Syrian Refugee Among First Lady's Guests for State of Union

A newly arrived Syrian refugee and a Muslim former U.S. soldier will be among the White House invitees sitting with first lady Michelle Obama in her box Tuesday at President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address. A first lady's choice of guests to the closely watched address often underlines the president's priorities, and this year is no different. At Michelle Obama's side will be Naveed Shah, a Muslim and former U.S. soldier, who was a child when his parents...

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