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By that we mean it's fiery, and we promise it will spark your interest. >> on a serious note, a widely used product that could be in your home is more of a threat than you are probably aware of. abc's elizabeth leamy ignites the story about linseed oil. >> reporter: devastating fires. a week ago in illinois, the week before that, massachusetts. but like this blaze in washington, d.c., they were caused without a spark. the flames started by themselves. it is the danger of linseed oil, a wood stain and sealant found in every hardware store. we're going to show you how it happens. s to tossing so...

To -- to send threats. >> reporter: a man tried to break into the studio to meet gymnast shawn johnson on the show, with a gun, duct tape and love letters found in his car according to police. security was tightened when erin andrews received e-mail threats. the producers released a statement saying they take the health and safety of all our competitors and employees very seriously. the lapd and fbi are on the trail of the mystery white powder, which turned out not to be anthrax. >> you do a 360 around the package, where it came from, and that can give you the lead. >> reporter: meanwhile bris...

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Well, there is nothing quite like a bit of cloak and well, there's nothing quite like a bit of cloak and dagger, especially on a wednesday hump day morning. this one, though, centers on the killing of a top al qaeda leader in yemen just over a year ago. >> it seems the lady in his life and a cia spy led to his downfall. abc's brian ross has the details. >> reporter: he evaded the u.s. for years, but a new report says anwar al awaky's downfol may have been linked to his wife's shopping list for pantene sham pop, nevea, dove soap, and other items not available in yemen. we have sent other peop...