Trump and China’s Xi discuss TikTok, trade, fentanyl, president-elect says

A California family’s unshaken faith emerged in the form of a lone statue of The Virgin Mary — untouched by the relentless flames of southern California’s wildfires — her resilience amid the smoldering ruins leading them to sing in praise. “It was remarkable how everything had gotten fried, but the statue of The Virgin Mary…

Nebraska’s Republican Gov. Jim Pillen was in intensive care at a hospital on Monday to be treated for injuries after he was thrown off a horse while riding with his family the day before. Pillen, 68, was treated at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, where he underwent a medical procedure for an injured…

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal called Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh to New Delhi regarding his remarks on eateries displaying owners’ names. Venugopal stressed that no party member can oppose Congress policies. Singh claimed he was misquoted and discussed organizational activities with Venugopal, amidst protests over illegal construction in Shimla.

Ryan Rickelton (176 not out) and Temba Bavuma (106) led South Africa to 316 for four on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan. Their 235-run partnership countered early setbacks and dominated a lacklustre Pakistan bowling attack. Rickelton scored his second Test century, and Bavuma recorded his fourth before getting out just before…