There were intense exchanges in the Israeli parliament Monday as family members of some of the hostages held by Hamas clashed with far-right members of the government. Meanwhile, a White House official said negotiations are "getting close to the end" on the release of some captives. Follow for live updates. ...

“The inability for people to live their day-to-day life without encountering open-air drug use is so pressing on urban folks’ minds,” said John Horvick, vice president of polling firm DHM Research.… ...