Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

Very little of South Dakota’s corn is used to produce sweetened beverages, but the crop’s boosters in the state say a nationwide shift toward cane sugar is an unwelcome sign for corn farmers. Coca-Cola announced its intention to offer cane sugar-sweetened beverages this week.

Coca-Cola 's announcement that it is releasing a cane sugar-based version of its primary soda — made with American sugar — has Louisiana sugar cane farmers excited, but not yet making plans to expand.

Coca-Cola will offer cane sugar Coke in the U.S., but health experts say it's no better than corn syrup for wellness. This live blog is now closed.

As Coca-Cola confirms plans to release the cane sugar alternative in the U.S., some nutritionists said there is little health benefit as a replacement for high-fructose corn syrup.

Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.