In case you missed it, here are OBSERVER ONLINE’s top 10 stories for today:

1. Latest double murder in Kingston linked to gang feud

The police believe that the latest double murder in the Kingston 13 area is linked to an ongoing feud between members of the Raspberry and Rat Bat Gang. Full story here

2. 63-y-o man, son arrested after cops find gun in Clarendon

A 63-year-old man and his 33-year-old son were yesterday arrested after police reportedly found a loaded gun in a house in Woodhall, Chapelton in Clarendon. Full story here

3. UWI wants $20,000 commitment fee from new students

The University of the West Indies, Mona in St Andrew, now requires the payment of a non-refundable commitment fee of $20,000 in order for new students to confirm their space at the institution. Full story here

4. US independence weekend leaves more than 100 gunfire victims in Chicago

The United States celebrated Independence Day with a long weekend of barbecues and fireworks, but in violence-plagued Chicago more than 101 were hit by gunfire, with 14 dying of their wounds, the Chicago Tribune said on Wednesday. Full story here

5. Child in Germany brings WWII bomb into kindergarten

A child in Germany sparked the evacuation of a kindergarten Wednesday by unearthing a World War II bomb and bringing it back to the classroom, police said. Full story here

6. Sabina Park ready for final Windies, India ODI — JCA

The Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) says the final touches are being put to Sabina Park in preparation for Thursday’s fifth and final one-day international (ODI) match against India. Full story here

7. NY cop ambushed, shot dead while sitting in truck

A New York City police officer was shot to death early Wednesday, ambushed in a marked police truck by a man with a revolver who was later killed by officers. Full story here

8. Jamaica men’s volleyball team win in Trinidad

Jamaica emerged victors yesterday in their first match in the CAZOVA Senior Men’s Volleyball Championships currently underway in Trinidad. The team defeated Haiti three sets to one — 25-22; 25-20; 19-25; and 25-22. Full story here

9. Antigua PM takes on CARICOM chairman on West Indies cricket

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne this morning defended his government’s position on the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) view of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), insisting that the regional bloc has a policy of not interfering “in the internal affairs of institutions and governments”. Full story here

10. Grange welcomes Queen’s Baton to Jamaica

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has welcomed the Queen’s Baton Relay to Jamaica with the hope that Jamaica will get another opportunity to host the Commonwealth Games. Full story here