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    The North Korean Nuclear Crisis

    At his press conference this morning, one issue the President wasn't asked about is North Korea, which is once again vying for the world's attention. A ship reportedly loaded with banned weapons is being trailed by an American destroyer, the USS John McCain. There are reports of plans to fire a missile toward Hawaii.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    At his press conference this morning, one issue the President wasn't asked about is North Korea, which is once again vying for the world's attention. A ship reportedly loaded with banned weapons is being trailed by an American destroyer, the USS John McCain. There are reports of plans to fire a missile toward Hawaii. We look at the provocations and possible options for the United States and the United Nations.

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    Obama Talks Tough on Iran; North Korea Vies for World's Attention
    1. 0:00The President Takes Questions
    2. 10:38The North Korean Nuclear CrisisYou’re reading this
    3. 43:11A Feisty Obama Defends Public Option for Healthcare
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      New America Foundation / The Atlantic

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Obama Talks Tough on Iran; North Korea Vies for World's Attention
    1. 0:00The President Takes Questions
    2. 10:38The North Korean Nuclear CrisisYou’re reading this
    3. 43:11A Feisty Obama Defends Public Option for Healthcare
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