ROCKFORD (AP) -- Texas Governor Rick Perry has dropped out of the race to the White House. He’s thrown his support behind Newt Gingrich. Some analysts say that could help the former speaker close the gap on Mitt Romney even more. New polls show Romney's lead shrinking in South Carolina.

President Obama is trying to raise some money for his campaign. He’s making several stops across the country today. This morning he stopped in Florida to announce a new plan to boost tourism from countries like China and Brazil. Tonight he'll be in New York.