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To the Point

A Deadly Mistake…and a Presidential Apology

President Obama revealed today that CIA drones accidentally killed an American and an Italian being held hostage by al Qaeda in Pakistan. It's the first public acknowledgement of its kind, raising new questions about the drone program and US intelligence.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 23, 2015 • 51m Listen

President Obama revealed today that CIA drones accidentally killed an American and an Italian being held hostage by al Qaeda in Pakistan. It's the first public acknowledgement of its kind, raising new questions about the drone program and US intelligence.

Also, two epidemics of drug addiction in Middle America have victimized people who suffer from pain. We hear how brilliant marketing campaigns have led to abuse of both legal prescription drugs and "black tar" heroin from Mexico.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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