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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.

We all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Financial stress. And the desire to stay cheery and big-hearted throughout.

Manchester City's stunning slump continued Saturday with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.

Hanukkah, Judaism's eight-day Festival of Lights, begins this year on Christmas Day, only the fourth time that's happened since 1900.

Edited by Anna Furman for movement Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 a.m. ET. Prelinked photos CATC101-107 and video by Terry Chea.