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Leaky Hanford Tanks Subject of Special Washington State Senate Committee Hearing Thursday
Leaky Hanford Tanks Subject of Special Washington State Senate Committee Hearing Thursday
Leaky Hanford Tanks Subject of Special Washington State Senate Committee Hearing Thursday
For years it's been known that a number of the hazardous waste storage tanks at Hanford have been leaking, but awareness has been heightened after the U.S. Dept. of Energy confirmed six tanks are leaking several hundred gallons a year. Since taking office, Governor Jay Inslee had already been paying close attention to Hanford and has called for intensified effort on the cleanup...
North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its ‘Archenemy’ – We Care Because?
North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its ‘Archenemy’ – We Care Because?
North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test, Calls U.S. Its ‘Archenemy’ – We Care Because?
Sometimes—like when they call themselves "space conquerors" after launching a satellite that broke almost immediately and tumbled out of orbit—it can be hard to take North Korea seriously. Other times—like when they threaten another test of their nuclear program at a highly delicate time for their neighbors, politically—it seems wiser to keep a close eye on them.
North Korea Fails in Attempt to Launch Long-Range Missile
North Korea Fails in Attempt to Launch Long-Range Missile
North Korea Fails in Attempt to Launch Long-Range Missile
North Korea found itself front and center in the international community when it launched a long-range missile Friday morning, local time. Despite the country’s reported efforts, officials in the US claim the launch failed because the rocket broke before leaving the Earth’s atmosphere.