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harmful substances
Coverage of harmful substances in the Nexus archive.
- As Laos’ methanol poisoning case begins, victims’ families, friends slam ‘cover-up’
A criminal case in Laos is finally proceeding two years after six travelers died and one was blinded by suspected methanol-tainted drinks. A distillery owner faces charges of running an illegal business and selling harmful substances, while victims' families and friends accuse authorities of a cover-up.
- How Does LA Count Election Ballots? It Begins With a Dog Sniff.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department dog checked incoming ballots for harmful substances at the Ballot Processing Center in the City of Industry, Calif., in November. The process involves using a canine to detect harmful substances during election ballot processing.