U.S. moves closer to underground nuclear weapons testing wit

Scientists charged with ensuring the aging U.S. stockpile of nuclear weapons are good to go - if needed - say they'll start shipping key components to Nevada's desert next year to prepare for underground testing they call "tickling the dragon's tail."

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