After Brussels, leaders tackling threat of nuclear terrorism

After Brussels, leaders tackling threat of nuclear terrorism

WASHINGTON (AP) — Still reeling from attacks in Brussels and Paris, world leaders are wrestling this week with the chilling prospect of the Islamic State group or other extremists unleashing a nuclear attack on a major Western city.

Preventing terrorists from obtaining nuclear materials is the central focus as President Barack Obama hosts leaders from roughly 50 countries for a nuclear security summit starting Thursday. Despite three previous summits and six years of Obama's prodding, security officials warn that the ingredients for a nuclear device or a "dirty bomb" are alarmingly insecure.

Chanel Prunier: Building a grassroots GOP in Massachusetts
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Chanel Prunier: Building a grassroots GOP in Massachusetts

Rep. Jim Lyons

On April 5, Chanel Prunier will stand for reelection as Republican National Committeewoman. Those of us who have "labored in the party vineyards" know that Prunier has been an outstanding, dedicated, and hard-working party representative in that office.

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