Joe Biden, Xi Jinping to speak by phone in effort to improve U.S.-China ties

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was forced out of Week 15's game against the Denver Broncos due to a head injury, confirmed as a concussion by the team. Known for his deep-threat ability and chemistry with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, Pierce has a history of concussions and has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. With Pierce and Ashton Dulin sidelined, the Colts will rely on rookies Mitchell and Gould as secondary...

An elderly man was randomly shoved onto subway tracks at the Herald Square station in Manhattan, sustaining minor injuries before being helped back onto the platform by other riders. This incident adds to a string of recent subway-shoving attacks in New York City, including one where the attacker tried to deny involvement and another where the victim described the attacker as acting erratically before the assault. Despite efforts to address crime, there remains a lingering...

MSNBC legal analyst Barbara McQuade expressed concerns about the "chilling effect" the ABC settlement with Donald Trump could have on critics. ABC News settled a defamation suit with Trump, paying him $15 million and issuing statements of regret. Critics worry this may impact media confidence and public trust in the justice system. Full Article

President-elect Donald Trump has selected several Californians for key roles in his administration, including Devin Nunes, who will serve as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. Nunes, a former congressman and CEO of Trump Media, will provide Trump with independent assessments on intelligence matters. Additionally, Trump has nominated Linda McMahon and Kash Patel for Education secretary and FBI director, respectively, while appointing Richard Grenell as his envoy for special missions, emphasizing a focus on...

IE 11 is not supported on the site, recommending the use of another browser for an optimal experience. Senator Schumer requested a drone detection system for New York and New Jersey due to mysterious drones being spotted in the skies. The request follows a series of sightings, with concerns about the safety and security implications. Full Article

The Red Sox acquired minor league right-hander Joe Vogatsky from the Pirates in exchange for utility player Enmanuel Valdez. Vogatsky, a 22-year-old drafted out of James Madison University, had a successful college career as a reliever with 14 saves and a 3.43 ERA. Valdez, who made his MLB debut in 2023, played 125 games with the Red Sox, hitting .235 with 20 doubles and 12 home runs. Full Article