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"The Voice" Coach Adam Levine defends "I hate this country" remark

Does Adam Levine really hate America? The Maroon 5 frontman was heard muttering "I hate this country" Tuesday night after viewers ousted the two singers he's coaching on "The Voice."

Hickenlooper signs bills regulating, taxing legal marijuana in Colorado

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper made history Tuesday morning by signing several bills concerning the implementation of legal marijuana into law. Hickenlooper, a Democrat, opposed Amendment 64, which voters approved last November.

Hurricane Barbara hits Mexico

(CNN) -- Hurricane Barbara crashed ashore Wednesday afternoon along Mexico's southern Pacific coast.

Disneyland worker arrested in connection with explosion inside theme park

(CNN) -- Disneyland employees are paid to serve up magic and memories -- but not like this.

Man faces felony theft charge for sheltering stray dog

EAST FELICIANA, LA (NBC33) — An act of compassion landed an East Feliciana man with warrant for his arrest on a felony theft charge. It all started when he found a stray dog on his property.

Taco bell creates a buzz and puts a ring on it

USA Today reports the fast-food chain sent eight one-of-a-kind rings to quasi celebrities who are also social-media savvy Taco Bell fans. 

Is your city one of the fittest in the United States?

The American College of Sports Medicine created the rankings of the top fifty metropolitan areas in the US by studying their environmental and physical health. 

Moms are breadwinners in record 4 out of 10 households

Moms are the sole or primary breadwinner in four out of 10 households with children, a record high according to an analysis of U.S. Census data by the Pew Research Center. But that doesn't mean Americans approve.

Prosecutors: Teen's plan to attack school included napalm, background music

The Oregon teen accused of planning to bomb his high school had a detailed itinerary for his attack that included napalm bombs, firearms and killing himself before the police could, authorities said Tuesday.

Prime time concert raises funds for tornado victims

As the recovery from last week's devastating tornados in Oklahoma continues, some of music's biggest stars are lending a helping hand.

5 Ways to Grow Your Small Business

Growing your business will not cost you a lot if you are clear on what you want to achieve and how you are going to achieve it.

Freight train hits truck and derails in Maryland; it 'felt like an earthquake'

A CSX freight train collided with a commercial truck and derailed in the Baltimore area Tuesday, officials said, seriously injuring the truck's driver and leading to an explosion that a witness said could be felt blocks away.

Arizona mom doesn't belong in Mexican jail, daughter says

(CNN) -- An Arizona mother of seven will be back in court on Wednesday as a judge weighs whether she will go free or remain behind bars in Mexico, her family said.

Alcohol product screen time on the rise while smoking is down

A new study finds while tobacco brand placements in movies acceptable for children has dropped alcohol placements are on the rise. 

Two Soldiers win national Golden Gloves championships

Two Soldiers in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program won 2013 National Golden Gloves Boxing Championships at the Salt Palace Convention Center, May 18, in Salt Lake City.