Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $747 million
The jackpot would be the ninth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
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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.
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 grows to $1.1 billion after no winning ticket sold
There have been 24 drawings since the jackpot was last won on Oct. 14.
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.
Man who sold $2.04B Powerball ticket reveals what he'll do with $1M bonus
Joe Chahayed said he didn't know who won the giant prize but hopes it's someone local.
Powerball ticket sold in California wins record $2.04 billion jackpot
The announcement came after a lengthy delay in revealing the winning numbers.
Winning $2 billion Powerball ticket sold
The largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history was finally sold on Tuesday. CBS News' Christina Ruffini is in Altadena, California, where one lucky player had the winning numbers for the $2.04 billion prize.
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.
Voters heading to polls for midterm elections
Midterm Election Day is here, and candidates made their final appeals to voters until the last hours. The drawing for the world record $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot had to be postponed due to a technical glitch. And if you're heading to the polls early, you might have a front row seat as the sun, Earth and moon line up for a total lunar eclipse -- the last one until 2025.
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.
Powerball jackpot grows to estimated $1.9 billion
The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.9 billion after no winning tickets were sold in Saturday night's drawing
Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion after no winning ticket sold
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.6 billion
The current Powerball jackpot of $1.6 billion is the largest ever lottery prize. The next drawing is Saturday night. Danya Bacchus has more on the frenzy.
Powerball jackpot hits staggering $1.5 billion, just short of world record
No one won Wednesday night's top prize of $1.2 billion, so the jackpot for Saturday night's drawing will be very close to the $1.586 billion world record for lotteries.
Here are the winning numbers for the $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot
The winning numbers for Wednesday night's Powerball drawing were 02, 11, 22, 35, 60 and a Powerball of 23. It was not immediately clear if there were any winning tickets.
Can you boost odds of winning Powerball?
There was no jackpot winner Monday night, so the Powerball grand prize has jumped up to $1.2 billion. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Mark Glickman, Ph.D., a senior lecturer in statistics at Harvard University, about what your odds of winning really are and what to know before you buy your tickets.
Powerball jackpot races past $1 billion mark to estimated $1.2 billion
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's Powerball drawing so the grand prize for Wednesday night's selections will be a minimum of roughly $1.2 billion.
Winning numbers for $1 billion Powerball jackpot announced
People were showing up at convenience stores, groceries and gas stations across the country to snatch up lottery tickets.
Powerball grand prize climbs to $1 billion without a jackpot winner
The Powerball jackpot keeps getting larger because players keep losing.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion
After Saturday's Powerball drawing resulted in no winners, the jackpot has now risen to an estimated $1 billion. The next drawing is set for Monday night.
Powerball jackpot rises to $825 million for Saturday night's drawing
The Powerball prize is its second-largest ever, officials said.
Powerball prize now second-largest in history
Saturday's Powerball jackpot drawing has jumped to at least $825 million, the second-largest prize in Powerball history.
Powerball jackpot leaps to estimated $800 million, its second-biggest ever
No one won Wednesday's pot of gold of about $700 million, which was already the game's largest this year.
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Pakistan says it's set to host U.S.-Iran talks soon
It's unclear if the talks would be direct or indirect, and Washington and Tehran aren't commenting. This, as Iran warns the U.S. not to start ground operations.
Documents reveal 2 close calls 1 day before deadly crash at D.C. airport
A former Reagan airport air traffic controller is speaking out about years of ignored warnings preceding the 2025 deadly midair collision that killed 67 people, saying "it worked until it didn't."
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Homan says ICE will keep assisting TSA until "airports feel like they are 100%"
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
U.S. military needs to keep up as drones advance, former Marine says
Iran is launching deadly drone strikes on U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East. The same weapons have been used for years in Ukraine, where drones have transformed warfare.
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Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Cardinal temporarily barred from entering Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said it was "the first time in centuries" that heads of the church were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the sacred site.
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Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
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Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
UConn shocks Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan in Final Four
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
The unprecedented move amounted to an indefinite suspension of all asylum requests filed outside of immigration court, regardless of the applicant's nationality.
Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
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Bank of America reaches $72.5 million settlement in Epstein lawsuit
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Education Department tells 7.5 million SAVE borrowers to prepare for repayment
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How soon will TSA lines return to normal after the shutdown ends?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
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California sheriff says election fraud probe delayed by suits and court filings
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says his election fraud probe of the Proposition 50 Special Election last fall has come to a halt due to "politically motivated lawsuits and court filings."
Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
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Trump administration scaling back asylum crackdown, sources say
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Ex-Surgeon General says social media needs to be regulated "similar to cigarettes"
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
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Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
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FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Trump says he has "no problem" with Russian tanker bringing oil to Cuba
When asked if a New York Times report that the tanker would be allowed to reach Cuba was true, Mr. Trump said: "If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it's Russia or not."
Iran warns troops will be "set on fire" if U.S. launches ground operation
"As long as the Americans seek Iran's surrender, our response is clear: Far be it from us to accept humiliation," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, said Sunday.
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Transcript: Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
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Michael Jordan on NASCAR, basketball and the one title he won't claim
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Olivia Munn's "no symptoms" cancer diagnosis fueled lifesaving mission
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Olivia Munn shares her breast cancer journey
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Brandon Uranowitz on reviving "Ragtime"
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Kentucky family rejects millions for land
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
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Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
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Denise and Aaron Quinn Get the Last Word
A couple is attacked as they slept. They later team up with law enforcement and get their assailant to confess to more crimes. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Attack survivors, not believed by police, get the last word against kidnapper
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French police stop apparent bomb attack outside Bank of America building
The incident occurred in the middle of the night, while the office was closed. No employees were injured, according to the bank.
Tiger Woods released from jail after arrest
Tiger Woods was released from the Martin County jail in Florida following his DUI arrest after a rollover crash on Friday.
Colombian navy says it shut down 30 drug labs, seized 2 tons of cocaine
The Colombian navy said it also seized thousands of gallons of smuggled fuel, preventing "the strengthening of illicit economies."
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Artemis II astronauts say they're "ready to go" for moon launch
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II crew's flight around the moon begins Monday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
What would success mean for Artemis II flight?
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Meet the rescue team behind the astronauts as Artemis II's launch approaches
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