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What impact could algae have on modern agriculture in the United States? Scientists around the country exploring the potential of algae as a biofuel. We talk to UCSD professor Stephen Mayfield about algae as a fuel source.

Former International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch died Wednesday at age 89. The Spaniard is being remembered as the man who shaped the face of the modern Olympic movement.

Gray whale sightings are common in the waters along our coast around this time of year. For the second year in a row, a gray whale has been observed hanging out in San Diego Bay, which is relatively uncommon. The executive director for the Birch Aquarium joins us today to discuss what the whale might be doing in the bay.

People elected to the post of San Diego County Sheriff often remain in office a very long time. So, this countywide election takes on a special importance. We'll discuss candidates Bill Gore, Jim Duffy and Jay LeSuer.

San Diego County has a sheriff named Bill Gore, but sheriff is an elected office. The county sheriff is the highest ranking law enforcement officer in San Diego, and the sheriff's primary election is coming up in June.

A year ago, President Obama signed the Serve America Act, which creates volunteer opportunities and triples the size of the AmeriCorps national service program. But the money is just starting to trickle out.

The Pew Research Center's recent survey shows that 25 percent of Americans have a favorable view of Congress — the lowest rating the legislative branch has received. American Enterprise Institute's Norm Ornstein blames what he calls "the permanent campaign."

Goldman Sachs is a polarizing force on Wall Street. The banking firm has been wildly successful. It took plenty of risks and emerged from the financial crisis stronger than ever. And now Goldman is striking back against charges that it defrauded investors.

As Democrats hunt for a single Republican vote needed for a filibuster-proof majority on financial regulation legislation, Tennessee Sen. Robert Corker remains near the top of their list. Corker has shown a willingness to negotiate, and analysts say he's unlikely to face the wrath of voters back home if he supports the bill.

Under the policy, schools could show they were in compliance with the law's guarantee of equal sports opportunities for girls merely through surveys that gauged interest and ability. They'll now have to prove compliance using other factors.