Envelopes containing white powder set off anthrax scares in five Alabama cities, shutting down two federal courthouses Monday and trapping a congressman in his office as authorities tested the substance. No one was injured, and none of the letters tested positive for anthrax or other hazardous substances. A letter found Sunday by an employee prompted the closure of Birmingham's federal courthouse, and two letters sent to the federal courthouse in Anniston led to another shutdown Monday.
January 05, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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Envelopes containing white powder set off anthrax scares in five Alabama cities, shutting down two federal courthouses Monday and trapping a congressman in his office as authorities tested the substance.
No one was injured, and investigators said at least five of the letters — all sent to the offices of senators or congressmen — were believed to be from the same source.
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