Cadmium in Chinese Kids Jewelry Triggers New U.S. Inquiries
Federal and state watchdogs opened inquiries into cadmium in children's jewelry following an AP investigation. Wal-Mart pulled many suspect items, while regulators urged manufacturers not to substitute cadmium for lead. Lab tests found 12 pieces with cadmium at or above 10 percent by weight, including a piece at 91 percent.
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Jeff Weidenhamer
Ashland University
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Ohio
United States
New tombs bolster claim workers built Giza pyramids
Egypt unveiled 4000 year old shaft tombs near the Great Pyramids with 12 skeletons and beer and bread jars. Archaeologist Zahi Hawass says the workers were paid laborers, not slaves, countering Herodotus myth and Hollywood depictions.
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Supreme Court faces potential flood of corporate election ads
Washington report outlines how a Supreme Court decision could allow corporations unions and wealthy donors to fund election time advertising for national campaigns. Possible rulings range from free rein for political ads to maintaining current bans with partial disclosure.
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Justice Department orders tougher push on tribal crime
The Department directs prosecutors in 33 states to intensify efforts against violence on Indian reservations focusing on offenses against women and children. Attorney General Holder will announce the plan after a memo from Deputy Attorney General Ogden, which also calls for 47 new prosecutors and FBI personnel to be assigned to tribal crime cases.
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Salt crusade: Bloomberg aims to cut sodium in NYC foods
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg pushes voluntary guidelines to reduce salt in foods by up to 40 percent across products over five years. The health department aims for broad reductions in peanut butter canned vegetables cereals chips cold cuts processed cheese salsa while noting current Americans consume excess sodium linked to heart disease and stroke.
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