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Most kids look forward to their school's winter break. But millions of students in the U.S. get free or reduced-price meals at school, and when school is closed, many of those children eat less until classes are back in session.

More than 60 dead gray whales have washed up on Pacific coasts this year, the most in two decades. Researchers are trying to determine whether their food source is a problem, or climate change.

Salt marshes are among the most productive ecosystems in the world. They create habitat for wildlife, protect shorelines from erosion, reduce flooding, and protect water quality by filtering runoff.

A new book argues that Tyson's system treats farmers like "modern-day sharecroppers." Author Christopher Leonard looks at Tyson's inner workings and the not-so-independent farmers who raise the birds.

The Allen High School Eagles' stadium cost $60 million. Not to be outdone, a rival school district in McKinney is about to build a stadium costing $70 million.

Sgt. Stephen Wheeles pulled over a driver — not for going too fast — but for driving too slowly. The driver was below the 70 mph limit with approximately 20 cars following behind.

At least 70 protesters have been killed today in clashes with police, according to the top medic for the protesters occupying central Kiev.

Led since the late '70s by co-founder David Thomas, Pere Ubu has created something far more rich, experimental, and emotional than the spooky, horror-movie that Carnival of Souls is named for.

Stuart Kettell also has stalked a town on stilts and run in a human-sized hamster wheel to support cancer patients. His stunts have raised nearly $70,000. He's pushing this sprout with his nose.

In Houston, federal prosecutors and former Enron Chairman Kenneth Lay continue to spar on the final day of Lay's testimony. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Houston accused Lay of ignoring concerns about the company's accounting. He also pressed Lay for details on $70 million he made selling his own Enron stock.