Sally Jewell Begins Her New Job as Secretary of the Interior
Sally Jewell was sworn in as the 51st Secretary of the Interior on Friday, and spent her first full day on the job on Monday.
Letter Containing Possible Ricin Addressed to President Obama Intercepted
Another letter was intercepted in Washington on Tuesday. This letter contained the same language as the letter that was addressed to Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi. This time, the letter was addressed to President Obama.
Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker Intended Recipient of Letter Containing Ricin
The off-site mail facility for the capitol intercepted a letter today that contained ricin, a deadly poison made from the castor oil plant.
Investigation into Boston Marathon Bombings Enters Second Day
The investigation into the twin bombings that took place near the finish line of the world famous Boston Marathon is into its second day today. Very little is being released to the public.