Foreign secy Misri to visit Beijing on Jan 26-27; what’s on the agenda

Federal investigations reveal most recent Northeast drone sightings are actually manned aircraft, posing no national security threat. Of 5,000 reports, less than 100 warranted investigation, with all fixed-wing sightings identified as manned aircraft. Officials continue investigating remaining cases, acknowledging some overreaction while some temporary flight restrictions remain in place.

Los Angeles city lawmakers voted Tuesday to formally adopt a sanctuary city ordinance, weeks after President-elect Trump’s victory, amid promises to carry out mass deportation raids.   The 13-0 vote will prohibit Los Angeles from providing any city resources or personnel to be used to help federal enforcement of immigration laws. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein…

Mohammed Shami, recovering from ankle surgery, impressed fans with his powerful hitting during net practice at the NCA, even without helmet or pads. He recently returned to domestic cricket with strong performances in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, despite lingering knee swelling.

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, the new chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, says President-elect Trump is on-board to help the senator in his mission to protect and expand the newly won GOP majority in the Senate. Scott, who last week was elected by his Republican colleagues as chair of the Senate GOP…