Geoff Brumfiel
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World
Ukrainian Plane Crash In Iran: Here's What The Available Evidence Shows
Video footage and the locations of key Iranian military facilities lend credence to the idea that the jetliner carrying 176 people was accidentally shot down.
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Science
What Is Known About Iran's Nuclear Capabilities
How much time might it take for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon and a delivery system to launch it? Here are some scenarios for what could happen.
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Satellite Photos Reveal Extent Of Damage From Iranian Strike On Air Base In Iraq
At least five structures were damaged in the attack on the base in Anbar province, which apparently was precise enough to hit individual buildings. There have been no reports of casualties.
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Science
What Do We Know About Iran's Missiles And Its Arsenal Of Weapons?
Iran attacked military bases used by U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq with ballistic missiles. Over the past 20 years, Iran has built up a powerful force that is difficult to defend against.
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World
North Korea Promises A Christmas Surprise. Here Are The Options
With the holiday just days away and no sign of a diplomatic breakthrough in sight, here are what experts say are the possibilities for North Korea's "Christmas gift."
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Science
50 Years Ago, Americans Made The 2nd Moon Landing... Why Doesn't Anyone Remember?
Everyone knows about Apollo 11, the first moon landing. And about ill-fated Apollo 13. Between them is the forgotten mission — Apollo 12.
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World
North Korea Seen Lining Up Military Aircraft For Possible Show
Satellite images shared exclusively with NPR show North Korean fighters and helicopters massed at a single airbase. It could be another sign of escalating tensions.
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As SpaceX Launches Dozens Of Satellites At A Time, Some Fear An Orbital Traffic Jam
SpaceX and a rival company are rushing ahead with plans for constellations of thousands of satellites, but regulators might not be ready.
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World
Iran Says It's Reopening Its Most Controversial Uranium Enrichment Facility
Iran is reopening one of its most controversial uranium enrichment facilities. The move increases its ability to generate enriched uranium and puts more pressure on the already strained nuclear deal.
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Politics
U.S. Campaign Ads Are Popping Up On Russian Propaganda YouTube Channels
On YouTube, campaign ads have begun appearing on Russian propaganda channels. But it may be the algorithm, not collusion.