Mega Millions and other jackpots: How consumers are being played
The record $1.6 billion prize is no accident, with lottery officials tweaking the odds to increase huge payouts
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Champagne Dreams
Mega Millions jackpot tops $1.6 billion
PlayVideo The Mega Millions jackpot has grow to the largest in history ahead of Tuesday night's drawing. Lead director of Mega Millions, Gordon Medenica, joined CBSN with more on the odds and where the money goes
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Cyber Insecurity
High-speed L.A.-area pods tunnel almost finished
PlayVideo Futuristic pathway is designed to enable residents to avoid region's notorious traffic jams. KCBS-TV's Greg Mills reports
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The Kingdom
Corporate America's relationship with Saudi Arabia runs deep
PlayVideo The alleged murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is putting a spotlight on American companies' financial ties with the kingdom
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Stirring The Pot
New tech changing the marijuana industry
PlayVideo Technology is having an impact on the the rapidly growing cannabis industry. CNET executive editor Roger Cheng joins CBSN to discuss developments, from harvesting tools to smart apps that monitor your marijuana intake
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America's Store
Sears was the Amazon.com of its day
PlayVideo Over its 130-year history, Sears has sold watches, clothes, farm machinery, appliances and even houses. A "disruptive" force in the retail industry, it changed how Americans shopped
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Growing Your Business
Taking a small business from local to global
PlayVideo Allison Schickel, founder of medical garment company The Brobe, joined CBSN to share her experience building a small business that now exports to several countries outside the U.S.
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Saving Grace
How to make more money from your savings account
The primary strategy is to switch your accounts to an online bank that offers higher yields
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Reason To Worry
The case for pessimism: Cheery biz owners earn less money
Business owners with an optimistic outlook earn 30 percent less than more downbeat colleagues
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