Biden says he's optimistic about Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hostage release deal

President Biden is optimistic about the prospects for a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, saying, “We are closer than we’ve ever been” to an agreement.
Woman charged with trying to defraud Elvis Presley's family through Graceland sale

A Missouri woman has been arrested on charges alleging she orchestrated a scheme to fraudulently sell Elvis Presley’s Graceland property in Memphis.
Biden to designate the site of 1908 race riot a national monument

President Biden is signing a proclamation designating the site of a 1908 race massacre in Springfield, Illinois, a national monument.
Statewide alert issued after disappearance of Georgia teen diagnosed with mental illness

Christopher Drakes, 16, left his home around midnight on Friday with a suitcase and his Xbox.
Jack Russell, lead singer of band Great White, dies at 63

Jack Russell, the lead singer of the bluesy ’80s metal band Great White who was fronting the night 100 people died in a 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island, has died.
Public officials in Bluffton, Hampton County facing charges after SLED investigation

Those charged include a former county administrator, sheriff’s deputy and two employees of the Bluffton Police Department.
Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming program due to gambling violations

The University of Notre Dame is suspending its men’s swimming program for at least one academic year due to violations of the NCAA’s gambling rules.
When Elvis played Savannah: Remembering the King of Rock and Roll's performances in the Hostess City

Looking back at Elvis Presley’s concerts in Savannah, and the show that didn’t happen.
Tracking Hurricane Ernesto: Spaghetti models, timing and more

The National Hurricane Center is following Hurricane Ernesto.
Indictment: Georgia mayor bought alcohol, left it in ditch for state prison inmates

GBI agents arrested the mayor following a city council meeting and led him away in handcuffs.