NPR gets bomb threat

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- National Public Radio staffers say they think a bomb threat mailed to its Washington offices is related to the controversial firing of Juan Williams.

Williams was let go from his position as an NPR news analyst last Wednesday after he said on TV's "The O'Reilly Factor" that people wearing Muslim garb on airplanes make him nervous. The firing sparked a backlash with thousands of people reportedly complaining about the decision.

The Washington Post reported NPR received a bomb threat Monday at its Washington headquarters and immediately contacted local and federal authorities, who advised NPR officials not to publicly discuss the matter.

Although the letter didn't mention the Williams firing, unidentified NPR staffers told the Post privately they think that was the reason for the threat.

The organization warned employees about a security threat without offering details and assured them "extra precautions" were being taken to protect them, the newspaper said.