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Intercontinental missile test-launched in Calif.

The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from a California base on Wednesday, a month after the test flight was postponed because of tensions with North Korea.Full story

US lawmakers seek limits on Russia cooperation

Republicans are trying to block Obama administration overtures to Russia on missile defense, creating a potential obstacle to arms control talks. Full story

U.S. says Korea tensions relatively low, despite missile tests

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Monday appeared to play down North Korea's six short-range missile launches over the past three days, describing tensions on the Korean peninsula as relatively low. Full story

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The New York Times reports that Russia has sent advanced cruise missiles to Syria, illustrating the depth of its support for Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Time magazine’s Michael Crowley discusses.

  Alarming ineptitude revealed in care of US nuclear arsenal

Rachel Maddow reports on a scandal surrounding the supervision of America's nuclear weaponry stored at Minot Air Force Base that has resulted in a slew of dismissals and further investigations into the "rot" within the ranks that has created this dangerous vulnerability.

  Israel continues airstrikes on Syria

Syrian activists say at least 42 soldiers are dead after two airstrikes from Israel. Israel is moving missile defense batteries to the north. NBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin reports.

  US weighs options for responding to Syria

David Rodhe, a Foreign Affairs columnist at Reuters, speaks with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin about Israeli airstrikes in Syria and U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan.

  How public opinion toward intervention has changed over 10 years

President Obama’s caution with Syria reflects a dramatic shift in how Americans think about war from just ten years ago, when similar calls to intervene in Iraq produced an intractable and, ultimately, deeply unpopular conflict. Steve Kornacki’s panelists discuss.

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