Carson City, NV -- The song may say, "California, Here I Come," but, these days, Nevada is where foreign travelers are going. The Silver State had the largest increase in overseas visitors last year. Other states popular with visitors include Indiana, Texas and Hawaii.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted Vanguard Response Systems Inc. to create a new Keystone Cops-style weapon. The "Mobility Denial System" is a super-slippery gel that will make it impossible for mobs and rioters to stand up, walk or drive when the substance has been sprayed on streets.

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- McDonald's Happy Meals are growing up. The fast food chain has launched an adult version of the kiddie staple which has bottled water and a salad instead of a greasy burger and fries. And rather than a toy surprise, the Adult Happy Meal includes a pedometer that folks can clip to their pants or underwear in order to count the number of steps they walk each day.

WASHINGTON -- Folks on shows like "Survivor" and "Fear Factor" are teaching your kids a lot about the importance of using soap and water. According to a new poll by the Soap and Detergent Association, 41 percent of parents think TV and movies are teaching their kids good lessons about hygiene.

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