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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone. In Minnesota, the search is underway for a suspect in the fatal shooting of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband and the attack on State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, they are still hospitalized. Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Police Chief Mark Bruhle told reporters that his officers encountered the suspect, who appeared to be posing as a law enforcement officer. When they arrived at Melissa's house, they noticed that there was a police vehicle in

the driveway with the lights, emergency lights on, and what appeared to be a police officer at the door coming out of the house. When our officers confronted them, the individual immediately fired upon the officers who exchanged gunfire and the suspect retreated back into the home Meanwhile US Senator Tina Smith says her name was found on a list discovered in the car of the suspected killer of Hortman Smith said she was in Minnesota at a Democratic dinner with Hortman and Hoffman just hours before the attack Authorities say there were flyers in the suspect's car related to no King's demonstrations in the state. It's not clear why, but police are urging Minnesotans not to attend the protest today. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she

is closely monitoring the situation in Minnesota, and PR's Carrie Johnson reports the FBI was investigating on the ground with state and local law enforcement. Pam Bondi says the incident appears to be a targeted attack against state lawmakers. In a social media post, the attorney general says, this horrific violence will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Separately, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino says the Bureau is fully engaged on the ground in Minnesota and is collaborating with local and state partners. The FBI is referring questions to authorities in Minnesota. Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington.

The latest round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran have been canceled, according to mediator Oman. The two countries were meant to meet tomorrow, Sunday. That was before Israel launched an attack on Iran, striking military and nuclear targets, and PR's Hadil Al-Shalshi has more. This would have been the sixth time the U.S. and Tehran were to meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program. The U.S US was trying to strike a deal with Iran to limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for lifting sanctions which have crippled Iran's economy. But Israel began striking Iranian military and nuclear targets, killing top Iranian security chiefs and nuclear scientists. This week the UN's nuclear watchdog censured Iran for not complying

with its inspections. Iran remained defiant, announcing that it would activate a third enrichment site. The Omani foreign minister said the Sunday meeting was cancelled but that the only way to peace is, quote, diplomacy and dialogue. Hadil Alshalchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv. This is NPR. President Trump and Russian President Putin had a call today. The two leaders discussed the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks. Putin aid said that Putin briefed President Trump on his recent talks with the leaders of Iran and Israel and reiterated Russia's proposal to resolve the Iran nuclear situation.

The FIFA Club World Cup tournament kicks off today featuring men's club teams globally competing for the championship, and Piers Rafael-Nam reports. It's not new. The Club World Cup has been around for a while, but it was low-key and pretty small. This year, though, it's been turbocharged. 32 teams will now be playing in games from Charlotte to LA, including top teams like Real Madrid, and also less known teams like Ulsan from South Korea.

Yet somehow fans don't seem that excited. Ticket sales have been really slow. Fans have tons of options when it comes to soccer already. Will they tune in to watch the Club World Cup? That's the key question as the opening game kicks off tonight in Miami with the final next month in New Jersey. Raphael Numb, NPR News. British soccer star David Beckham and his former Spice Girls wife Victoria are now Sir David and Lady Beckham. King Charles Nighting Beckham is part of a collection of honors announced on the occasion of the

King's birthday. Hundreds are on today's list for a variety of commendations. Actor Gary Oldman has been knighted and musical stage star Elaine Page is now a dame, as is Emma Bridgewater, famous for her pottery brand. I'm Louise Schiavone, NPR News, Washington.