U.S. warns North Korea of 'massive military response' U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is responding to North Korea's latest nuclear test by saying threats to the United States and its allies "will be met with a massive military response."September 3, 2017
Here are the facts about North Korea's nuclear test North Korea has claimed to have tested a hydrogen bomb, which is far more powerful than an atomic bomb. Experts think they may have pulled it off.September 3, 2017
North Korea claims successful hydrogen bomb test North Korea announced the test on state television, saying it was "successful" in loading a hydrogen bomb onto an intercontinental ballistic missile. It's the country's sixth nuclear test.September 3, 2017
North Korea launches another missile, this one over Japan North Korea continues to defy a U.N. Security Council ban on missile launches with its second test in four days. Japanese officials say it soared over their territory before hitting the ocean.August 28, 2017
North Korea photos suggest new solid-fuel missile designs Concept diagrams of the missiles were seen hanging on a wall behind leader Kim Jong Un while he visited a plant that makes solid-fuel engines for the country's ballistic-missile program.August 22, 2017
America's longest war continues America's involvement in Afghanistan is nearing the 16 year mark -- a count that will continue to grow for the foreseeable future.August 22, 2017
Truth, Politics and Power: A North Korea update The U.S. and South Korea this week commenced computer-simulated military drills designed to prepare for a possible war with a nuclear-capable North Korea. Former NPR host Neal Conan explores the diplomatic and military situation with a former negotiator, a former high level Pentagon official and a historian.August 22, 2017
How to be more than a bystander After the violence in Charlottesville, what can concerned citizens do beyond marching? MPR News host Kerri Miller hosted a discussion on how to be more than a bystander.August 21, 2017
Trump will address path forward on Afghanistan Signaling that the U.S. military expects its mission to continue, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Sunday hailed the launch of the Afghan Army's new special operations corps, declaring that "we are with you and we will stay with you."August 20, 2017