How hard is it to win the lottery? Odds to keep in mind as Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar
Jul 20, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim — even as more and more eye top prizes soaring to jaw-dropping heights. Ahead of Wednesday night's drawing, the…
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No winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot reaches $720 million
Jul 19, 2023
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $720 million after no winning ticket was sold — again. It’s now one of two national lotteries with enormous jackpots but equally enormous odds…
It's official: Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history
Jul 18, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift and her loyal fans, known as Swifties. The pop star officially has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history. “Speak Now (Taylor's Version)”, released…
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $640 million, among highest in lottery game’s history
Jul 17, 2023
DES MOINES -- The Mega Millions top prize has grown again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot. The numbers drawn late Friday night were: 10, 24,…
Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction caused by bariatric surgery, coroner says
Jul 14, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago, authorities said Thursday. The January 12 death at age 54 of the singer, songwriter and heir of Elvis Presley was ruled as being…
Chinese hackers breached State Dept., other government email on eve of Blinken visit, officials say
Jul 13, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — State-backed Chinese hackers foiled Microsoft's cloud-based security in hacking the email accounts of officials at multiple U.S. agencies that deal with China ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Beijing…
No winner in Monday Powerball drawing; jackpot now $725 million
Jul 12, 2023
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No winning ticket drawn Monday means the Powerball jackpot is an estimated $725 million ahead of Wednesday's drawing. No ticket matched the Monday drawing of white balls 7, 23, 24,…
Vladimir Guerrero joins Vladimir Sr. as first father-son Home Run Derby winners
Jul 11, 2023
SEATTLE (AP) — Of course a Junior had to do something special in Seattle. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night, matching Vladimir Sr.'s 2007 title to become the first father-son…
Iowa Republicans will pursue a 6-week abortion ban during a special session that starts Tuesday
Jul 10, 2023
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's Republican-controlled Legislature will aim to enact a ban on abortion after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a rare special session that starts Tuesday, a draft of the bill…
Cameraman injured at Yankee Stadium by wild throw has an orbital fracture
Jul 07, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson and New York manager Aaron Boone spoke Thursday with Pete Stendel, the YES Network cameraman who sustained an orbital fracture when he was hit by Henderson’s errant…