Iraq Says it Shot US Spy Plane Iraq says it has shot down an unmanned U.S. reconnaissance plane that entered its airspace, but U.S. officials refuse to confirm the claim. Meanwhile, U.N. arms inspectors continue their search in Iraq, visiting at least four more sites. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

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Iraq says it has shot down an unmanned U.S. reconnaissance plane that entered its airspace, but U.S. officials refuse to confirm the claim. Meanwhile, U.N. arms inspectors continue their search in Iraq, visiting at least four more sites. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

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