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Unmanned drones include  Predators  and  Reapers  able to carry missiles and 500-pound bombs.

Is America Ready for Unmanned Drones?

Unmanned drones include Predators and Reapers able to carry missiles and 500-pound bombs.

from Which Way, L.A.?

The Obama Administration has made unmanned, remotely-controlled drones famous — or infamous -- for the targeted killings of enemies overseas.

Is America Ready for Unmanned Drones?

The Obama Administration has made unmanned, remotely-controlled drones famous — or infamous -- for the targeted killings of enemies overseas.

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The first year of the Obama Administration has been called "the Year of the Drone" in Pakistan.  Suspected enemies were struck 51 times with missiles fired from unmanned American…

The Drone Wars

The first year of the Obama Administration has been called "the Year of the Drone" in Pakistan.  Suspected enemies were struck 51 times with missiles fired from unmanned American…

from To the Point

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