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As Drone Use Surges, Pilots Report High Stress Levels
Nearly half of the military’s drone operators report high stress levels, according to a new Air Force survey, the first one to assess the psychological state of the people who operate one of the signature weapons of the campaign in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
December 19, 2011
The Long March of Newt Gingrich: Part Two
The Gingrich family moved to Columbus, Ga., after Newt's stepfather Bob was stationed at Fort Benning in 1960.
December 19, 2011
The Long March of Newt Gingrich: Part One
In January 1996, as the country headed into a presidential election year, FRONTLINE aired "The Long March of Newt Gingrich," an investigative biography of the outspoken and controversial Speaker of the House.
December 19, 2011
Why Was President Obama Called As a Witness for WikiLeaks Suspect?
It was an off-hand comment made by the president that was caught on tape.
December 16, 2011
FRONTLINE's Fanning and Aronson Among "Most Powerful in TV News"
Congratulations to FRONTLINE Executive Producer David Fanning and Series Senior Producer Raney Aronson-Rath! The two were featured in news media magazine NewsPro's annual "Most Powerful in TV News" issue.
December 16, 2011
Is California's Medical Marijuana Crackdown Coming to Colorado?
A coordinated, statewide crackdown on medical marijuana might soon find its way to Colorado.
December 16, 2011
Updates From Bradley Manning's Pretrial Hearing
Bradley Manning is making his first court appearance today, 18 months after he was accused of leaking half a million classified documents to WikiLeaks.
December 16, 2011
CIA Drone Program in Pakistan Reportedly "On Hold" as Relations Deteriorate
Drone strikes in Pakistan are "on hold" at the moment, U.S. intelligence officials involved in the CIA drone program told the Long War Journal Monday, out of fear the strikes would further harm the fragile relationship. But this isn't the first time this has happened.
December 14, 2011
How the Drone War Plays Out in Pakistan's Tribal Areas
Almost every single known U.S. drone strike in Pakistan has taken place in the country’s isolated, underdeveloped tribal areas. Off limits to most, evidence of America’s operations here is scant, but recently published photos of what appears to be the aftermath of the strikes raise important questions.
December 12, 2011