DRONES

 CNN - Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have criticized the federal government's response to mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast US. Federal officials emphasize there is no evidence of a security threat and have so far downplayed many of the reported sightings, saying they are likely small airplanes or other manned aircraft. The drones have been seen across at least six states — with Ohio potentially becoming the seventh following reports of unexplained drone activity over a critical Air Force base. Civilians and some politicians are even calling on authorities to shoot down the unidentified aircraft, but shooting drones is dangerous and illegal — and may bring unintended consequences like "severe property damage and injury," according to federal officials and experts.