Is toxic cadmium in your jewelry?Concern about the heavy metal cadmium in jewelry grew as a California environmental group said new testing of adult necklaces and bracelets bought at three leading retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Aeropostale, detected high levels of the toxic material - as much as 75 percent by weight.

Toxic metal cadmium found in jewelry for adultsConcern about the heavy metal cadmium in jewelry grew Tuesday as a California environmental group said new testing of adult necklaces and bracelets bought at three leading retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Aeropostale, detected high levels of the toxic material — as much as 75 percent by weight.

Chicago State hires Olympians to boost sports programUniversity hopes former athletes will inspire off field too Chicago State University's athletics department hopes the hiring of two former Olympians will help open fundraising doors and attract recruits for track and field and other \"minor\" sports with a lower profile than men's and women's basketball.