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Chesapeake Energy is still a leader in America's "fracking"-fueled natural gas boom, but low natural gas prices are making the company less profitable. Now the company is selling some of its assets and shifting more of its efforts into oil and other energy sectors to try to boost its bottom line.

Tuesday night in Oak Creek, Wis., hundreds of residents attended the annual Night Out gathering. The national event promotes community and police partnerships. But this year's event in Oak Creek was more poignant than usual. Residents gathered to remember those killed Sunday in a shooting at a Sihk temple.

In Kansas, there's been a battle between moderate and conservative Republicans over control of the state Senate. The state has moved in an increasingly conservative direction over the past two decades.

Jared Loughner pleaded guilty on Tuesday to 19 counts stemming from last year's shooting rampage in Tucson, Arizona. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was wounded in that attack. He'll spend the rest of his life in prison. A plea deal spared him from the death penalty.

Tampa will host the Republican National Convention. That's a big honor, but nothing compared to this week's convention in a Tampa suburb. It's the American Association of Nude Recreation Convention.

According to officials, about 1.2 million people have been affected. Manila is being called a "waterworld."

Also: Flooding forces hundreds of thousands to flee in the Philippines; the U.S. presidential race gets even dirtier; it's gold medal day for women's beach volleyball.

Only five days remain in the Summer Games, and China leads the United States in the medal count, with a total of 73 (34 gold) to America's 71 (30 gold). But what if you counted medals in a different way? Also, the USA-Japan rematch draws huge fan interest in the women's soccer final.

Sunday's mass shooting in Wisconsin has put a spotlight on the religion. While heartbroken by their losses, those directly affected by Sunday's attack appear to be remaining true to their faith.

It should come as no surprise that Olympics organizers take brand endorsements and official suppliers very seriously. And that extends beyond logos on shorts and shoes — up to, and including, condoms. That's right, the Olympics has an "official" condom — and organizers want to know how a bucket of rogue condoms reached the Olympic Village.