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U.S.S. Nautilus (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

One Tank Trips: The Submarine Nautilus In Groton, Conn.

The U.S.S. Nautilus is one very special boat. It was built in 1954 and is now open to public viewing as part of the museum in Groton.

2013/05/08

U.S. United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice (3R) votes at a U.N. Security Council meeting on imposing a fourth round of sanctions against North Korea in an attempt to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile programs on March 7, 2013 in New York City. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images News)

US Vows To Defend Itself Against Nuclear Threats As UN Approves New Sanctions Against N. Korea

The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday for tough new sanctions to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test, a move that sparked a furious Pyongyang to threaten a nuclear strike against the United States.

2013/03/07

A man goes fishing across the Hudson River from the Indian Point nuclear power plant (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Riverkeeper Calls For Shutdown Of Indian Point In NRC Filing

Thursday marked yet another call for the shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear power facility in Westchester County, citing possible danger to the area.

2012/11/15

Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan, N.Y. (file / credit: Mario Tama/GettyImages)

Safety Concerns Might Mean Shutdown For Indian Point

A local nuclear power plant faces a possible shutdown after officials and activists have expressed fear over the facility’s operations.

2012/10/15

The Indian Point nuclear power plant - Buchanan, NY (file / credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Employee Sues Indian Point Nuclear Plant, Claims Inadequate And Lax Security Conditions

“His main concern is the security and safety of the 20 million people who live within the 50 mile meltdown zone at Indian Point,” said Clifton Travis’ attorney Amy Bellantoni.

2012/09/13

Indian Point Spokesman, Critic React To NRC Approval Of New Nuke Plant

Not since before the Three Mile Island accident in 1979 have federal regulators approved a license for a new nuclear plant – until now.

2012/02/10

NRDC, Riverkeeper Look At Replacement Options For For Indian Point

An environmental group says that if the Indian Point nuclear plant suffered an accident like the one in Japan, the consequences could be worse.

2011/10/17

Entergy Stunned As Gov. Cuomo Continues Push To Close Indian Point

Entergy officials were stunned after a meeting last week with a top advisor to the governor. It was the first time a member of the governor’s staff told the plant operators face-to-face that Cuomo wants the Indian Point plant closed.

2011/06/29

NJ Gov. Chris Christie (credit: Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

NJ Gov. Christie Presents Energy Master Plan

Gov. Chris Christie is going green, unveiling an energy master plan that would reduce the Garden State’s energy carbon footprint by 22.5 percent in ten years.

2011/06/07

The Indian Point nuclear power plant - Buchanan, NY - File / Photo: Monika Graff/Getty Images

Federal Officials Talking Indian Point Safety Tonight

Tonight, officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will break it all down for the public – general safety at Indian Point and how the nuclear power plant performed in 2010.

2011/06/02