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A rendering of the Mars One outpost. The outpost design will contain living quarters, private areas, food production, life support systems, recreational areas and more.

Chula Vista Woman Signs Up For One-Way Ticket To Mars

Have you ever looked up to the stars and wondered what it would be like to venture out into space or inhabit another planet? A Chula Vista woman may find out. She's one of 100 finalists vying for a one-way trip to Mars to colonize the planet.

Freight Farms are shipping containers modified to grow stacks of hydroponic plants and vegetables — anywhere, 365 days a year.

Freight Farms: How Boston Gets Local Greens, Even When Buried In Snow

Big metal shipping containers are often used to import food from around the globe. Now, two Boston entrepreneurs are modifying those containers to grow local produce hydroponically, 365 days a year.

Justice Department Appeals Ruling Blocking Obama's Immigration Plan

The Department of Justice filing says a federal judge lacked authority to issue an injunction on President Obama's executive action on immigration.

National Guardsman escorting man around the time of a race riot in East St. Louis, June 6, 1917.

INDEPENDENT LENS: American Denial

Airs Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott speaks about his nation's new anti-extremism strategy on Monday at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia.

Australia Announces Security Crackdown Amid 'Rising' Terrorist Threat

Under the proposed new measures, Australia can revoke citizenship to any dual national if they travel overseas to fight alongside jihadists.

Obama Wants Rules That Force Brokers To Put Clients' Interests First

The Obama administration says the current system promotes conflicts of interest, leads to high fees and erodes returns on investment.

J.K. Simmons was one of the most deserving winners. He took home the Best Supporting Actor Award for "Whiplash" Monday night at the 87th Academy Awards.

87th Oscar Show Was Snoozer But 'Birdman,' J. K. Simmons Were Deserving Winners

Neil Patrick Harris bombed as host in a painfully written show

A worker at Soulis Furs in Kastoria sorts through treated mink pelts. "We buy the pelts — minks or foxes or other animals — from North America and Scandinavia and send them for treatment in factories or abroad," says Makis Gioras of Soulis Furs in Kastoria.

A Greek City Nervously Watches Its Fur Trade Falter

Kastoria survived Greece's economic crisis primarily because of high Russian demand for the fur coats it produces. Then the Russian economy tanked. Now Kastoria is in trouble.

As Feds Turn Blind Eye To Pot In Reservations, Some Tribes See Dollar Signs

American Indians have been given the go-ahead to sell marijuana. Some tribes are taking advantage of this economic opportunity, while others believe pot is as destructive as alcohol to their members.

An artist's rendering shows One Paseo West Plaza, part of a proposed development in Carmel Valley, February 2015.

Both Sides Debate Merits of One Paseo Project In Carmel Valley

The San Diego City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on the proposed $630 million project that would bring homes, offices and shops to Del Mar Heights Road.

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