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A man who refused to give his name to The Washington Times prays in a designated Prayer Room in the Charlotte Convention Center during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, September 6, 2012. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters perform at the Democratic National Convention in the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, September 6, 2012. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters perform at the Democratic National Convention. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Mary J. Blige takes the stage to sing on the night that President Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention.(Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Mary J. Blige sings during the Democratic National Convention in the Time Warner Arena. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Mary J. Blige takes the stage to sing on the night that President Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President of the United States. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Mary J. Blige sings during the Democratic National Convention. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Mary J. Blige takes the stage to sing on the night that President Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention.(Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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Recording artist Marc Anthony sings the National Anthem on the last night of the Democratic National Convention. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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James Taylor performs before President Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President of the United States. (Barbara Salisbury/ The Washington Times)

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James Taylor performs during the Democratic National Convention at the Time Warner Arena. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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James Taylor performs before President Barack Obama accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President of the United States at the Democratic National Convention in the Time Warner Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, September 6, 2012. (Andrew Geraci/ The Washington Times)

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Vice President Joseph R. Biden has declared, “General Motors is alive,” but new numbers on the bailout’s cost could be problematic for the administration. (Associated Press)

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A former Navy SEAL’s insider account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden contains classified information, the Pentagon says, and the head of the Naval Special Warfare Command said details in the book may provide enemies with dangerous insight. (Associated Press)

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Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (right) reacts Sept. 6, 2012, after reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Singer Toby Keith has been entertaining members of the military for 10 years with USO shows. “I love our nation’s troops, and I won’t ever stop doing my part to extend my thanks,” he says. (Associated Press)