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  Soundside

  'This moment is kind of a glow up for nuclear weapons' and Washington is playing a major role

  With more than 1100 warheads deployed on submarines based out of Naval Base Kitsap; Washington State has the third largest nuclear arsenal in the world, exceeded only by Russia and the rest of the United States. How worried should we be?
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  Soundside

  How concerned should you be about nuclear radiation from Ukraine?

  In the last two weeks, news of skirmishes around Ukraine's nuclear power plants are producing a lot of anxiety. That's not even taking into account that Russian President Vladimir Putin has put Russian nuclear forces on high alert. Should something unimaginable happen, what risk does nuclear fallout pose to Washington State?
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  As Russia's Ukraine war intensifies, some warn nuclear escalation is possible

  Russian President Vladimir Putin gave orders to his nation's nuclear forces over the weekend, but their exact meaning is unclear. Russia has more nuclear weapons than any other nation.

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  Washington, Oregon officials prep up for worst-case radiological event scenario from Russia and Ukraine conflict

  Northwest officials are preparing in case a radiological event should occur anywhere in the world because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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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.
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  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.

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  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.

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  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.
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  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.
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  SoundQs

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

  If you don't know, you're not alone.

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