The songwriter died from natural causes at his home in Encinitas, Calif.

The action comes at a time when beverage industry sales of most carbonated soft drinks — both sugared and artificially sweetened — have been falling.

At a small backstage party at intermission during Friday evening's performance, the show marked its 6,137th performance -- tying "A Chorus Line" for the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history.

Maine became the 23rd state in 1820.

For all of the holiday's bittersweet potential, New York City always treats it like a big party, albeit one that, for a decade now, has taken place under the watchful eye of a massive security force.

The DreamWorks sequel "How to Train Your Dragon 2" topped the 42nd Annie Awards, taking best feature at the annual honors for animation.

Zimmerman's bond was revoked Friday after the Judge learned that he and his wife lied about their finances to obtain a lower bail. He has now turned himself in.