Why international recognition alone can’t guarantee a Palestinian state

The executive director of Peace Now, an Israeli nongovernmental organization that advocates for a two-state solution, said the situation has never been so dire.
Shooter opens fire at Springfield El Ximador, employees locked in back room

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office confirms shooting; no injuries reported
Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this win Ig Nobel prize

The researcher accepted his prize on stage wearing stripes and was surrounded by his fellow researchers, who harassed him with cardboard flies.
Last day of Summer and it’ll feel like it in Savannah

Sunny and summery finish to the weekend
Tropical Storm Gabrielle expected to strengthen to a hurricane today

Tracking two areas of interest
Comics artist inspires kids with his Marvel-ous work

Now, with more than 10 successful Marvel comics under his belt, his favorite audience isn’t at Comic-Con anymore.
Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info

The Pentagon will now require journalists to sign a pledge not to report on information that has not been authorized for release, including unclassified information
Georgia Southern soars past Maine behind balanced attack, 45-17

Eagles get back to .500 thanks to over 500 yards of offense, and stout defensive performance
Kentucky couple turns birthdays, anniversary dates into big lottery win

They plan to make some renovations to their home and potentially buy a new car.
Colorado’s live mascot Ralphie VII makes debut in front of cheering crowd

The most anticipated run of the night — maybe even in Colorado’s recent history — was turned in by a 700-pound bison just before kickoff.