Students were stabbed at a Washington State high school, a massive house explosion was caught on police body camera video and new video was released of the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump.
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March 19, 2026 * Unmanned drones are cheaper to produce, can reach targets over long distances and strike with precision — they’re changing the way wars are fought around the world. NPR reports on how this strategy is reshaping conflicts from Ukraine to Sudan to Mexico.
