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Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist
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No injuries in Syria rocket attack on US base, military says
The U.S. military says a rocket attack has targeted a base in eastern Syria housing American troops causing no injuries or damage.
North Korea says new tests will help it counter US threats
North Korea said it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
Governors of Western states want nuclear testing compensation expanded
Atmospheric nuclear weapons testing exposed more states and more people to radiation fallout and resulting cancers and other diseases than the federal government currently recognizes, Western governors said.
Trump still hopes for North Korea deal after ominous report
Satellite photos showing new activity at a North Korean rocket launch site raised fresh doubts Wednesday that Kim Jong Un will ever give up his drive for nuclear weapons, yet talks continue and President Donald Trump said he was still hoping for the agreement that eluded the leaders at last week’s summit.
Brewery launch is on target in a Cold War-era missile command center
The new owners want to turn the Cold War-era site into a destination brewery.
Koreas summit kick-starts stalled nuclear talks with US
A better-than-expected outcome of the summit between the two Koreas immediately kick-started stalled negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang, boosting President Donald Trump’s high-stakes push to get the North to give up its nuclear weapons by the end of his first term in office.
Toxic waste sites, military bases in Florence’s path under close EPA watch
As Tropical Storm Florence spins inland, environmental regulators are monitoring more than three dozen toxic waste sites in the storm's path, as well as scores of low-lying water- and sewage-treatment plants at risk of flooding.
Feds shut down alleged ‘copycat' military recruiting sites
The companies say they helped a network of 7,500 military recruiters across the services.
By Karen Jowers