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Here are the top 20 largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, and the odds of winning them.
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Here are the top 20 largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, and the odds of winning them.
The single ticket was purchased at Publix in Newnan, Georgia, Mega Millions said.
Mega Millions has rolled out several changes, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning.
No Mega Millions player won the $1 billion Christmas Eve jackpot, so the grand prize for Friday night's drawing will be an estimated $1.15 billion.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
One winning ticket was sold in Florida for the Mega Millions jackpot — the third largest in U.S. lottery history.
The pot of gold soared after no winning tickets were sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.1 billion grand prize.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately one in 302.58 million.
The winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Los Angeles. The grand prize was the third largest in the game's history since it started in 1992.
The ticket was purchased in Washington state. The winning numbers were 05, 11, 22, 23, 69 and the Powerball 07.
There have been 24 drawings since the jackpot was last won on Oct. 14.
The Illinois Lottery said the prize was claimed by two individuals who had agreed to split the prize if they won.
Your immediate reaction is probably "of course!" But not so fast. The numbers may not be as rosy as you think.
From Jan. 2 to 22 (when the Mega Millions was won), the Colorado Lottery sold $33,624,612 worth of Powerball and Mega Millions tickets.
The Colorado Lottery says since no one has yet won the Mega Millions jackpot, it is now sitting at $615 million.
Getting firefighters to a growing fire quickly can mean the difference between stopping a fire and losing homes.
As firefighters battle multiple wildfires across the state, members of the Colorado National Guard are playing a critical role both on the ground and behind the scenes, supporting fire crews, law enforcement and emergency managers.
Flood warnings were in effect in several different parts of Colorado on Thursday evening. In one western Colorado county, floodwaters left muddy messes on two different county roads.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Authorities sent a strong message to anyone thinking about breaking into one of the Colorado county's abandoned missile silos for a thrill.
Getting firefighters to a growing fire quickly can mean the difference between stopping a fire and losing homes.
As firefighters battle multiple wildfires across the state, members of the Colorado National Guard are playing a critical role both on the ground and behind the scenes, supporting fire crews, law enforcement and emergency managers.
Flood warnings were in effect in several different parts of Colorado on Thursday evening. In one western Colorado county, floodwaters left muddy messes on two different county roads.
Authorities sent a strong message to anyone thinking about breaking into one of the Colorado county's abandoned missile silos for a thrill.
CBS Colorado's First Alert Chief Meteorologist Dave Aguilera will be inducted into the Silver Circle at the Heartland Emmy Awards this weekend.
As firefighters battle multiple wildfires across the state, members of the Colorado National Guard are playing a critical role both on the ground and behind the scenes, supporting fire crews, law enforcement and emergency managers.
Getting firefighters to a growing fire quickly can mean the difference between stopping a fire and losing homes.
Colorado State Patrol is warning parents to be careful of the e-bike or e-motorcycle you buy for your children. Not only are these vehicles dangerous to ride without proper training, but you could be fined if you are not following the law.
Denver Summit FC will play their first game at Centennial Stadium at noon on Saturday. The match will be against the Portland Thorns and will be broadcast on CBS Colorado.
Denver Summit FC will play their first game at Centennial Stadium at noon on Saturday. The match will be against the Portland Thorns and will be broadcast on CBS Colorado.
Denver Summit FC will play their first game at Centennial Stadium on Saturday.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Hilton Grand Vacations said it has fired an employee who sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
The Jamestown Mercantile Cafe is a restaurant that also doubles as a gathering place for the foothills town of Jamestown. The building it's located in is going up for sale.
The nonprofit that operates the auditorium in the Boulder is embarking on a $17 million renovation project.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.