"Widespread Bomb Threat Hoaxes Trigger Evacuations at Multiple State Capitols"

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The FBI is investigating numerous hoax bomb threats that were sent to state capitols across the United States via email, warning of explosives planted in the buildings. The threats, believed to be originating from overseas, led to evacuations and lockdowns, although no credible threats were found. The FBI emphasizes the seriousness of such hoaxes and encourages public vigilance and reporting of suspicious activities.
- FBI 'aware' of hoax bomb threats sent to state capitols around the country ABC News
- Multiple state Capitols evacuated due to mass-emailed bomb threats CNN
- Idaho among several states that received nonspecific state Capitol bomb threats LocalNews8.com
- Bomb threats force evacuations in several state capitols The Washington Post
- Bomb threat closes Mississippi Capitol Mississippi Today
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