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US unveiling new, more restrictive nuclear policy
April 6, 2010 3:41 PM
The Obama administration is pledging to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in the nation's defense. The administration's nuclear posture review, released Tuesday, asserts with caveats that the United States would not use nuclear weapons to respond to a chemical or biological attack. That assurance would only apply... more » -
Vermont towns want nuclear power plant closed
March 3, 2010 12:08 PM
In their annual town meeting on Tuesday, folks in this Vermont ski town voted on a town budget, debated the need for a new roof on the fire department building and adjourned at lunchtime to nosh on Tracey Coutts' famous "yummy chicken pieces" casserole and cherry pie. But at... more » -
North Korea threatens nuclear attack over US drills
February 25, 2010 9:43 AM
North Korea has reacted to U.S.-South Korean military maneuvers scheduled next month with a threat and a warning. Pyongyang says it could launch a "powerful" attack if the drills proceed, warning that it could even resort to nuclear means. The threat, routinely issued before the regularly scheduled military exercises,... more » -
Loan guarantees recharge nuclear debate
February 10, 2010 10:21 AM
President Barack Obama's proposal to triple federal loan guarantees for the construction of new nuclear power plants has galvanized critics of the existing program, which they say is on the verge of throwing taxpayer support behind four projects facing untold costs and dependent on unproven technology. In his $3.8... more » -
Florida town warms up to proposed nuclear plant
October 7, 2009 11:33 AM
Not much has changed in this Gulf Coast town since Elvis Presley filmed "Follow that Dream" here 48 years ago - except that a shrinking economy dependent on fishing, shrimping and agriculture has left more people looking for work. Jobs are a big reason most residents favor Progress Energy's... more » -
US, UK and France tell Iran to open nuke site
September 25, 2009 12:45 PM
The leaders of the U.S., Britain and France are demanding that Iran fully disclose its nuclear ambitions "or be held accountable" to the world community. Amid the disclosure of a secret Iranian nuclear facility today, President Barack Obama declared that Tehran is "breaking rules that all nations must follow" aimed... more »
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