Woman who was once homeless wins $5 million in lottery scratch-off
She plans on buying a house and investing the rest of her money.
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Two-time lottery winner credits lucky hairstyle
A Maryland lottery winner credits his long hair, in part, with his two scratch-off ticket successes.
Co-workers hit jackpot on scratch-off ticket during lunch break
Split between them, Tyesha Trice and Dylan Mitchell won $17,875 each after taxes.
$2 billion Powerball jackpot winner revealed in California
The winner was a man named Edwin Castro, said California Lottery Director Alva Johnson.
The Saturday Six: Super Bowl ad previews, Celia Cruz on quarters and more
In case you missed it, we previewed Super Bowl ads before Sunday's big game and a first-time lottery player discovered her lucrative luck.
Lottery ticket strategies
Andrew Schrage from MoneyCrashers.com joins CBSN to discuss lottery ticket strategies, and why people keep playing.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $747 million
The jackpot would be the ninth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
Maine gets first Mega Millions jackpot with $1.35 billion grand prize
The lucky combination of numbers drawn late Friday night were: 30, 43, 45, 46, 61 and gold Mega Ball 14.
Colorado turns lottery revenue into parks
The Colorado lottery allocates revenue generated from ticket sales for Powerball, Mega Millions and other games to fund parks, trails and recreation projects across the state. Tom Seaver, director of the Colorado Lottery, joined CBS News' Catherine Herridge to discuss.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.35 billion
The fourth largest jackpot in U.S. history is on the line Friday night. The Mega Millions prize has swelled to $1.35 billion.
Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1 billion
The Mega Millions jackpot has topped $1.1 billion -- the third largest in the game's history. Those who bought tickets are already dreaming big. Omar Villafranca has more.
Winning numbers for Mega Millions $1.1 billion jackpot announced
This marks the fifth largest lottery jackpot ever and the third largest in Mega Millions history.
Mega Millions players share jackpot dreams
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.1 billion. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with people buying lottery tickets at a gas station in Dallas about what they'd do if they won.
Here's why there are so many billion-dollar lottery jackpots
Multi-State Lottery Association tweaked the Mega Millions lottery so it would generate large jackpots, one expert said.
Mega Millions jackpot at $940 million
The Mega Millions jackpot is up to almost a billion dollars after no one matched all the winning numbers on Tuesday. The next drawing is set for Friday night. Victor Matheson, a professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, joins CBS News to discuss the jackpot.
Woman wins $20 million in California scratch-off
She took home the biggest prize possible in the game as several others in the state won millions from their own scratch-offs.
Winning numbers announced for $685 million Mega Millions jackpot
The last time a Mega Millions jackpot was won was Oct. 14, when holders of two tickets sold in California and Florida shared a $502 million pot of gold.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $685 million
Someone could be wrapping up the year with a major bump to their bank account as the Mega Millions jackpot hits $685 million ahead of the Friday drawing.
Massachusetts man uses "intuition" to win lottery 6 times
Raymond Roberts Sr. played the same numbers for each ticket that he has played in multiple games for more than two decades.
Woman wins $175,000 jackpot at office holiday gift exchange
Office manager Lori Janes said everyone at the event was "going insane" when the winning ticket was revealed.
Minnesota Lottery says tech issue caused delay in Powerball drawing
The Minnesota Lottery said a technical issue with its two-tiered verification process was to blame for the nearly 10-hour delay.
Drawing delayed for world record $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot
Lottery officials said one state was still processing its sales data. The jackpot is the largest for any lottery, anywhere, ever.
70-year-old woman wins $400,000 from back-to-back lottery tickets
"We just sat there in disbelief," said the woman, who added that most of that money will go to her retirement fund.
Powerball jackpot hits record $1.9 billion
The largest lottery prize ever is on the line. No one has hit the Powerball jackpot in three months, pushing it to $1.9 billion.
Powerball and risk of gambling addiction
The Powerball jackpot is now up to $1.9 billion, the largest prize in lottery history. However, with all the fun of the game, there are also very real dangers for some people who struggle with gambling addiction. Keith Whyte, the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, joins CBS News for more on this.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
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Trump hosting big White House event around EPA's biofuels mandates decision
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
The 2026 Democratic primary campaign for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's Senate seat is largely a three-person race. Voters go to the polls Tuesday in Illinois.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since December 2022
Rising diesel prices could push up costs across the U.S. economy, as many goods move by diesel-powered trucks.
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Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for.
AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters.
Spring break "takeovers" overwhelm some top Florida destinations
Spring break "takeovers," which are massive gatherings organized on social media, are overwhelming some top destinations and posing dangers.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
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Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for.
AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since December 2022
Rising diesel prices could push up costs across the U.S. economy, as many goods move by diesel-powered trucks.
How much does becoming a homeowner at 30 boost your net worth?
Hopping on the property train earlier in life can significantly increase your wealth, a recent study found. Here's how much.
Costco recalls meatloaf meal due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit because one of its ingredients may be contaminated with salmonella.
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Live Updates: 2026 Illinois primary elections voting begins
The Illinois primary election for 2026 is today, March 17, with races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House up for grabs. Get live updates and results from the polls.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Senate GOP aims to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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Trump hosting big White House event around EPA's biofuels mandates decision
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for an event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor embraced by Obama dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori was 8 years old when he survived the Aug. 6, 1945 U.S. attack, only one and a half miles away from the blast.
EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant
Ali Larijani was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
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Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
Did "Sinners" get snubbed at the Oscars?
The 2026 Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles on Sunday. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier breaks down the winners and the biggest upsets.
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U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Kouri Richins, mom who wrote grief book, found guilty of murdering her husband
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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Illinois holds primary elections
Illinois is holding primary elections on Tuesday that will help determine who will fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin's seat. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
Storms cause power outages in Southeast U.S.
Storms sweeping through the Southeast took down trees and caused major power outages. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
Lava flowing on Réunion Island reaches ocean
Lava flowing from Piton de la Fournaise on France's Réunion Island reached the Indian Ocean for the first time in 19 years. Videos captured the lava flows spilling over the cliff. The volcano began erupting a month ago.
Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday over the Middle East conflict, saying "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
Israel says top Iranian official was killed
Israel said Tuesday that it killed two top Iranian security officials in an overnight strike, including Ali Larijani. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.