El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim US senator

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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim elected to the US Senate, defeating former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in Michigan's closely watched race, according to US media projections. The former public health official secured the seat vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters.  He will take office when the new Congress convenes in January. Faith becomes campaign flashpoint El-Sayed's Muslim faith became a