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"State Capitols Nationwide Evacuated Amid Widespread Bomb Threat Hoaxes"

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"State Capitols Nationwide Evacuated Amid Widespread Bomb Threat Hoaxes"
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Capitol buildings in at least 23 states received mass-emailed bomb threats, leading to evacuations and searches by law enforcement. No explosives or suspicious items were found, and the FBI is treating the threats as hoaxes but remains vigilant. The threats disrupted Capitol proceedings in several states, but officials emphasized the importance of continuing their work and maintaining public safety. The FBI urges the public to report any suspicious activity.

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  1. Multiple state Capitols evacuated due to mass-emailed bomb threats  CNN
  2. FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax  WSB Atlanta
  3. Bomb threats force evacuation of state capitols across U.S.  Axios
  4. Maine State House evacuated on first day of legislative session  WMTW Portland
  5. Maine State House evacuated as state capitols across U.S. face bomb threats  Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

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