The New York Times came to a virtual standstill after over 1,000 employees walked off in the paper’s first major strike in over 40 years. Times employees are pushing for higher wages, better health and retirement benefits, and a fairer return-to-work policy. NBC News’ Dasha Burns has the latest. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: …

Officials say a major pipeline in Kansas has been shut down after oil spilled into a creek. TC Energy estimated the spill’s size is about 14,000 barrels. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC …

FOX Business host Stuart Varney argues low gas prices put more money in Americans’ pockets right before Christmas. … STUART VARNEY: No matter what the president says about oil company profits, or gas station price gouging, the price you pay for energy is all about supply and demand.  So just think what you would be paying now if we hadn’t …