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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 open-ended "global war on terror."
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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. Gomez is a political newcomer.
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Documentary Introduces The Man Behind WikiLeaks
May 24, 2013 | NPR · David Greene talks to filmmaker Alex Gibney about the new documentary We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks. In 2006, Julian Assange launched WikiLeaks and encouraged anyone in the world to pass on information that might expose government secrets.
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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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JD McPherson In Concert
Nov 5, 2012 — The Oklahoma rockabilly star performs to a sold-out World Cafe Live crowd, recorded live on Nov. 2 in Philadelphia. Hear McPherson and his crew repackage timeless sounds into boot-stomping tunes.
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Calexico In Concert
Oct 12, 2012 — Calexico's music bears hints of country, jazz and indie rock, combined with richly evocative lyrics that tell moving, dramatic stories of the pair's native Southwest. The Arizona band celebrates the release of its new album, Algiers, with a stop at World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington, Del.
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The Sheepdogs In Concert
Sep 8, 2012 — After winning a Rolling Stone cover contest, the Canadian blues-rock band released its first major-label album, produced by The Black Keys' Patrick Carney. Here, the group performs a concert at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
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The dB's In Concert
Aug 31, 2012 — The recently reunited power-pop band hits the stage at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live for a set of songs spanning its career. The group's first studio release in 25 years is titled Falling Off the Sky.
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Dispatch In Concert
Aug 24, 2012 — The much-beloved, newly reunited jam band hits Philadelphia's World Cafe Live stage with a set that combines old favorites with a few cuts from its upcoming album, Circles Around the Sun. As expected, sing-alongs ensue.
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Band Of Horses In Concert
Aug 17, 2012 — Hear the indie rock band's performance from World Cafe Live in Philadelphia including songs from their new album Mirage Rock, out September 18.
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Selah Sue In Concert
Aug 17, 2012 — The Belgian soul singer performs her breakout hit "Raggamuffin" in this performance from the World Cafe Live stage in Philadelphia.
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Ryan Shaw In Concert
Aug 9, 2012 — The young soul singer showcased songs from his new album, Real Love, live from WXPN in Philadelphia.
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The Tallest Man On Earth In Concert
Jul 27, 2012 — Kristian Matsson is much more than just a man with a guitar. His intricate fingerpicking, thoughtful lyrics and big voice give his work great height — and help him live up to his stage name. Hear him perform songs from his latest album, There's No Leaving Now, live from World Cafe in Philadelphia.
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Langhorne Slim In Concert
Jul 9, 2012 — Hear the singer-songwriter perform rootsy, bluesy folk-rock music from his new album, The Way We Move, recorded live from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.
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