The debate over genetically-modified crops is heating up again in Mexico.

Dragon boat racing is one of the most popular team sports in the world, second only to soccer. And I'm a new fan.

Dr. Rudy Tanzi explores new discoveries in neuroscience that maximize the potential of the human brain in practical and actionable ways. Dr. Tanzi crosses the next horizon in brain functioning where every person can reach a higher level of fulfillment and achievement by harnessing the brain’s hidden potential for change, creativity and intelligence. In this program, he demonstrates techniques for keeping the brain youthful and retaining mental acuity as we age, and dispels long-held myths, including “aging in the brain is irreversible” and “the brain’s hard wiring cannot be changed.”

The son of the founder of The Hollywood Reporter is apologizing for the trade paper's role in what he calls "Hollywood's holocaust," the blacklist that destroyed the careers of those accused of communist sympathies.

California sold out of the first pollution permits issued as part of a landmark offensive against greenhouse gases at an inaugural auction that regulators said Monday went smoothly.

Three Hostess outlets in San Diego County closed their doors today, but the company that makes Wonder Bread and Twinkies snacks agreed to a mediation session that could make the closings temporary.

More than 147 million people are expected to be out looking for bargains as the holiday shopping season officially gets underway on Friday.

It's Rain Day in Seattle -- or at least that's what the city should consider calling November 19. As KOMO-TV reports, Nov. 19 "is statistically the most likely day to have rain in Seattle," with wet weather hitting the city on 89 out of the past 120 years, including today's deluge.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS continues its longstanding tradition of showcasing the best of original American music. In this episode, contemporary folk rock takes the stage with Mumford & Sons and Flogging Molly. Mumford & Sons perform cuts from their hit album "Sigh No More," as well as new tunes. Flogging Molly hits highlights from their career.

Family and friends find a final resting place for Rickquese McCoy, an 18-year-old who was gunned down in a random shooting in City Heights.

Debate over the long-term debt and the annual deficit has dominated the post-election agenda. Both the White House and Congress want to avert massive budget cuts and tax hikes early next year, a situation popularly called the "fiscal cliff."

You may remember that Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's only daughter, who had defected to the U.S. in 1967, died last year. Today, The Associated Press reports that the FBI kept close tabs on Lana Peters after her defection to determine how her presence in the U.S. was affecting international relations.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County decreased today for the 42nd consecutive day, falling a half-cent to $3.802, its lowest amount since July 24.

The Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning CRAFT IN AMERICA, now in its fourth season, promotes and advances original handcrafted work and inspires people of all ages to pursue their own creativity. In "Threads," explore woven textiles and story quilts by artists Faith Ringgold of Harlem, Randall Darwall of Cape Cod, Consuelo Jimenez Underwood in California and Terese Agnew in Wisconsin.

Oprah Winfrey surprised an audience filled with military spouses by gifting them with a variety of "Oprah's Favorite Things," including a trip to Fiji.

In Arizona, a new twist in a long-standing debate over undocumented college students and in-state tuition rates.

United Healthcare donated $250,000 to the San Diego Housing Commission today to help fund the winter homeless shelter in Barrio Logan.

U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadet Evan Szablowski, a native of Bakersfield, has been named a Rhodes Scholar for 2013.

According to scientists, the Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. Most of the people who vote in presidential primaries aren't scientists, however.

"Twinkies Saved! Hostess, Bakers Union Agree to Mediation, Avoiding Shutdown."

About 60 shelter dogs and cats that were displaced by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast were being cared for at a Rancho Santa Fe animal center today.

The Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning CRAFT IN AMERICA, now in its fourth season, promotes and advances original handcrafted work and inspires people of all ages to pursue their own creativity. "Crossroads" follows the evolution of American craft in its drive toward exploration, experimentation and innovation; a move toward new forms and creative solutions. Through the work of Tanya Aguiñiga, Lia Cook, and three Minnesota clay artists we explore their trailblazing attempts to cross-­‐pollinate culture, aesthetics and technologies, moving forward the development of American craft.

Some say that to keep qualified people in the public sector, politicians should be paid more.

Just days ago the research vessel the "Roger Revelle" returned to its homeport of San Diego after six years of hosting scientific research spanning the globe. Science teams studied everything from meteorology to geology to climate change.

In popular U.S. mythology, China is the creditor-bogeyman. Japan is the place where robots take care of old people.

Congressman Brian Bilbray conceded the election for the 52nd congressional district on Friday. We'll talk to the longtime congressman about his next steps, whether he'll run for office again and find out what he wants to be remembered for as a legislator.

Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is speaking out for the first time since news of the Gen. David Petraeus scandal broke earlier this month.

Turkey may be on most people's minds this week but TheNAT is serving up something sweeter with a return of its Chocolate Exhibition (running through March 10, 2013).

A new Republican super political action committee has been formed on immigration reform.

A new contract may offer a glimpse into the U.S. Customs and Border Protections hope for the future of drones on the border.

Families throughout San Diego are saying "thanks" to the folks in our Armed Forces by inviting a pair of Marines to their home for Thanksgiving.

A dramatic boost in highway car counts means an improving economy and an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.

This program tells the extraordinary, but previously hidden, story of a British engineer, Tommy Flowers, and a talented British mathematician, Bill Tutte. Tutte's codebreaking skill, and the engineering genius of Flowers, gave rise to Colossus, the world's first programmable computer. Tutte is revealed as having been responsible for what experts have described as the single most important intellectual feat of World War II - without this work, D-Day would never have happened. Tutte broke a code ten times tougher than Enigma and, with a handful of brilliant men, allowed Churchill to 'hack in' to Hitler's own hotline, win the War and usher in the age of computers.

Three U.S. Army soldiers were killed in Afghanistan within the past week. Staff Sgt. Rayvon Battle Jr., 25, died on November 13, while Sgt. Channing B. Hicks, 24, and Spc. Joseph A. Richardson, 23, were killed on November 16.

San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener (yes, that's his name) says last year's law ordering those who bare everything in public to put a towel between their bottoms and public benches or restaurant seats hasn't stopped the complaints he gets about men who prefer to go without (clothes, that is) in the city's Castro District.

The Marine Corps is forming the first squadron of pilots to fly the next-generation strike fighter jet, months after lawmakers raised concern that there was a rush to end the testing of an aircraft hit with technical problems.

Starting today, the cost of a day pass for Metropolitan Transit System buses will be upped $2 unless the passenger has a Compass Card.

NTSB investigators say a parade float filled with wounded veterans that was struck by a freight train had crossed onto the railroad tracks after warning signals were going off.

U.S. states agree to trade financial backing for water conservation projects south of the border in return for Mexico's delivery of water into drought-plagued Lake Mead.

About 30 million people in seven western States and two Mexican states depend on Colorado River water. After years of negotiations the U.S. and Mexico plan to sign a landmark water use agreement Nov. 20.

The election was over. As President Obama faced the press in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, the anger and bitterness of his long battle with Mitt Romney seemed to have faded. Unlike President George W. Bush after his 2004 re-election -- and his comments about having political capital and intending to spend it -- Obama seemed a bit more humble victor, talking more about compromise and saying he was willing to hear other points of view to solve the nation's problems.

The White House and Congress continue to work on a deal that avoids the fiscal cliff and cuts deficits in the long run. One of the biggest hurdles is President Obama's proposal to raise tax rates for the wealthy.