Nation Jan 11 Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.35 billion, 2nd highest in its history The estimated $1.35 billion jackpot prize would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years. Nearly all jackpot winners take a cash payout, which for Friday night’s drawing is an estimated $707.9 million.
Politics Jan 10 Rep. Katie Porter to run for Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024 Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber.
Nation Jan 10 Mega Millions rises to $1.1B, 5th largest in U.S. history After nearly three months of lottery losing, the odds of winning the top lottery prize don't change, and they're formidable at 1 in 302.6 million.
Politics Jan 09 U.S. Postal Service touts performance during 2022 midterm elections The U.S. Postal Service says it delivered more than 54 million ballots during the midterm elections, with nearly 99 percent of ballots delivered to election officials within three days.
World Jan 09 Russia launches criminal probes on prominent Kremlin critics Russian authorities have announced criminal probes against a famous actor critical of the war in Ukraine and a philanthropist who supports the Russian opposition.
Politics Jan 09 Migrant repatriations continue as Florida steps up patrols The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 273 migrants to Matanzas, Cuba, over the weekend following interdictions off the Florida Keys. Since August more than 4,400 migrants from Cuba and Haiti have made their way by boat to the state.
Politics Jan 09 WATCH: Biden meets Mexico's President López Obrador for welcome ceremony President Andres Manuel López Obrador formally welcomed his American counterpart, President Joe Biden, to the Palacio Nacional -- the first time since 2014 that Mexico has hosted a U.S. president.
Nation Jan 08 California braces for floods, mudslides with more storms on the way California was hit with more turbulent weather Sunday as thunderstorms, snow and damaging winds swept into the northern part the state, preceding another series of incoming storms and raising the potential for road flooding, rising rivers and mudslides on soils…
World Jan 08 Travelers rush to enter China as it eases pandemic border restrictions The ability of Hong Kong residents to cross over is one of the most visible signs of China’s easing of border restrictions imposed almost three years ago, with travelers arriving from abroad no longer required to undergo expensive and time-consuming…
World Jan 07 At least 1 killed, 57 injured in Mexico City subway train collision Two subway trains collided between two stations Saturday in Mexico City, killing at least one person and injuring 57, authorities said.