Ore. fire raises Muslims' fears of attack backlash

Monday, November 29, 2010

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Someone set fire to an Islamic center Sunday, two days after a man who worshipped there was accused of trying to blow up a van full of explosives during Portland's Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Other Muslims fear it could be the first volley of misplaced retribution.

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