Nuclear Weapons

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Seattle Now

The secret history of nukes in WA

Since the launch of the Manhattan Project 80 years ago, Washington has been a hub for both facilities that make components of nuclear weapons and the weapons themselves. KUOW investigative fellow Gracie Todd dug into our legacy with nukes and is here to tell us all about it.
By
Patricia Murphy

Clare McGrane

Dec 14, 2021 at 5:04 am
North Korea Warns U.S. Over Biden's 'Big Blunder'

Citing President Biden's speech to Congress, North Korea says the United States will face a grave situation if it continues to pursue its "hostile policy" toward the country's nuclear program.
By
Jackie Northam

May 02, 2021 at 7:50 am NPR
U.N. Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapons Takes Effect, Without The U.S. And Others

"For the first time in history, nuclear weapons are going to be illegal in international law," says Elayne Whyte, who oversaw the treaty's creation.
By
Bill Chappell

Jan 22, 2021 at 8:14 am NPR
Morning Edition

Hiroshima Atomic Bombing Raising Questions 75 Years Later

The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were said at the time to be justified as the only way to end World War II. Seventy five years later, legal experts say they would now be war crimes.
By
David Welna

Aug 06, 2020 at 2:01 am NPR
SoundQs

Is Seattle a target for nuclear attack?

Our region is home to global companies like Amazon and Microsoft - and it's home to large cache of nuclear weapons and military assets.
By
Deborah Wang

Nov 07, 2019 at 12:04 am
SoundQs

What should you do in the event of a nuclear attack?

If you don't know, you're not alone.
By
Deborah Wang

Oct 31, 2019 at 12:04 am
Historic Arms Control Treaty Ends With Washington And Moscow Blaming Each Other

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was signed in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The U.S. has long accused Russia of refusing to comply with its terms.
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Sasha Ingber

Aug 02, 2019 at 8:41 am NPR
Russia's new missile is aimed at... Snohomish County?

Could a military site in Snohomish County really be a target for a new Russian missile?
By
Gil Aegerter

Feb 26, 2019 at 8:31 am
What To Expect From North Korea At The Next Trump-Kim Summit

Analysts weigh the possible offers North Korea's leader could make later this month in Vietnam.
By
Anthony Kuhn

Feb 20, 2019 at 7:21 am NPR
U.S. Announces It Will Withdraw From Nuclear Arms Control Treaty With Russia

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. will suspend its obligations under the 1987 INF treaty as of Saturday and pull out in six months if Russia isn't deemed to be in compliance.
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Sasha Ingber

Feb 01, 2019 at 9:03 am NPR

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