It’s still not clear how many people died in a nuclear accident in Russia last week. The accident involved a secretive missile program in Russia’s far north. At least five scientists were killed. Radiation has spiked. It’s not clear if the radiation is dangerous. There are conflicting reports that local residents are to be evacuated. Host Marco Werman speaks with Moscow-based reporter Charles Maynes.
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