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White powder mailed to 15 U.S. embassies in Europe

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Envelopes containing white powder that later tested negative for toxins were mailed to 15 U.S. embassies in Europe this month, the State Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday. (link)

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