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Politics Jan 04

Joe Biden believes U.S. is closer than ever to nuclear war

By Daniel Bush

World Aug 10

Tourists stroll along a road on the island of Guam, a U.S. Pacific Territory, August 10, 2017.  REUTERS/Erik De Castro
5 things you likely didn’t know about Guam

Despite coming to the center of attention in recent days, Guam remains a relatively isolated island known for little more than its U.S. military port.

By Amber Partida

Economy Jul 20

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How do we invest in the future of humanity? Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom explains

Economics correspondent Paul Solman recently traveled to Oxford University’s Future of Humanity Institute. And yes, there is an institute that studies only that -- the future of the human race.

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Politics Dec 23

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Donald Trump’s fighting words are worrying to some

President-elect Trump tweeted this week that the U.S. needs to build up its nuclear arsenal. He also declared that should an arms race occur, the U.S. would triumph over any adversary. John Yang talks to Joseph Cirincione of the Ploughshares…

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Politics Dec 23

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‘Let it be an arms race,’ says Trump after controversial tweets

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Dec 23

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Shields and Brooks on Trump’s unprecedented transition

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President-elect Donald Trump made headlines this week for his reference to a possible arms race and his involvement in U.S. foreign policy prior to taking office. Judy Woodruff speaks with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David…

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Nov 28

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In 1985 interview, Castro spoke of fearing U.S. invasion

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In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, an excerpt from a 1985 interview with Fidel Castro conducted by our own Robert MacNeil. During the conversation, Castro describes the origin of the Cuban Missile Crisis, asserts that after the Bay…

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Jul 31

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Top Navy Commander says America uses nuclear-armed submarines to deter adversaries

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Jul 31

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Nuclear submarine captain: Nobody wants a launch to happen

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