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Nobel Prize Winner: Nuclear War 'a Tiny Tantrum Away'
Beatrice Fihn said people could choose to ditch nuclear weapons or life.
Kim Jong Un Celebrates Latest Missile Launch
Kim's visit to Mount Paektu gave him a moment to reflect on the "emotion-charged days when he realized the great historic cause of completing the state nuclear force without yielding even a moment."
How Is U.S. Preparing for Nuclear War With North Korea?
The practice sessions come after North Korea slammed Trump as a "mentally deranged dotard" on Saturday.
Former U.S. Commander Warns of 'Bloody' Korea War
The former commander of U.S. forces in South Korea is warning that some are taking lightly the idea of war with North Korea.
Our Brains May Prevent Us From Fearing Nuclear War
There may be a psychological explanation for why the world is not more worried about possible nuclear warfare.
Trump's Delusions Could Have Deadly Consequences
President Donald Trump's belief that the "Access Hollywood" tape is fake is evidence of a dangerous disorder, psychiatrists warn.
Nuclear Missile Silo Converted Into Airbnb Listing
The converted Cold War–era silo housed an intercontinental ballistic missile with a warhead 32 times more powerful than what the United States dropped on Hiroshima.
Kim Jong Un Is Teaching Children How to Kill Americans
North Korea is using video games to teach kids how to assassinate Americans at a propaganda camp.
Three Apocalypse Theories That Could Actually Happen
Nibiru is not going to destroy the world, and these three possibilities are not likely to either.
Are Trump and Kim Jong Un the Same Person?
Perhaps they're more alike than they might like to admit.
Congress Is Reviewing Trump's Nuclear Authority
"This discussion is long overdue," said Republican Senator Bob Corker.
Japan PM: 'No Point' To North Korea Talks
There is no reason to believe the North stopped developing war weapons, according to Shinzo Abe.
North Korea Threatens War With U.S., Calls for Peace
North Korea has backed communist insurgencies around the world, but never to the extent in which the U.S. was involved in global conflicts.
North Korea's Missiles Can Shoot Farther Than Ours
Are Kim Jong Un's weapons more powerful than Trump's?
Trump's North Korea Rhetoric 'Stepped Over The Line'
Kerry warns of "the risk of tweeting yourself or insulting yourself into a position where something happens"
Ex-CIA Chief Names Top Three Immediate Threats to U.S.
"The thing that scares me the most in the long term is the state of our politics here, and...it's gotten worse," Michael Morell said.
'Mad Dog Trump' Leaflets Likely Came From North Korea
Leaflets from North Korea typically contain anti-American content but the latest wave are aimed specifically at Trump
The Art of the Nuclear Deal
Doing more of the same with China—cajoling it to help while threatening to punish its companies that do business with Pyongyang—isn't working.
Trump Has Made Nuclear War More Likely: Ex-Defense Sec.
On Iran, William Perry is clear: "If the deal were abandoned...Iran will resume the nuclear program they had before."
University of Hawaii Prepares for Nuclear Attack
Administrators sent a message Monday "in light of concerns about North Korea missile tests."
U.S. Nears Missile Sale to Japan Amid Nuclear Threat
The sale of $113 million worth of advanced air-to-air missiles to Japan needs to be approved by Congress.
North Korea Could Kill Over 3 Million in Nuclear Strike
New analysis uses North Korea's estimated capabilities to calculate the amount of casualties that would result from a nuclear attack.
Forget Doomsday, We're About to Enter a Radioactive Age
The Plutocene would be characterised by extremely high global temperatures, leading to "mega-cyclones, mega-floods and super-tropical terrestrial environments."
U.S. Provoked North Korea to Fire Missile, Says Russia
More sanctions will not curb North Korea's ambitions, Russia's deputy foreign minister said, but a U.S. military response will not do it either.
Trump's Generals Can Save The World From War
From war with North Korea to deadly ISIS attacks, Trump's generals are protecting America from its enemies—and perhaps the president.
Even a Minor Nuclear War Would Be a Disaster for Earth
Starting a nuclear war really would bring "fire and fury like the world has never seen."
Should Twitter Shut Down Donald Trump's Account?
Banning the president might be a bad precedent to set. But with an accidental nuclear war on the table, it begs the question: Who cares about precedent?
Gorka Blames 'Fake News' for His Insult to Tillerson
Tillerson said "Americans should sleep well at night" after President Trump leveled "fire and fury" threat at North Korea.
God Gives Trump Authority to Wage War, Adviser Says
The president said nuclear threats from North Korea would be met with "fire and fury."