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Texas Gov. Rick Perry, the current front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, visited Liberty University after what some considered a lackluster showing in this week's Tea Party debate in Tampa. Perry largely avoided politics, speaking about his inspirations and his faith.

Libya's new leaders are still trying to account for all the money that was under the control of ousted leader Moammar Gadhafi. It seems much of that wealth remains frozen in foreign accounts, and Libyan bankers say billions in gold and cash are still under being held by the central bank.

Idaho's sparse population and mountainous terrain contribute to the states' network sluggishness, but bears might also be to blame.

President Obama is crisscrossing the country to sell his jobs plan. Poll numbers show narrow support for the proposal — but also widespread dissatisfaction over the president's handling of the economy. In Ohio, voters are divided over whether Congress should pass it.

An outbreak of listeriosis linked to cantaloupes has led to the deaths of four people. Most of the cases have occurred in Colorado and New Mexico.

Alfonzo has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs in the past. He is only the second player in the major leagues to test positive twice. The other was Manny Ramirez, who abruptly retired earlier this year.

After a difficult 2010, singer-songwriter Annie Clark says she regained her focus through the making of her new album as St. Vincent, Strange Mercy.

Experts say the widening racial wealth gap is caused by more than just a bad economy. They blame deeply ingrained differences in things such as inheritance, home ownership, taxes and even expectations. Meet two families, one white and one black, whose experiences reflect this widening economic divide.

The deadly tornado that hit in May quickly destroyed a third of the Missouri city. But the psychological damage has continued. The city's children are coping with both the unsettling effects of the tornado and what the loss did to their parents.

Millions of homeowners can't qualify for current low interest rates. If they could, they'd save hundreds of dollars a month on their home loans, which might give them money to spend elsewhere. The president and lawmakers in both parties want to help more homeowners refinance, but critics say it would come at the expense of investors.