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On this day in history: Nevada began nuclear testing 74 years ago

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Monday marks an event that changed the course of history. On this day 74 years ago, nuclear testing kicked off at the Nevada Test Site, just 65 miles north of Las Vegas. This marked ...
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Nevada’s long history of nuclear training as President Trump reinstitutes testing

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — President Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing “immediately,” ending a moratorium that has been in place since 1992. On his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote: “The ...
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Nevada nuclear test site now hosts 1,500 unexpected species

The Nevada desert once scarred by mushroom clouds now shelters a surprisingly rich web of life, with scientists documenting roughly 1,500 plant and animal species inside the former nuclear proving ...
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On This Day in History: Operation Plumbbob tests nuclear weapons in Nevada desert

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — August 7, 1957, was a busy day at the Nevada Test Site. On this day in history, Operation Plumbbob was underway in the desert north of Las Vegas. The operation included 29 ...