In the White House press briefing room, CIA director John Ratcliffe gave an update on the high stakes rescue mission for two U.S. airmen in Iran.
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March 19, 2026 * Unmanned drones are cheaper to mass-produce than missiles, can travel long distances and strike with precision — and they’re reshaping conflicts around the world. Today on NPR, we hear from experts about how they’re changing the nature of war. Plus, a Utah jury convicted Kouri Richins of spiking her husband’s drink with fentanyl to collect millions from his life insurance policies.
