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Section of Disneyland evacuated after trash can explosion

By Ed Payne - CNN

It wasn't exactly Disney magic. It seemed more sinister at the time, when a trash can exploded at Disneyland on Tuesday evening, prompting the evacuation of the Mickey's Toontown section for a couple of hours

Colorado Governor signs new laws setting legal limits for recreational use of marijuana

By Brandon Rittiman - NBC

A stack of new marijuana regulations became law in Colorado with the governor's signature Tuesday morning. The first thing you need to know is don't use pot and drive.

$1 million Lamborghini catches fire at ETX gas station

By Timpson Volunteer Fire Department

A $1 million Lamborghini traveling through Timpson, caught fire at the Timpson Quick Stop Tuesday afternoon.

POLICE: Man runs red light while having sex in driver's seat, crashes car

By Bianca Cervantes

A half-naked man hiding behind a cactus, a bleeding, naked woman on the ground, and a crashed Ford Explorer were all elements of a crime scene in Albuquerque, NM, police said.

People use smartphones nearly an hour a day, study says

By Heather Kelly - CNN

Think back on your past 24 hours. How much time did you spend on your smartphone? Were you mostly texting, reading news, checking Twitter, or were you actually talking to another human?

Report: Louisiana ranks 48th in the nation for senior health

By United Healthcare

Louisiana is ranked 48th for senior health, according to the inaugural edition of United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report.

Patient with SARS-like virus dies in France

By CNN STAFF

France has recorded its first death of a patient diagnosed with a SARS-like virus that just recently was found in humans, according to the French government and the hospital treating the man.

A look at the changing face of the homeless

By Brittany Shannon-NBC

Poverty and homelessness is taking a toll on Genesee County, Michigan. What was once the portrait of manufacturing and industry has transformed into a bleak and all-too common picture.

Tonight's prime-time concert will raise funds of tornado victims

By Mark Barger-NBC

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

McCartney leaves guitar pick at Elvis' grave

By Breeanna Hare - CNN

Paul McCartney gives the best gifts. When the former Beatle visited Graceland, the mansion once occupied by the late Elvis Presley, on Sunday, he reportedly left a personalized guitar pick at Presley's grave.

China calls on citizens to behave as 'civilized tourists'

By CNN STAFF

(CNN) -- Doodling on ancient relics is not acceptable behavior. This declaration is part of a national convention posted Tuesday on the Chinese central government's website.

Rare Apple 1 computer sold for $671,000

By Doug Gross - CNN

A rare working model of the Apple 1, the tech giant's first desktop computer, sold for more than $671,000 over the weekend at an auction in Germany.

Elon Musk's fortune swells by $2.9 billion as Tesla, SolarCity surge

By James O'Toole NEW YORK (CNNMoney)

Elon Musk is on a roll this year, and he's got an extra $2.9 billion to show for it.

EU opens door to arming Syrian rebels; Russia will send more missiles to regime

By Holly Yan and Saad Abedine CNN

Syrian rebels fighting the Bashar al-Assad regime have been begging the world to arm them. Now, European Union countries may be stepping up to that call.

Google's quest to get more women in tech