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• Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10

  25-12-2024 22:06 via wivb.com
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday.
  The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6), who have dropped three straight as their chances of capturing the AFC North took another hit.
  Mahomes connected on first-half s
  
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• Pope calls for nations to overcome divisions in Christmas address as communities celebrate worldwide

  25-12-2024 21:45 via wivb.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.
  The pontiff's “Urbi et Orbi” — “To the City and the World” — address serves as a summary of the woes facing the world this year. As Christmas coincided wit
  
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• Christmas morning housefire in Lackawanna puts one person in critical care

  25-12-2024 21:12 via wivb.com
  
  LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- One person is in critical condition at ECMC following a Christmas morning fire on Colton Avenue.The Erie County Sheriff's Office is investigating what caused the two-alarm fire in the rear of a home.
  Other occupants were safely evacuated when crews responded to the fire around 7 a.m.
  
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• Bills fan organizes first ever alcoholics anonymous meeting at Highmark Stadium

  25-12-2024 20:09 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) - A Buffalo Bills fan is proving Bills Mafia is more than just football. It's about finding a community.
  Andy Borden is using his journey to sobriety to inspire others by organizing a unique alcoholics anonymous meeting at Sunday's game against the New York Jets.Borden was inspired to give up alcohol after the passing of a relative in 2015. Two years ago, he attended a Notre Dame football game. While there, he stumbled upon something unusual, a meeting of alcoholics ano
  
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• Hall of Fame honor for WNY'er Jim McNally

  25-12-2024 19:28 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Long since inducted into local Halls of Fame, Jim McNally will now be recognized in Canton.McNally, the Kenmore West High School and University at Buffalo alumnus who served 43 seasons as an NFL offensive line coach, is one of three recipients of this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame's Awards of Excellence.Former Buffalo Bills running backs coach Elijah Pitts and longtime Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Dick Hoak also will be honored at a cocktail dinner and award
  
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• Bills offense 'Cooking' with run game adding powerful new dimension

  25-12-2024 18:26 via wivb.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen may be hard-pressed to top 4,000 yards passing for a fifth consecutive season. And that’s not a bad thing.As much as the five-time defending AFC East champion Bills (12-3) rely on Allen to run what’s still a highly productive offense that’s averaging 31.3 points per outing, a James Cook-led running attack has provided Buffalo an added dimension. Take Buffalo’s 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, for
  
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• Jackpot for Mega Millions over $1 billion after no numbers match on Christmas Eve drawing

  25-12-2024 17:12 via wivb.com
  
  Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets.The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. That means the estimated jackpot for Friday's drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially the fifth-largest jackpot in the game's history.“We know that many people will likely receive tickets to Friday’s drawing as holiday gifts, and what a gift that would turn out to be if you ended up with a ticket worth a $1.15 bill
  
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• Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms and overcome divisions in Christmas address

  25-12-2024 16:13 via wivb.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.
  The pontiff's “Urbi et Orbi” — “To the City and the World” — address serves as a summary of the woes facing the world this year. As Christmas coincided wit
  
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• Christmas Day: These retail stores are open

  25-12-2024 15:29 via wivb.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Christmas Day is traditionally when stores across the nation close, but there are a few exceptions.Before you visit any store, whether it's on this list or not, definitely call ahead to ensure they're open.
  These retail stores are open on Christmas Day 2024:Pharmacies open Christmas Day 2024
  CVS will be open Christmas Day with modified hours. Local hours can be found here.Walgreens will be open Christmas Day with modified hours; 24-hour pharmacies will remain open.
  
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• Buffalo Dream Center hosts annual lasagna dinner

  25-12-2024 03:14 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- In the true spirit of the season, a local pastor served up more than holiday cheer. The Buffalo Dream Center hosted its annual lasagna dinner on Tuesday for the homeless and those in need.The heartfelt gesture gave hundreds of people the opportunity to enjoy a warm meal and get into the Christmas spirit.For more than 20 years, Pastor Eric Johns has devoted his life to helping people throughout Western New York. Approximately 300 people filled the Buffalo Dream Center to a
  
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• The story behind 'Happy Holidays From Channel 4'

  25-12-2024 01:22 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Every year, we hear from viewers about how much they love our "Happy Holidays" video greeting card. It’s a catchy song that has become part of the holiday landscape of Buffalo for the past 31 years.But Buffalo isn’t the only city that loves the jingle. I recently had the chance to speak with Jolly Demis, who wrote the memorable song – and even got to hear a special live performance from Demis himself.For my conversation with Demis – as well as his
  
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