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Tickets for the Mega Millions and Powerball Jackpots combined to $1.2 billion are seen inside a store, in Port Washington

Economy Apr 10

Two days after $1.3 billion Powerball drawing, the winning Oregon ticket holder remains unknown

By Claire Rush, Mead Gruver, Associated Press

World Apr 07

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip
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News Wrap: Israel lowers military presence in southern Gaza as war hits 6-month mark

In our news wrap Sunday, Israel said it’s pulling some of its troops out of southern Gaza, a top Iranian official’s remarks stoked fears of wider regional conflict, Russia declared a national emergency after a dam broke during flooding, Rwanda…

Nation Apr 07

Powerball tickets are seen at a liquor store, in Washington
$1.3 billion Powerball jackpot won by player in Oregon after delayed drawing

A Powerball player in Oregon won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion on Sunday, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months.

By Associated Press

Nation Mar 26

FILE PHOTO: Powerball tickets are seen at a liquor store, in Washington, U.S., July 19, 2023. Photo by Nathan Howard/Reuters
Powerball jackpot increases to $865 million as winless streak continues

The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day.

By Associated Press

Nation Oct 12

FILE PHOTO: Powerball tickets are seen at a liquor store, in Washington
Player in California wins $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ends longest stretch without winner ever

A player in California has won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize.

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

Oct 02

Latest Powerball jackpot estimated at $1.04 billion

By Associated Press

The prize on the line Monday night has grown so massive because there have been 32 consecutive drawings since someone won the jackpot. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

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Jul 20

Powerball winner scores jackpot worth more than $1 billion

By Associated Press

The California Lottery said on Twitter that the winning ticket was sold in Los Angeles at Las Palmitas Mini Market.

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Jul 18

Jackpot reaches $1 billion after no winner in Monday’s Powerball drawing

By Nick Ingram, Associated Press

The estimated jackpot for Wednesday's drawing would be the seventh highest in U.S. history and the third largest for Powerball. Ticket buyers have a chance at either $1 billion paid out in yearly increments or a $516.8 million one-time lump…

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Jul 16

Powerball jackpot grows to $900 million after no winner drawn Saturday night

By Associated Press

Another Powerball drawing ended with no winner Saturday night, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $900 million.

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Feb 07

Powerball player in Washington wins $754.6 million prize

By Associated Press

Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds to win a $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

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