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Russian lawmakers attend a session of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia January 27, 2021. Photo provided by the State Duma, The Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation/Handout via REUTERS

World Oct 25

Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as parliament rescinds ratification of test-ban treaty

By Associated Press

Nation Mar 24

People downwind of first atomic blasts renew push for U.S. compensation

Some lawmakers and residents from western states have been urging Congress to expand a compensation program for years, and advocates say the latest push takes on added weight because it's set to expire next year.

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press

World Apr 21

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What’s behind North Korea’s decision to suspend nuclear tests?

In a surprise move, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday announced that he would immediately suspend nuclear and long-range missile tests, though it's not the first time the isolated country has made those pronouncements. Jean Lee, director of…

By PBS News Hour

Arts Jul 01

Doom Towns
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Graphic novel shows life in Nevada’s ‘doom towns’ during atomic testing

Throughout the Cold War, the U.S. tested nearly a thousand atomic weapons in the Nevada desert 125 miles north of Las Vegas. The mushroom clouds from those tests were visible from the Vegas strip and became an unlikely tourist attraction.

By PBS News Hour

Politics Aug 03

Watch 4:34
News Wrap: Kansas incumbent loses House GOP primary; Obama pardons 214

In our news wrap Wednesday, Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.) lost the GOP primary on Tuesday. During his three terms, he repeatedly conflicted with party leaders, a pattern that cost him his seat on the House Agricultural Committee. Also, President Obama…

By PBS News Hour

Mar 02

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What are the impacts of the UN’s North Korean sanctions?

By PBS News Hour

The UN has imposed broad sanctions against North Korea in response to its recent nuclear tests. Designed to limit nuclear capabilities, the sanctions would impact many sectors of the insular Asian state’s economy. Judy Woodruff is joined by Samantha Power,…

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Mar 02

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News Wrap: UN approves tough sanctions against North Korea for nuclear tests

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Wednesday, the UN Security Council responded to North Korea’s recent nuclear tests by unanimously approving its toughest sanctions against the Communist state in 20 years. Also, a U.S. special operations unit captured a significant leader of…

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Apr 25

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News Wrap: Bombs rip through Shiite campaign rally in Baghdad

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