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Three years ago, a huge section of an Antarctic ice sheet broke off and floated away. Now scientists have had a chance to look at what was under the shelf and have discovered huge mats of bacteria and clams. It's a cold seep, a rare phenomenon where methane bubbles up from under the seabed, and the first found in the Antarctic.

As Russian forces continue attacking Ukraine, Ukrainian artists have been visualizing the resilience of their nation and how their lives have been turned upside down by war.

Veterans funding could be affected by the two high-stakes showdowns in Washington right now: budget talks and the possible default on America's debt.

Just don't swim in it. The seawater lapping ashore on Seagate Beach and Keewaydin Island in Collier County is brown, but it’s not an immediate cause for alarm. It’s a bloom of Trichodesmium, a special kind of tiny plant that provides nitrogen to parts of the ocean that don't have enough nutrients. After it decays, however, marine scientists think it is a precursor to red tide

The tiny disc-like critters are known as Velella velella, a name so nice you gotta say it twice.

Airlines are being squeezed. Between high fuel costs and demand for low airfares, airlines are turning to fees to make extra money. Most are charging for checked bags, soft drinks and even pillows and blankets.

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner resigned on Friday. The city council struck a deal under which Filner — a Democrat — will step down on Aug. 30. It's the end result of a sexual harassment scandal that has seen more than a dozen women accuse Filner of inappropriate behavior.

Feral hogs have been a growing problem in Texas for years now. The 300-pound animals contaminate the water and ruin the parks, so Dallas is bringing in Osvaldo Rojas to keep the city pig-free.

The Florida panhandle and the coast of Alabama have been deluged by rain this week. Some local officials say it's the worst flooding in decades. Sandra Averhart of Pensacola's WUWF sent this postcard.

Growing corn uses a lot of water and fertilizer. We look at what farmers and companies that buy corn can do.