(On the other hand, she notes, the White House did a masterful job of using the threat of biological weapons of mass destruction as a justification for the 2003 invasion of Iraq.) “In a world divided ...

A hoaxer who sent packages of white powder marked as "anthrax" to female MPs has admitted targeting 16 victims. Richard Hayes, 40, sent substances including flour, protein powder and bicarbonate ...

Hoax attacks using white powder play on fears that date to 2001, when letters containing deadly anthrax were mailed to news organizations and the offices of two U.S. senators. Those letters killed ...

The substance is particularly nervewracking because it resembles anthrax, a weapon that can kill quickly if inhaled. Throughout the years, letters containing white powder have been used in hoaxes ...