Investigation into Georgia televangelists

The top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee said today he has launched an investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing involving six well-known televangelists -- including two based in Georgia. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa sent letters to six Christian media ministries this week requesting information about their expenses, executive compensation and amenities given to executives. Among them are Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia and Creflo Dollar Ministries of College Park. Allegations include generous salaries and housing allowances and amenities such as private jets and Rolls Royces.

Georgia sailor killed in Persian Gulf

Today the U.S. military released the names of two Navy sailors allegedly shot and killed by fellow sailor this week on a base in Bahrain on the Persian Gulf. 19-year-old Seaman Genesia Mattil Gresham of Lithonia was one of the victims. Earlier this week, a U.S. State Department official said the incident appeared to be a case of a jilted boyfriend shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend and then shooting himself.