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The Israeli military says an American activist killed in the West Bank last week was likely shot “indirectly and unintentionally” by its soldiers, drawing a strong rebuke from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the activist’s family. Israel said Tuesday a criminal investigation has been launched into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old activist from Seattle who was taking part in a demonstration against settlements. Doctors who treated Eygi, who also held Turkish citizenship, said she was shot in the head. A witness said there had been clashes between Palestinians throwing stones and Israeli forces firing tear gas and ammunition, but that it had subsided before Eygi was shot.

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A judge has agreed to move the trial of a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students out of the city where the crimes occurred. In an order dated Friday, Idaho Second District Judge John C. Judge said he was concerned about defendant Bryan Kohberger’s ability to receive a fair trial at the Latah County courthouse in Moscow, given extensive media coverage of the case as well as statements by public officials suggesting Kohberger’s guilt. But the judge said that even if enough impartial jurors could be selected to hear the case, the Latah County courthouse wouldn’t be able to handle it because it’s too small. He didn't specify a new venue.

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The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other militants in connection with the Oct. 7 rampage in Israel. The criminal complaint filed in federal court in New York City includes charges of conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, resulting in death. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a video statement Tuesday that the charges "are just one part of our effort to target every aspect of Hamas’ operations." He said "these actions will not be our last.” The impact of the case may be mostly symbolic given that Sinwar is believed to be hiding out in tunnels.

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India’s top court has set up of a task force of doctors who will make recommendations on safety of health care workers at their workplaces. The Supreme Court's order comes days after the rape and killing of a trainee doctor in eastern Kolkata city that sparked outrage and nationwide protests. Doctors and medics across India have been holding protests, candlelight marches and even temporarily refused care for non-emergency patients since the killing on Aug. 9. They say the assault highlights the vulnerability of health care workers in hospitals and medical campuses across India. A police volunteer has been arrested and charged with the crime.

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Terry Walls, deputy chief of the Albemarle County Police Department, talks about new laws taking effect on July 1, including one regarding fentanyl and one regarding farm use licenses.

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Chief Michael Kochis discusses the importance of community policing, the city's first homicide of the year and the problem of ghost guns.

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The Charlottesville Police Department has identified a suspect in the April 9 shooting death of Deqwane Brown.