Families of people taken hostage by Hamas call for help, as the militant group issues a threat. House Republicans don't appear to be any closer to choosing a Speaker. A person has been shot and killed after crashing into the Chinese consulate in San Fransisco. California's governor has vetoed a bill that would have banned caste discrimination. Plus, the Hollywood writers' strike officially comes to an end.

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