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U.S. consumer sentiment slips; bad weather eyed

U.S. consumer sentiment weakened in early March as an unusually harsh winter appeared to dim views on the economy's prospects.

Pot farms on public lands seen not green

Even as states legalize marijuana, some U.S. officials are demanding tougher sentences for illegal pot growers if they also invade public lands, kill native vegetation and wildlife, and spread toxic pesticides.

Starbucks gives up exclusive license to high-end Keurig pods

Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) will get a wider selection of Keurig Green Mountain Inc's (GMCR.O) single-serve K-Cup coffee packs, in exchange for giving up the exclusive license for Keurig's highest-end coffee pods, the companies said on Friday.