stevia popped up in 1995. in 2008, the agency added stevia to the list recognized as safe.ecause stevia has only been in u.s. market a few years only a couple hundred acres have been planted across the country. 100 acres were harvested near fresno. the leaves are spread out to dry as soon as harvested. then, shipped overseas for processing. stevia first hopes to grow hundreds of acres here in california. they plan on refining it here, too. >> so what we're doing at stevia first is working to expand stevia leaf production in california creating a more reliable global supply. >> now, stevia hopes to have sweeteners available on shelf later this year. >> things still looking the same. clear skies and look what is moving sort of into our direction. a storm not going to reach us but generating a huge wave heights. 29 feet. some swells going reach bay area friday. high surf. we have a high surf advisory in effect in this area for west and northwest-facing beaches good news for surfers from mavericks surfing event. 62 into early afternoon hours. partly cloudy skies and plenty of h

stevia popped up in 1995. in 2008, the agency added stevia to the list recognized as safe.via has only been in u.s. market a few years only a couple hundred acres have been planted across the country. 100 acres were harvested near fresno. the leaves are spread out to dry as soon as harvested. then, shipped overseas for processing. stevia first hopes to grow hundreds of acres here in california. they plan on refining it here, too. >> so what we're doing at stevia first is working to expand stevia leaf production in california creating a more reliable global supply. >> now, stevia hopes to have sweeteners available on shelf later this year. >> things still looking the same. clear skies and look what is moving sort of into our direction. a storm not going to reach us but generating a huge wave heights. 29 feet. some swells going reach bay area friday. high surf. we have a high surf advisory in effect in this area for west and northwest-facing beaches good news for surfers from mavericks surfing event. 62 into early afternoon hours. partly cloudy skies and plenty of high waves

a me reliable global supply of ste a stevia. >> and now stevia hopes to have the first commercial steviaon the store shelves later this year. look for that if you are interested. >>> new video may have you thinking twice about buying a thinking twice about buying a sub compact car. soon, californians from to salinas to san diego will have equal access to quality health insurance. those who need financial assistance will get it. and nobody will be denied because of a pre-existing condition. welcome to a new state of health. welcome to covered california. we are your health insurance marketplace. enroll today at coveredca.com. >>> tomorrow morning, start your day with mike nicco. >> the high pressure starting to push the clouds down. >> and at 6:00, don't miss michael finny. watch the morning news from 4:30 to 7:00. >>> do night, a wan iing about car that you or someone that you love may be driving. the really small cars may be a risk in a crash. 1 in 11 cars passed the test. >> reporter: mini cars can be fun squeezing into small places, but in a crash, not so much. in a new test of how mi

there are natural sweeteners for centuries like stevia. it comes in a powder or liquid. truvia is not as safe -- anytime you process the plant you'll run into problems. one is called monk fruit. typically from madagascar and africa. it's a natural swedener, around a long time, and has no side effects. you can also use carbonation, or put a low sugar fruit, like lemons or limes to sweeten it up. >> there's great alternatives. i'm so happy you came on to talk about this. thank you, doctor, for being here. >> thank you for having me, carol. >> get your workout clothes ready. we'll work off the fat from the extra serving of turkey or pumpkin pie you had over the holidays. >>> welcome back to a healthy you. how many of you out there made new year's resolutions to work out more? okay. now, how many of you will actually follow through with it? i know, sticking to a workout plan is so tough. but it doesn't have to be. pilates is a great workout that can do wonders for your body, and it's so much fun. and here to make it so much fun, is a core strength trainer and pilates instruc

. >> you guys did you -- >> well, there are natural sweeteners down for centuries like stevia, coming in a powder -- >> truvi -- truvia? >> that is -- any time you process the plants, you run problems. another one people haven't heard of is monk fruit, typically from madagascar, in africa. and it has really no side effects, can help, and also put a low sugar fruit like lemons or limes to sweeten it up for you and give us alternatives. >> well, this is a great, hot topic, thank you for being here. >> all right, thank you for having me here. >> get your workout clothes ready, because we'll burn off that fat from the extra turkey or pumpkin pie you may have had over the holidays. we'll do that when we come back. . >>> welcome back to "a healthy you." how many of you made new year's resolutions? how many of you stuck to it? i know, sticking to a work out plan is tough, pilates is a great work out that can do wonders for your body, and it is so much fun. and here to help you make it fun is holly jean cosner. >> i do yoga and pilates. >> that is beautiful, looks great. let's talk about stre

stevia had a fatal flaw. it's taste. tell us more.big story in the food business? >> they in the food business they call this the holy grail of beverages this idea you can have a zero calorie soda that no one had any health concerns about. so if you could come up with a replacement for as smpb pmaspe. that's in diet coke. that stuff is so bad four. i stopped drinking it. you get the sense you're drinking these chemicals. that's what's driving it. >> where did you get that sense? >> i don't know. >> just the air. >> i got the sense. from the very beginning. the launches. there have been questions and health concerns and you just realize that you were drinking, about a decade in i started thinking drinking regular coke while more sugar injuries i'm taking less of a risk than putting all these chemicals in my body. >> sure. >> i got a feeling i'm not the only person thinking that. >> a lot of people are giving up soda all together and drinking bottled water or juices or energy drinks. so soda sales are just dropping. >> down 7% on zero a

beverage industry is looking at replacing artificial sweet ens such as aspartame and saccharin with the steviat. >> this generation looks at health as to what can you add to my diet. where's the whole grains, antioxidants and fiber? >> reporter: ten years ago diet and nondiet soft drinks were the second most popular food item. today they fall into fourth place behind sandwiches, fruit, and vegetables. back at the gym andre juliano drinks a toast to that trend every day. his company is about to launch a new bottle design for water. don dahler, cbs news, new york. >>> a new york state man is reunited with his family this morning thanks to a lucky picture. nick lal simmons disappeared from his parents' house near rochester on knewier's day but the family saw a pier of him on the usa cover and were able to bring him home. ♪ [ ding! ] losing your chex mix too easily? time to deploy the boring-popcorn decoy bucket. then no one will want to steal the deliciousness. with a variety of tastes and textures only chex mix is a bag of interesting. . >>> good morning. welcome to wusa9. today is monday, janua

beverage industry is looking to replace artificial sweetens with those derived naturally from the stevia20 years ago it was about avoiding harmful substances, avoiding calories, sugar, fat, cholesterol. this generation looks at halt as what can you add to my diet. where are the whole grains, anti-oxidants, diet tear fiber. natural foods in general have increased in popularity. ten areas ago diet and nondiet soft drinks were the second most popular food item. today they have fallen to fourth place behind sandwiches, fruit and vegetables. back at the gym andre guilino drinks a toast to that trend every day. his company is about to launch a new bottle design, for water. don dahler, cbs news, new york. >> jeff: explosion from a very active volume dan owe in karo, indonesia isn't the town's residents running for cover earlier today. mount sinabung exploded just after midnight spewing a firestorm of gas and lava 13,000 feet into the air and up to three miles away. the volcano has erupted more than 77 times since yesterday. up next high-tech, you can wear. the hottest fashions at the consumer e

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. >>> in today's three big money headlines,p, a new driveway and just a test. joining me to break it all down, regina lewis. happy new year to you. let's get started with what's going up. >> well, food price. meat, poultry and fish. so what you will start to see probably first at restaurants is the lowest tier in those categories being glamorized. think tilapia instead of salmon, beef shavings. it goes back to recent droughts when herds had to be cut back and they haven't had time to bring them back up to the new demand fueled by an improving economy. high-end meat is in higher demand when the economy improves. >> what about this new way to drive that's just down the road? >> it's really unbelievable. and the projected growth numbers indicate it's not just a matter of if we will have self driving cars or sdcs as they are called, by 2025, 230,000 on the road. it leaps to 11.8 million. what's really fascinating is the side benefits. not just in terms of traffic. but there should be a direct correlation with a decrease in automobi

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.s. 15 days, but not in a row. for the first time, you can use nicorette... even if you slip up... so you can reach your goal. [ male announcer ] now, quit on your own terms with nicorette or nicoderm cq. [ male announcer ] now, quit on your own terms for me, it was heart-wrenching. bea: it takes a toll on everyone. i mean, it's a depressing disease to watch unfold before your eyes. you just don't see -- the person's soul is, like, gone. lisa: this disease just ravages a family. it changes your life. the magnitude of it is indescribable. art: now is the moment. if we work together, we can stop this epidemic. grace: contact brightfocus and learn more. ♪ >>> the techno never fails to get my heart pumping. sara haines take it away. >>> you know him as an action star. steven seagal may be trading it for political speeches. >> come on. >> apparently thinking about running for governor of arizona in a page right out of the arnold schwarzenegger playbook, and now seagal is involved in reality

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.s. 15 days, but not in a row. for the first time, you can use nicorette... even if you slip up... so you can reach your goal. [ male announcer ] now, quit on your own terms with nicorette or nicoderm cq. ♪ >>> oh, the techno never fails to get my heart pumping. take it away, sara haines. >>> you know him as an action star. not dan harris, but scripts for political speeches. >> come on. >> he's apparently thinking about running for governor of arizona, in a page right out of the arnold schwarzenegger playbook, and right now seagal is involved in reality show, shot in arizona, where he would like to increase border security. >> a little bit of trivia, and you can ask my parents, under siege is one of my favorite movies of all time. >> can we get your parents on the phone to confirm that? >> that's true. >> actually, we're starting a new show, it's called cultural literacy with bianna. that's next weekend. >>> from action heros to action shots, a group of friends attempt to shoot a basket

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness... ...from the stevia leaf.to you that aleve is the better choice for him, he's agreed to give it up. that's today? [ male announcer ] we'll be with him all day as he goes back to taking tylenol. i was okay, but after lunch my knee started to hurt again. and now i've got to take more pills. ♪ yup. another pill stop. can i get my aleve back yet? ♪ for my pain, i want my aleve. ♪ [ male announcer ] look for the easy-open red arthritis cap. [ male announcer ] even more impressive than the research this man has at his disposal is how he puts it to work for his clients. morning. morning. thanks for meeting so early. come on in. [ male announcer ] it's how edward jones makes sense of investing. >>> do you think that marijuana should be legalized? >> i wouldn't go that far. what i think is at this point washington and colorado, you've seen the voters speak on this issue. and as it is, you know, the federal government has a lot to do when it comes to criminal prosecutions. it does not make sense from a prioritization po

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.ally told me that a lot of the foods that i thought were really healthy for me can do damage to the enamel on my teeth. my dentist recommended that i use pronamel. pronamel will help protect the enamel from future erosion. >>> 5:23 on monday morning. a look from the roof to the embarcardero, it is very quiet. we have things going on with police action in the east bay. mike, how is the weather? >> it is 5:23. weather you are just joining or headed out the door here are seven things to know: the body of brain dead 13-year-old jahi mcmath has left children's hospital oakland and moved to another facility by ambulance. she will be hooked up to tubes today. >> oak police are looking for the driver of a hit-and-run crash into a home this morning. the car hit a gas line on the side of the house forcing residents to evacuate. crews let everyone back inside. >> misdemeanor hate crime and battery charge are read in court against one of four white san jose state students stemming from the rail ha

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. [ male announcer ] this man has an accomplishedand analytical group at his disposal. ♪ but even more impressive is how he puts it to work for his clients. ♪ morning. morning. thanks for meeting so early. oh, it's not a big deal at all. come on in. [ male announcer ] it's how edward jones makes sense of investing. ♪ [ sniffles ] i have a big meeting when we land, but i am so stuffed up, i can't rest. [ male announcer ] truth is, nyquil cold and flu liquid gels don't unstuff your nose. they don't? [ male announcer ] nope. they don't have a decongestant. really? [ male announcer ] really. alka seltzer plus night fights your worst cold symptoms, plus has a fast-acting decongestant to relieve your stuffy nose. [ inhales deeply ] alka seltzer plus. oh. what a relief it is. [ male announcer ] can't find theraflu, try alka seltzer plus for fast liquid cold and flu relief. >>> it is not safe to drink the water for hundreds of thousands of people in charleston. that is where we find luke russert who joins us live to talk about this. talk abo

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.5 days, but not in a row. for the first time, you can use nicorette... even if you slip up... so you can reach your goal. [ male announcer ] now, quit on your own terms with nicorette or nicoderm cq. right?! is this the bacon and cheese diet? this is the creamy chicken corn chowder. i mean, look at it. so indulgent. this is so much more... what's different? oh, it's my chicken and cheese enchilada diet. well keep it up, honey. it's working. oh, gracias! did i tell you i am on the... [ both ] chicken pot pie diet! me too! lisa, did i tell you i'm on the... [ male announcer ] soups so indulgent, you'll never believe they're light. 100-calorie progresso light soups. ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> oh, the techno never fails to get my heart pumping. take it away, sara haines. >> i know dan can't start his day without pop. here we go. >>> you know him as an action star. not dan harris but steven seagal may be trading in his scripts for political speeches. >> come on. >> he's apparently thinking about running for

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness... ...from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness™ ♪ no needt rate box ♪ ♪ we'll come to your door and return them ♪ ♪ gifts you bought but never gave away ♪ ♪ or said you liked but thought were cheesy ♪ ♪ you don't even need to leave your house ♪ ♪ we'll come and take them, easy-peasy ♪ [ female announcer ] no one returns the holidays like the u.s. postal service. with improved priority mail flat rate, just print a label, schedule a pickup, and return those gifts at a same low flat rate. ♪ ♪ ♪ i tr ied ♪ depend last weekend. it really made the difference between a morning around the house and getting a little exercise. unlike the bargain brand, depend gives you new fit-flex®, our best protection. it's a smooth and comfortable fit with more lycra strands. >>> you want to act like that on the streets, you can do it. but you don't do it in here. the deputy tells you to be quiet, that's what you do, okay? >> deputies at oakland's santa rita jail strive to prevent problems before they explode. officials also help to prevent from santa rita inmates

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. >>> good morning. happy new year. i'm peggy bunker. >>> the rose bowl parade will begin in just a few hours. pegly lamont and christian campbell will be a rose bowl float. she was behind a matteo's dream playground. a playground safe to play. her son was wheelchair bound and blind. he has since passed away. >>> you can see the rose parade on nbc bay area. hoda kotb and al roker will cover that parade. our coverage starts at 8:00 a.m. following a special one-hour edition of the "today" show which is just wrapping up now. christina, we want to check in on the weather. >>> it will be more comfortable to watch the floats from indoors. it is cold out there, specially in los angeles. san jose, 37 degrees. sky overhead, plenty of haze partially due to the fireworks. a very stubborn weather pattern we have had. san rafael, quite a different sky shaping up for you. nice, clear conditions. this extends all the way south to the golden gate bridge. a beautiful start to the day. highs in the 70s.

it contributes no calories -- stevia has been a big one to watch. association with the plant consumers are more comfortable with. >> is it more healthy, or is it something else? >> i don't think it is the effect of sugar being more healthy. it is the early days. i think there is always going to be a demand for sugar. and cuisine and cooking. >> and it is delicious. >> everyone has a sweet tooth. there is going to be a demand for sugar. watch ourings to sweeteners and low calorie sugars and also the blending of sugar with low-calorie sweeteners as well because there are a lot of consumers that don't like the taste. they say, i want to cut out sugar. blend in sugar with low- calorie sweetener. >> thank you so much for coming in. very much indeed. let's talk about some of the company news you need to know about. world's second- biggest mining company cut costs by more than $2 billion. it have exploration spending. a record on increased chinese demand. and welcoming larger aircraft at heathrow. paris, frankfurt, and amsterdam's of themselves challenged

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.rom nature, for sweetness. [ male announcer ] when you feel good, no one is immune. emergen-c has more vitamin c than 10 oranges plus other antioxidants and electrolytes to help you come down with a serious case of healthy. emergen-c. making healthy contagious. [ male announcer ] at some point, everyone's been at the corner of "new year's resolution" and "maybe i need a new new year's resolution." ♪ at walgreens, we know that starting healthy routines can be tough. that's why walgreens makes it easier with realistic and real simple solutions... everything from great deals on vitamins, supplements and fitness monitors to helpful online tools. at the corner of happy and healthy. to helpful online tools. elba took on the role to nelson mandela he wanted to stay true to what he considered a hero. a hero around the world. lester sat down with him recently to ask him what it was like to play nelson mandela. >> the golden globes are next weekend and could be a busy night for this guy, idris e

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.r sweetness. ♪ [ male announcer ] bob's heart attack didn't come with a warning. today his doctor has him on a bayer aspirin regimen to help reduce the risk of another one. if you've had a heart attack, be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen. still running in the morning? yeah. getting your vegetables every day? when i can. [ bop ] [ male announcer ] could've had a v8. two full servings of vegetables for only 50 delicious calories. two full servings of vegetables and instead of getting stressed about it,fect. you can just perfect it. new revlon age defying cc cream perfect those little fine lines, the dark spots, the uneven skin tone... correct. protect. perfect. revlon. [ into every life, ] a little fudge must drizzle. banana drizzled with dark fudge fruit thins. real fruit, real fudge, whole grains. newtons fruit thins. one unique cookie. [ male announcer ] when you feel good, no one is immune. emergen-c has more vitamin c than 10 oranges plus other antiox

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. what if you didn't know that posting your travel plans online may attract burglars? [woman] off to hawaii! what if you didn't know that as the price of gold rises, so should the coverage on your jewelry? [prospector] ahh! what if you didn't know that kitty litter can help you out of a slippery situation? the more you know, the better you can plan for what's ahead. talk to farmers and get smarter about your insurance. ♪ we are farmers bum - pa - dum, bum - bum - bum - bum♪ that's my end goal, that's my end destination. when i'm on the ice and it's one of those frigid mornings, i often think about somewhere really warm that i can travel to. for me, even a quick weekend trip somewhere to kind of reset makes me a better athlete. what keeps me going through those hard days is imagining the places that i'd be able to go travel to. [ male announcer ] be a weekender like ashley wagner. take some time for yourself at hotels like hilton and hampton. book now at hiltonweekends.com. [ chicken caw

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.he couldn't believe she could pronounce everything in it. ♪ and she couldn't believe her daughter chose pancakes over her phone. you're being weird! [ male announcer ] new deliciously simple from i can't believe it's not butter! with 100% taste and zero artificial preservatives. it's time to...believe. so i should probably get the last roll... yeah but i practiced my bassoon. [ mom ] and i listened. [ brother ] i can do this. [ imitates robot ] everyone deserves ooey, gooey, pillsbury cinnamon rolls. make the weekend pop. >>> if you haven't experienced a layoff yourself, chances are in this economy, you know someone who has. it can come with denial, depression and frustration. >> and dwayne knows all too well. he's the author of "reset." mika brzezinski and joe scarborough, the host of nbc's "morning joe." >> we're about to lose our job. >> not this segment. >> you guys have reinvented yourselves over the years many times. you and dwayne are friends. >> yeah. a conversation we had with

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. land turn on a faucet of ideas. let's jump in... with both feet. let's do this. more saving. more doing. that's the power of the home depot. right now, find a great selection of vanity's starting at $179 bucks. only for a limited time. with freshly bakedeve in whole grain bread.right then we add all-natural eggs... lean antibiotic-free ham... and vermont white cheddar. get 16 grams of protein and 23 grams of whole grain in the breakfast power sandwich. [ into every life, ] a little fudge must drizzle. banana drizzled with dark fudge fruit thins. real fruit, real fudge, whole grains. newtons fruit thins. one unique cookie. makes everything algood even better...ilk from the bowls of cereal you make... to all the delicious recipes you bake. because inside every carton is the goodness of blue diamond almonds. almond breeze. almondiciously good! dear armpit... in the lottery of life, you drew the short stick. people shave you. pour hot wax on you. and your name... is armpit. people don't treat you like skin. because, fra

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness... ...from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness™ >>> oh,n the first three days of this new year. most deal with energy and environmental issues. no more light bulbs for you. next. 6.6 million. that's how many people visited pope francis at the vatican just last year from his election march through december. 4 million more in how many visitors benedict got in 2012. finally seconds. second winner of the 648-million-dollar mega millions jackpot finally has come forward. northern california celebrated the win by quitting his job. good luck to him. anna? >> sorry, boss, not coming into work today or ever. folks, do you ever find yourself tossing and turning way too often, left dreaming of a way to find a dwight sleep. some sneaky sab tours could be to blame how we can can combat them. a lot of couples fight over the thermostat. actually, if you are too warm and cozy that may be a bad thing? >> that's right. your body temperature always drops right before at nighttime you want to make sure that you cool down before bed. this means putting the the

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness.at and pour in campbell's slow cooker sauce. by the time you get home, dinner is practically done. and absolutely delicious. everyone is cooking with new campbell's slow cooker sauces. your life is a game of chance. chronic migraine, and absolutely delicious. but what if the odds could be in your favor? botox® is an fda-approved treatment that significantly reduces headache days for adults with chronic migraine, 15 or more headache days a month, each lasting 4 hours or more. it's proven to actually prevent headache days. and it's injected by a doctor once every 3 months. the effects of botox® (onabotulinumtoxina) may spread hours to weeks after injection causing serious symptoms. alert your doctor right away, as difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, eye problems, or muscle weakness can be a sign of a life-threatening condition. side effects may include allergic reactions, neck and injection site pain, fatigue, and headache. don't take botox® if you have a skin infection. tell you

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness.nd "sheesh, i should've looked some more." ♪ that's why walgreens makes it easy to save even more on your medicare part d prescriptions. ♪ just stop on by and leave all the legwork to us. switch to walgreens today where you could save with copays as low as zero dollars on select medicare part d plans. at the corner of happy and healthy. like our new santa fe chicken quesadilla, burger bites, sandwiches, and more, served with fries and your choice of soup or salad. chili's lunch break combos, starting at 6 bucks. more life happens here. [announcer]...if you think the best bed for one of you might be a compromise for the other one... [woman]ask me about our tempur-pedic. [announcer] they're sleeping on the newest tempur-pedic bed... the new tempur choice... [man]two people.two remotes. [announcer] firmness settings for the head,legs,and back... and with tempur on top,that famous tempur-pedic comfort comes any way you like it! [woman]ask me about the lumbar button. [man]she's got her side

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. the value of ix your education is where it can take you. (now arriving city hospital.) which is why we're proud to help connect our students with leading employers across the nation. (next stop financial center.) let's get to work. i've got a big date, but my sinuses are acting up. it's time for advil cold and sinus. [ male announcer ] truth is that won't relieve all your symptoms. new alka seltzer plus-d relieves more symptoms than any other behind the counter liquid gel. oh what a relief it is. isn't it time you discovered the sleep number bed? the only bed clinically proven to relieve back pain and improve sleep quality. and right now, it's our lowest prices of the season. save $300 to $800 on our newest innovations. plus, 18-month special financing on all sleep number beds. only at a sleep number store, where queen mattresses start at just $699.99. sleep number. comfort individualized. isn't it time you discovered the sleep number bed? the only bed clinically proven to relieve bac

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. to get your best night's sleep [woman] aeveryng on the most highly recommended bed in america? [woman] ask me about my tempur-pedic. [man] ask me how fast i fall asleep. [woman] ask me about staying asleep. [announcer] tempur-pedic owners are more satisfied than owners of any traditional mattress brand. tempur-pedic. the most highly recommended bed in america. save up to $300 on select mattresses during the tempur-pedic model closeout event. find a store at tempurpedic.com. ♪ whoa ♪ i know you don't know it but you're fine so fine ♪ >>> there's one way to get across china. jake gobba, dartmouth sophomore spent 100 days going all across the country beijing to shanghai. went all the way to tibet and beyond. a little bruno mars there and what a way to get around the country. ♪ >> he's got some good moves and i guess he said that when he got to wherever he went, people treated him pretty well. he got some odd looks but he kind of liked it. and we like it too. thank you, jake. >> really fun. >> what's happening in "pop"? >> i ask you

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.time you discovered the sleep number bed? the only bed clinically proven to relieve back pain and improve sleep quality. and right now, it's our lowest prices of the season. save $300 to $800 on our newest innovations. plus, 18-month special financing on all sleep number beds. only at a sleep number store, where queen mattresses start at just $699.99. sleep number. comfort individualized. explaining my moderate to severe so there i was again, chronic plaque psoriasis to another new stylist. it was a total embarrassment. and not the kind of attention i wanted. so i had a serious talk with my dermatologist about my treatment options. this time, she prescribed humira-adalimumab. humira helps to clear the surface of my skin by actually working inside my body. in clinical trials, most adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis saw 75% skin clearance. and the majority of people were clear or almost clear in just 4 months. humira can lower your ability to fight infections, including tube

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. there was a boy who traveled to a faraway water and castles were houses dragons lurked, giants stood tall, and the good queen showed the boy it could all be real. avo: whatever you can imagine, all in one place. expedia, find yours. treat play more. go more. now... save more at the petsmart stock up & save sale. find great deals like up to 10 cans for $10. plus, get more savings on all your favorite wet brands. at petsmart®. one, for making my perfect cup of coffee. one for being the perfect neighbor. and one for no reason at all. ♪ time to complete your bachelor's or master's degree and prepare for a new career. with devry university's merit-based career catalyst scholarship you can. apply by february 28th for up to $20,000 for qualifying new students. with this scholarship you could be on your way. in 2012 90% of our associate and bachelor's grads actively seeking employment had careers in their field within 6 months. make this your year. start at devry.edu. apply by february 28th. >>> good morning. one person is being trea

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.ness. >> go, bruno. go, bruno. >> a little treasure there from bruno mars. he's got a lot of treasure. we just found out he is topping "forbes" list of 30 under 30 in the singing category. what a month he's got coming up, super bowl halftime. here's another quiz for you guys. when is the last time someone under 30 was one of the headliners in the super bowl halftime? >> i don't know. >> who is it? >> justin timberlake. >> really? >> yes. >> oh. >> janet jackson, got it. all right. well, congratulations, bruno. is that my cue? >> yeah. >> "pop news" time. good morning, everybody. this morning we begin by welcoming "saturday night live's" newest cast member, sasheer zamata. sasheer -- i'm going to get this. sasheer zamata. >> got it. >> remember that name. sasheer zamata. she is the first african-american to join the cast since maya rudolph left in 2007. this move comes a few months you might remember after the show acknowledged the need for more diversity. it was a sketch in which kerry

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. cozy or cool? "meow" or "woof"?the way you want it ... until boom, it's bedtime! and your mattress a battleground of thwarted desire. enter the sleep number bed. designed to let couples sleep together in individualized comfort. he's a softy. his sleep number setting is 35. you're the rock, at 60. and as your needs change over time you can adjust your bed to sleep better together. 48-month financing available through february 2 only at your local sleep number store. find your sleep number setting and know better sleep. [ chicken caws ] [ male announcer ] when your favorite food starts a fight, fight back fast with tums. heartburn relief that neutralizes acid on contact and goes to work in seconds. ♪ tum, tum tum tum tums! heartburn relief that neutralizes acid on contact i'my body doesn't work the way it used to. past my prime? i'm a victim of a slowing metabolism? i don't think so. great grains protein blend. protein from natural ingredients like seeds and nuts. it helps support a healthy metabolism. great grains pr

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. ♪ it's not about the money >>> coming up,ner, from nature, for sweetness. ♪ forget about the price tag >>> so what do you think about the show "the bachelor"? >> it's idiotic. >> "the bachelor"? >> yeah. >> um, hot guys, a lot of women, kind of sleazy. >> sleazy. >> a little bit. >> "the bachelor" is pretty -- i'm sorry but you definitely lost me. i say a lot of girls too. >> so is the show sleazy or the guy who plays the bachelor sleazy. >> i don't know. the whole thing. >> how come you don't watch "the bachelor"? >> because i have a life and i have things to do. >> so jimmy kimmel, of course, taking juan pablo, who happens to be the "the bachelor" and sending him out on the streets to ask them what they thought of "the bachelor." he would then show the picture and identify himself. good stuff, though. >> yeah. >> ginger zee, our senior bachelor. >> no life and nothing else to do, no. >> funny. very funny. he's very funny. for sure. >> i like him a lot. >> welcome back. >> thanks, everybody. good morning and let's get going

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf.he things that i wanted. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia -- thought to be the result of over-active nerves that cause chronic, widespread pain. lyrica is believed to calm these nerves. i learned lyrica can provide significant relief from fibromyalgia pain. so now, i can do more of the things i enjoy. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, or tired feeling. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. those who have had a drug or alcohol problem may be more likely to misuse lyrica. with less pain, i'm feeling better with lyri

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. >>> coming up, "gma's" bargain beauty secretss. ♪ >> i can't think of anything more important that we can do right now. all these people are getting out this year, and we really need to do the right thing by them. >> it's going to be just so again. obviously this means a lot to budweiser and that clydesdale commercial. it's going to get you. it's going to dig in deep. >> it's beautiful. >> really looking forward to it. you know what he i'm looking forward to? >> are you looking forward to "pop news"? i'm excited to share it with you. we have four stories. >> wow. >> one extra for you, starting with george clooney, the one and only, the guy cannot miss. oscar winning actor, a humanitarian and he's now the inspiration behind not one but two museum exhibitions thanks to his new world war ii movie "the monuments men," the smithsonian and museum in new orleans announced they will open new exhibitions opened for the monuments men who riffed their lives to save historical buildings and thousands of pieces of arts including works by remb

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness.y tender and crunchy kibble blend. with 20% fewer calories than purina dog chow. isn't it time you discovered the lighter side of dog chow. purina dog chow light & healthy. >>> we can all agree that profession basketball players are generally speaking tall, except for mugcy bogs. some are taller than others and some are so tall they make their teammates look like mid gets. patrick e winning is 7 feet tall. ma mute he was 7'7", george is 7'7". how about rick submits, the dutch man, 7'4". right now the oklahoma city thund have one playing for them that is 7'3". the nba always have seven-footers. because when a player is that tall, it doesn't matter how old they are or how good they are, coaches always find a place for them on the bench. last season a 7-footer jason collins played center for the boston celtics. he's had a long career not scoring that many points. but he's always been tall, he's always been intimidating and a team somewhere for his entire career flew last year made a space

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness... ...from the stevia leaf.ed is my philosophy is real simple american express open forum is an on-line community, that helps our members connect and share ideas to make smart business decisions. if you mess up, fess up. be your partners best partner. we built it for our members, but it's open for everyone. there's not one way to do something. no details too small. american express open forum. this is what membership is. this is what membership does. >>> so after this week the words time for some is traffic in ft. lee destined to echo through the ages in politics. they will become the perfect shortis hand for unleashing a devious political payback sch e scheme. some traffic in ft. lee is what bridgette ann kelly, governor chris christie's former deputy chief of staff seeped to order up in her already notorious e-mail and traffic in ft. lee is what christie's crew at the port authority delivered. you've heard all the nightmare stories from the second week of last september. the travel times tripled, children sitt

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness... ...from the stevia leaf. >>> welcome back.ith the cuomo littles. america's favorite treat. there's a push to change the way they make m&ms. why? some parents say the coloring used makes their kids hyperactive. there's a petition launched to get the manufacture to get the candy's color, what they use to do that, which varies in different parts of the world complicating the situation. is there merit to it in the first place? cnn elizabeth cohen has the story for us. >> first mac and cheese now m&ms. parents are pushing the companies to make colors less bright. here's why. the colors of m&ms are so iconic, the candy coated stars of their very own tv commercials. so what gives the real m&ms their colors? that depends on what country they're in. yellow 6, yellow 5, red 40, all names for artificial food colorings derived from petroleum. these come from england and colors come mostly from plants. >> it's not fair our country is the one getting the artificial dyes while europe is getting natural dyes. >> she says her son used to suffe

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness... ...from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness™ >>> welcomenew day." breaking overnight, liz cheney dropping out of the wyoming senate race. the oldest daughter of former vice president dick cheney was trying to unseat republican senator mike enzi, after a sometimes public debate including enzi's sister over same-sex marriage, we are learning more just this morning. >> reporter: a few minutes ago a statement published by politico from liz cheney explains her departure from the race. "serious health issues have recently arisen in our family and under the circumstances i have decided to discontinue my campaign. my children and their futures were the motivation for the campaign and their health and well being will always be my overriding priority." our thoughts are with her and her family, whatever they are going through. but this is a campaign that had a lot of issues right from the beginning. a lot of people were shocked she got in in the first place. >> and it wasn't just name recognition, it was -- >> in washington, one of the big issues was

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. [ chicken caws ] [ male announcer ] whenes acid on contact and goes to work in seconds. ♪ tum, tum tum tum tums! heartburn relief that neutralizes acid on contact [announcer]...if you think the best bed for one of you might be a compromise for the other one... [woman]ask me about our tempur-pedic. [announcer] they're sleeping on the newest tempur-pedic bed... the new tempur choice... [man]two people.two remotes. [announcer] firmness settings for the head,legs,and back... and with tempur on top,that famous tempur-pedic comfort comes any way you like it! [woman]ask me about the lumbar button. [man]she's got her side...and i've got my side. [announcer] tempur-pedic.the most highly recommended bed in america. [woman]don't touch my side! [ male announcer ] at some point, everyone's been at the corner of "new year's resolution" and "maybe i need a new new year's resolution." ♪ at walgreens, we know that starting healthy routines can be tough. that's why walgreens makes it easier with realistic and real simple solutions... everythi

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness.eet. [ all gasp ] oj, veggies -- you're cool. mayo? corn dogs? you are so outta here! aah! 'cause i'm re-workin' the menu, keeping her healthy and you on your toes. [ female announcer ] the complete balanced nutrition of great-tasting ensure. 24 vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and 9 grams of protein. i see you, cupcake! uh-oh! test test test test test test test test test test. . . . . . . [ male announcer ] don't wait for awesome... totino's pizza rolls gets you there in just 60 seconds. ♪ ♪ oh, in the morning, with my whole wheat toast ♪ ♪ with a dash of salt, alone i love you most ♪ ♪ avocado-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh [announcer] ...every wish for a bed that could feel perfect under every part of your body... [man]ask me about our tempur-pedic. [announcer] they're sleeping on the newest tempur-pedic bed... the new tempur choice... [man]two remotes. [announcer] firmness settings for the head,legs,and back... these real owners get that famous tempur-pedic comfort how they like it. [woman]

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness.e in as few as 2 1/2 days when used at the first sign. without it, the virus spreads from cell to cell. unlike other treatments, abreva penetrates deep to block the virus, to protect healthy cells so cold sores heal fast. as fast as 2 1/2 days when used at the first sign. ♪ learn more at abreva.com. don't tough it out. knock it out! fast. [ female announcer ] only with abreva. knock it out! fast. ♪ knock it out! fast. led to the one jobhing you always wanted. at university of phoenix, we believe every education- not just ours- should be built around the career that you want. imagine that. [ coughing ] [ crying ] sorry. [ male announcer ] new robitussin dm max nighttime. fast, powerful cough relief that helps you sleep like a baby. robitussin nighttime. don't suffer the coughequences. ♪ ♪ ooh, la la ♪ sing ooh, la la la la ♪ come on, y'all, ooh, la la [ female announcer ] set your success in motion with the special k challenge. lose up to six pounds in two weeks. with the cereal you lov

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness from the stevia leaf. from nature, for sweetness.t's just right for cleaning up everyday little messes without cleaning out your piggy bank. sparkle®. the bright way to clean. [ coughing ] [ crying ] sorry. [ male announcer ] new robitussin dm max nighttime. fast, powerful cough relief that helps you sleep like a baby. robitussin nighttime. don't suffer the coughequences. [ male announcer ] this man has an accomplished research and analytical group at his disposal. ♪ but even more impressive is how he puts it to work for his clients. ♪ morning. morning. thanks for meeting so early. oh, it's not a big deal at all. come on in. [ male announcer ] it's how edward jones makes sense of investing. ♪ this is the creamy chicken corn chowder. i mean, look at it. so indulgent. did i tell you i am on the... [ both ] chicken pot pie diet! me too! [ male announcer ] so indulgent, you'll never believe they're light. 100-calorie progresso light soups. [ male announcer ] rocky had no idea why dawn was gone for so long... ...but he'd wait for her fore

great tasting, zero-calorie sweetness... ...from the stevia leaf.companies.b angie's list definitely saves me time and money. for over 18 years we've helped people take care of the things that matter most. join today. ♪ ♪ >>> 8:00 a.m. local time. just over an hour from now, retail sales of marp for recreational use can begin. the first state in the union to allow that. it's being closely watched as you might imagine. live from a store in denver where pot will be sold and they are calling it green wednesday. >> hey there, brian. they are calling it green wednesday and the lines are not exactly black friday length or anything like that. there were several people here a few minutes ago and a couple of them have gone in their cars because it's chilly outside. it's a fear here. we heard acoustic guitar playing. there is pot donuts and funnel cakes for sale. this is a huge day in colorado. 8:00 a.m. local time, recreational legal pot sales will begin. the group that was behind the initiative that brought this legal pot to colorado, they will hold it shor