Benjamin Netanyahu / Israeli police confirm PM is suspect in fraud investigation 'I never realized how black everyone is' / The uneasy truth about America's homeless Russia / Rights groups criticise 'shameful' crackdown on web VPNs South Korea / Spy agency admits trying to rig country's own election spotlight In a Heartbeat / The story behind the animated gay love short that's gone viral The makers of the four-minute film, with 12m views in under a week, discuss the shock of their success and the importance of depicting same-sex romance Bop till you drop / The staggering true stories behind America's dance marathons Follywood / How Valerian earns its place among film's strangest big-budget flops What does it mean to be American? Share your story In pictures / Vegan activists tearfully protest as pigs head to slaughter The meaning of Clint / What watching 40 Eastwood films has taught me opinion Editing the human genome brings us one step closer to consumer eugenics Dr David King Trump's great feat? Making Romney look the epitome of common sense Emma Brockes A second Brexit referendum? It's looking more likely by the day Vernon Bogdanor Advertisement sports How will CTE affect the future of NFL? Neymar / Neymar wanted 'bigger challenge': PSG unveil world record $260m signing - live! Stephen Curry / NBA star overcomes slow start to card 4-over 74 in pro golf debut  Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396