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Elling has an old-school vibe to everything from his stage banter to his declamatory, full-chested delivery. He can do a lot with his voice, and he does it with a band featuring Laurence Hobgood.

It means no matter what happens, the U.S. will earn two more medals tomorrow.

Comic-book writer Mark Waid is legendary among comics fans. But after a long career on paper, he's launched a digital line of comics, hoping to reach fans on smartphones and e-readers. But some store owners are worried that digital comics will mean the end of their business.

Anti-nuclear protests are growing in Japan over Tokyo's decision to restart two nuclear reactors in the wake of the March 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Many Japanese fear another accident, but others say the lack of nuclear power will further hurt the ailing economy.

Architects are trying to create new buildings with special features designed to keep birds alive.

The "Fierce Five" have finished their run at the London Summer Olympics. That's the nickname given to America's female gymnasts. They started the games by winning the most important gold medal in the team event. They finished Tuesday with their team captain Aly Raisman finally getting the break that seemed so elusive.

There's apparently a feeling that the U.S. and Europe are poised to make moves that will help the global economy. Investors are betting the Federal Reserve will launch new stimulus action. They're also betting some decisive action will be taken soon to reign in the fiscal crisis in Europe.

President Obama sets off on a two-day campaign trip to Colorado Wednesday. He's looking to preserve his slim lead in the state. Republican challenger Mitt Romney was in Colorado last week trying to recapture the state that George W. Bush won twice. Obama's team has opened 32 field offices around the state --three times as many as Romney.

Missouri's Claire McCaskill is one of the most embattled Senate Democrats in the country. Conservative outside groups have been running TV ads against her for months. Tuesday night, Missouri voters in the Republican primary chose Congressman Todd Akin to face McCaskill in the fall.

Camp Fantastic allows kids who are too sick to attend traditional camp — such as those living with active cancer — to get the summer camping experience.