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Obama Tweaks U.S. Vision For Fight Against Terrorism
May 24, 2013 | NPR · President Obama discussed America's counter-terrorism strategy — including the use of drones and the prison at Guantanamo Bay — during an address at the National Defense University on Thursday. He rejected the idea that the country can fight an opened-ended "global war on terror."
 
Political Attacks Ramp Up In U.S. Senate Race In Mass.
May 24, 2013 | NPR · In Massachusetts, what's been a relatively lackluster campaign to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State John Kerry is heating up. Veteran Democratic Rep. Ed Markey is running against Republican Gabriel Gomez, a businessman and former Navy SEAL. Gomzez is a political newcomer.
 
Documentary Introduces Us To The Man Behind WikiLeaks
May 24, 2013 | NPR · David Greene speaks with filmmaker Alex Gibney about the new documentary "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks."
 

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Four Arrested After British Soldier Hacked To Death In London
May 23, 2013 | NPR · The two men charged with killing a British soldier in south London on Wednesday were apparently on a government watch list, raising questions about why authorities were unable to prevent the attack.
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One Of London Attack Suspects Had Troubled Past
May 23, 2013 | NPR · Robert Siegel speaks with Sandra Laville, crime correspondent for The Guardian, about what's known about the suspect in the Woolwich attack in London on Wednesday.
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Obama Pledges To Be More Transparent About Drone Program
May 23, 2013 | NPR · In a major speech on counterterrorism on Thursday, President Obama said the war on terror has changed and U.S. policy must be adjusted. He promised to be more forthcoming about the government's targeted killing program for terrorism suspects, and said he was open to talking to Congress about ways to review the use of weaponized drones. Carrie Johnson talks to Melissa Block about the evolving drone policy.
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.
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Guy Walks Into A Denny's, Cooks A Burger, Gets Arrested
Feb 23, 2012 — And for his alleged crime, James Summers of Madison, Wis., gets written up in one of the funniest police reports ever.
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Public Interest Group Slams Restaurants' Most Unhealthful Meals
Jul 19, 2011 — Despite restaurant chains offering healthier menu options, they still push oversized and fattening food items to Americans. The Center for Science in the Public Interest gave awards to what it calls the worst offenders.
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Sandwich Monday: The Denny's Fried Cheese Melt
Aug 30, 2010 — For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try the new Denny's Fried Cheese Melt. That's four fried mozzarella sticks stuffed into a grilled cheese sandwich.
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Back-To-Back Grand Slams
Jul 28, 2009 — Washington Nationals outfielder Josh Willingham hit not one, but two grand slams against the Milwaukee Brewers last night.
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