Package Containing Ricin Was Intercepted in the White House Mail

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Package Containing Ricin Was Intercepted in the White House Mail

An envelope containing the poison ricin was intercepted in the White House mail, a U.S. official familiar with the matter said Saturday.

The envelope appeared to come from Canada, and no suspects are yet in custody, the official said, adding that the envelope was addressed to President Trump and contained a letter that included a substance that tested positive for ricin. Law enforcement is investigating possibly similar envelopes addressed to authorities in Texas, the official said.

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