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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Attorney: Scant evidence linking Mississippi man to ricin-laced letters sent to president, senator

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Mississippi man arrested for mailing suspected ricin to leaders; claimed conspiracy to sell body parts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Full toxicology results revealed in November that Urooj Khan was poisoned.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A relative's plea led authorities to conduct an expanded substance screen after Urooj Khan's unexpected death.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Authorities say at least 12 students and five adults have been taken to Atlanta hospitals after they were evacuated from an elementary school amid concerns about carbon monoxide in the building.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Updated with video; A household item that's gaining in popularity is causing an influx in calls to the Georgia Poison Center.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Federal food program that screens produce for contamination spared until end of 2012

Monday, May 21, 2012  Updated with video; We spoke to Chehaw Zoo Director, Kevin Hils, to find out two simple ways to tell a venomous snake from a non-venomous.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day viewers wanted to know what to do if you find a snake in your home. Experts say do not try to kill it.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Updated with video; Local physicians say there is no treatment for Norovirus and people are still contagious for three days after symptoms disappear.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Foragers collect big haul as heavy rains help produce bounty of wild mushrooms in Northeast

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Updated with video; There aren't too many poisonous spiders in southwest Georgia, but you need to look out for the ones we've got!