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Where do stem cells come from? And, what can they be used for? We speak to the co-author of the new book, Stem Cells For Dummies.

President-elect Obama completed his top Cabinet selections, saying his team of advisers can meet economic challenges but warning that recovery will be years off. Among his choices Friday were Ray LaHood to head the Transportation Department and Hilda Solis for labor secretary.

The Obama adminstration's special representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan is heading on his first trip to the region. Richard Holbrooke is perhaps best known as the architect of the Bosnian peace agreement. He will meet with regional leaders as he tries to coordinate a new administration strategy on Afghanistan.

The 5th annual Art of Photography Show features 111 winning photographs that emerged from an international pool of 16,000 entries. It is one of the largest juried photography competitions in the US and by far the largest juried exhibition in San Diego history. We'll talk to the woman responsible for selecting the winning photographs.

Internet company Yahoo has settled a lawsuit filed by two Chinese journalists who were jailed after the company provided Chinese officials with information about their online activities.

With the Latino population booming in Suffolk County, N.Y., so is anti-immigrant sentiment. Illegal immigrants see a rise in the kind of violence that took Rosario Lucero's son, but often won't report it for fear of the police and deportation. Now the Justice Department is probing whether local police are turning a blind eye.

San Diego's first international contemporary art fair begins next week, showcasing $4 million in artwork by 23 national and international galleries. Organizers of the fair hope to reach as many established and new collectors as they can, which had us wondering how one begins collecting art and is it only for the wealthy among us.

The Port of San Diego’s budget is $151 million. About $86 million of its operating revenue comes from real estate waterfront leases each year. Most of the port’s remaining revenue – about $40 million – comes from Marine Operations. This division manages the Tenth Avenue, National City and Cruise Ship terminals.

Russians have the chance to pick the greatest Russian ever as part of a 13-part TV series that began airing there this month. Online voting temporarily put Soviet dictator Josef Stalin at the top of the list.

Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, selected to lead U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, has deep experience in secretive special operations. But his new job will require diplomacy in dealing with coalition partners and the Afghan government. McChrystal faces confirmation hearings in the Senate on June 2.