Officials: Letter with ricin sent to senator

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 ~ Updated 11:14 PM

WASHINGTON -- An envelope addressed to Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi tested positive Tuesday for ricin, a potentially fatal poison, authorities said, heightening concerns about terrorism a day after a bombing killed three and left more than 170 injured at the Boston Marathon.

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