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Also: Israel downplays talk of attack on Iran; latest poll puts Romney atop GOP field; fuel delivery going smoothly in Nome, Alaska.

Authorities are trying to track down all the lions, tigers, bears and other creatures that escaped from a preserve in Zanesville, Ohio. In Greece, unions are protesting austerity measures.

The morning's headlines include the GOP presidential candidate's response to a new charge of sexual harassment and the Italian prime minister's latest challenge — another confidence vote.

The morning's stories include GOP contender Herman Cain responding again to what he says are false sexual harassment allegations. Also, regulators are reportedly looking into what MF Global did with hundreds of millions of dollars.

Also: Los Angeles removes entire staff at elementary school where two teachers are suspected of sexually abusing students; Republicans hold presidential caucuses today in Colorado and Minnesota.

The Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to an Israeli scientist who discovered quasicrystals. In Greece, protests resume over austerity measures. And the Texas Rangers move on to the American League championship series.

Also: Microsoft Windows chief steps down; Sen. Kerry reportedly being considered for defense secretary; last solar eclipse until 2015 will be visible from Australia.

Also: Inflation remains in check; mayor of Newark, N.J., helps evacuate burning home; Obama sticks up for Ann Romney.

Also: Why Freeh uncovered more about Paterno than state investigators did; destruction of treasures in Timbuktu continues; police and protesters clash in Los Angeles.

The number of fatalities linked to Hurricane Irene is now up to 40. Meanwhile, Moammar Gadhafi remains on the run. And Japan has a new prime minister.