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Enriched Uranium Particle Appears Over Alaska — and No One Knows Why
By Rafi Letzter published
A research plane detected a single particle of enriched uranium over Alaska's Aleutian Islands. The particle's origin is a mystery.
How Do Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Work?
By Laura Geggel published
How do intercontinental ballistic missiles — including the one North Korea launched Tuesday (Nov. 28) that flew more than 10 times higher than the International Space Station — work?
North Korea's Latest Missile Test Suggests It Could Reach US East Coast
By Mike Wall published
North Korea's latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) suggests that the nuclear-armed rogue nation can now hit the U.S. East Coast, experts say.
Elon Musk: AI Poses Bigger Threat to Humanity Than North Korea
By Denise Chow published
Elon Musk recently tweeted that North Korea doesn't pose as much of a threat to humanity as the rise of artificial intelligence.
North Korea Threatens Guam: Facts About the US Territory
By Tia Ghose published
North Korea recently threatened the tiny U.S. territory of Guam, but what is the history of this island, and what is its strategic importance?
Fire and Fury: How to Survive a Nuclear Attack
By Tia Ghose published
While a nuclear attack by North Korea would be horrific, there are still things emergency responders can to do prepare for such an event.
Hwasong-14 Missile Test: Can North Korea's Rockets Reach the US?
By Tom Metcalfe published
Are North Korean rockets capable of reaching American shores?
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