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    Predator Drones: Fighting the Covert War in Pakistan

    Predator drones have become the US weapon of choice in the war againts the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now the Obama Administration will explore expanding their use in Pakistan. Guest host Conan Nolan considers the advancing use of such drones, overseas and here at home. Also, Iran tests and upgraded, faster missile, and stunning images of our universe from the Herschel Telescope

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    KCRW placeholderBy Conan Nolan • Dec 16, 2009 • 50m Listen

    Predator drones have become the US weapon of choice in the war againts the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now the Obama Administration will explore expanding their use in Pakistan. Guest host Conan Nolan considers the advancing use of such drones, overseas and here at home. Also, Iran tests and upgraded, faster missile, and objects that crisscross the celestial sky with little light, but great importance.

    Banner image: US Air Force photo of the "Hellfire Predator"

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      Conan Nolan

      Reporter, KNBC Television

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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