Breaking Package Containing Ricin Was Intercepted in the White House Mail A package containing ricin was intercepted in the White House mail, a U.S. official familiar with the matter said. The package appeared to have come from Canada, and no suspects are yet in custody, the official said.

Election Winner Could Hinge on How Quickly States Count Mail Ballots Many states allow election workers to start processing mail ballots before Election Day, and so count them relatively swiftly. Some states don’t open envelopes containing mail ballots until Election Day.