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President Biden on Saturday signed Congress' short-term government funding extension, officially averting a partial shutdown after a week of high drama.

Manchester City's stunning slump deepened after losing to Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.

Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of thwarting the first of three government funding extensions because the legislation could have limited his business' operating ...

Joe Mazzulla's Christmas greetings were costly.

Discount retailer Big Lots announced this week it's ceasing operations and is offering going-out-of-business sales at remaining stores and on its website.

Center back John Stones sustained a fresh injury setback in Manchester City's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on Saturday in the Premier League.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was starting and wide receiver Marquise Brown was active for Saturday's game against the Houston Texans, giving Kansas City arguably its healthiest and most complete offensive lineup of the season.

Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will deliver his Sunday blessing from indoors, the Vatican said, announcing the precautions ahead of a busy Christmas period and launch of the Holy Year that will sorely test Francis' stamina and health.

After no player got all six Mega Millions winning numbers in Friday's drawing, the jackpot for the next drawing Tuesday is up to $944 million.

The Senate cleared a bill to restore full Social Security benefits for an estimated 2.1 million government workers and retirees, several of whom told The Washington Times the fix will provide them a critical financial lifeline.