nuclear weapons

November 17, 2024

US moves closer to underground testing of nuclear weapons stockpile without any actual explosions

October 13, 2023 Scott Sonner, Associated Press

RENO, Nev. — Scientists charged with ensuring the aging U.S. stockpile of nuclear weapons are good to go — if needed — say they’ll start shipping key components to Nevada’s desert next year to prepare […]

Nuclear fears in US amid Russia-Ukraine war: AP-NORC poll

April 4, 2022 Ben Fox, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Russia’s war on Ukraine has most Americans at least somewhat worried that the U.S. will be drawn directly into the conflict and could be targeted with nuclear weapons, with a new poll […]