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A former campus police officer says he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a gravel rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Monday's courtroom testimony by the former officer comes as prosecutors seek to show they have enough evidence to put defendant Tyler Robinson on trial for murder. A five-day preliminary hearing that began Monday marks the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far. It's also the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow are in the courtroom. The 23-year-old defendant is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk at Utah Valley University. He has not yet entered a plea. Read moreFormer officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination

Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee. The decision announced Monday is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. Hamas did not clarify if it would disarm or hand over security to an international force. The Board of Peace, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, says it will assess the impact based on actions. Israel dismissed the announcement as a ploy by Hamas to avoid disarmament. The technocratic committee is tasked with restoring services and overseeing civilian affairs in Gaza. Israeli strikes have lessened since the ceasefire but continue almost daily, targeting Hamas and other militants, and also killing civilians. Read moreHamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

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With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday. Balogun was issued a red card i… Read moreIntegrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

White Sox rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte. It's his final step before rejoining Chicago’s lineup after being out with a right hamstring injury. Murakami has been sidelines since suffering a Grade 2 strain on May 29, when he got hurt … Read moreWhite Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami sent on rehab stint, could rejoin Chicago before All-Star break

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A former campus police officer says he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a gravel rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Monday's courtroom testimony by the former officer comes as prosecutors seek to show they have enough evidence to put defendant Tyler Robinson on trial for murd… Read moreFormer officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination