Mega Millions single ticket holder wins $980 million jackpot
The single ticket was purchased at Publix in Newnan, Georgia, Mega Millions said.
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The single ticket was purchased at Publix in Newnan, Georgia, Mega Millions said.
SEPTA Regional Rail riders should expect longer commute times as the agency completes federally mandated inspections of its trains. Plus, the Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $900 million for Tuesday's drawing, and a blast of cold air hits the Philadelphia region.
The Mega Millions jackpot is at least $650 million ahead of Tuesday night's drawing. Jim Donovan has your latest Philadelphia area news with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Measles outbreaks across the United States are climbing, adding to what's already a record case count across the nation. Ross DiMattei has your morning news headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
Mega Millions has rolled out several changes, including new ticket prices, jackpots and an increase in the odds of winning.
It seems like everything costs more these days, including certain lottery tickets. Starting Tuesday, the price of a Mega Millions ticket is now $5, that's more than double the price that it had been. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei breaks down the reason behind the increase and if people will pay it.
The Mega Millions jackpot winner could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.
The numbers in Friday night’s Mega Millions lottery were just drawn. The jackpot had grown to a little over $1.2 billion. Alicia Roberts talked to people who were seeing green.
The prize for the Mega Millions drawing Friday stands at over $1.2 billion. So the question is do you feel lucky? Lottery fever is sweeping the nation and people in our area are heading out for their chance to become America’s newest billionaire. Tonight’s jackpot is the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history. Dan Snyder talked with people looking to get rich quickly in Wissahickon.
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.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
A steady stream of customers filed in and out of the Lindenwold Preet Food Mart in Camden County, New Jersey, on Christmas Eve to snag their last-minute lottery tickets before Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
It's a busy holiday travel season with many people on the roads. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Starbucks workers are striking for higher wages and the Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $970 million for Tuesday night's drawing. Aziza Shuler has the latest morning headlines with weather from Grant Gilmore.
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $970 million. The next drawing is Tuesday.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
Ahead of the next Mega Millions drawing, which is Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 11 p.m. Eastern Time, Ross DiMattei asked Camden, New Jersey lottery players what they'd do if they won the $740 million jackpot.
If you're feeling lucky this week, it's a good time to pick up some lottery tickets. The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over to $670 million after no ticket matched all the numbers drawn Tuesday night. It is the fifth-largest jackpot this year. The next drawing is Friday, Dec. 13.
The price of a Mega Millions lottery ticket is going from $2 to $5. Mega Millions says the ticket price hike is part of its new and improved game that will offer larger jackpots that grow faster with better odds of winning. Lottery officials say details about changes to the game will be released soon. The price goes up in April.
Mega Millions tickets are set to get more expensive next year after a change to produce bigger lottery jackpots.
Philadelphia Police are warning of more arrests this week in connection with several illegal car meetups earlier this month in the city. Meanwhile, a $1 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in New Jersey remains unclaimed — more on those stories in our Monday morning Digital Brief.
A $1 million Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold at the Pantry 1 Food Mart at 609 Chester Pike in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Mega Millions said the jackpot was last won in Illinois on June 4 with a ticket valued at $552 million.
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot grew once again after no one won Friday night's drawing.
If the winner opts for a cash prize, they will take home $336.1 million.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays scored twice off Jhoan Duran to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2.
A 45-year-old woman was beaten to death with two bricks in a North Philadelphia alley Sunday morning, police said.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays scored twice off Jhoan Duran to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2.
A 45-year-old woman was beaten to death with two bricks in a North Philadelphia alley Sunday morning, police said.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
A 45-year-old woman was beaten to death with two bricks in a North Philadelphia alley Sunday morning, police said.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays scored twice off Jhoan Duran to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
For the first time in his career, Lane Johnson has a new offensive line coach, which will be a massive shift for the two-time Super Bowl champion.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with the media Tuesday for the first time since the team traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots.
Berks County police officer Kristen Yeager died in a single-car crash while she was responding to a call in May.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday night.
CBS News Philadelphia got a tour inside Philadelphia Stadium before FIFA World Cup matches start.