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American Girl Jewelry Kit Recalled for Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 75,000 American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kits distributed by EKSuccess Brands, a division of Wilton Brands Inc., of Woodbridge, Ill. The surface coating on some of the beads contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. No injuries have been reported.

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How to Be a Superhero (Magic Not Required)

Anyone looking for a light, breezy read today might feel the urge to click elsewhere when I mention that September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. But wait! If you stick with me, you’ll soon see that this is an article about health, hope, and happiness — and how you can achieve each of those…