Lottery Fever Grows As Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Swell To More Than $400 Million Each
A pair of big lottery jackpots are drawing attention and plenty of players.
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A pair of big lottery jackpots are drawing attention and plenty of players.
There's a double chance to make those million-dollar dreams come true. Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is nearly $450 million, and Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is also huge.
Investigators say the suspects extorted lottery winners by threatening to torture and kill their families.
With no winner in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot has now skyrocketed to more than half a billion dollars!
A New Jersey college student managed to avoid a lecture about getting a summer job after he realized he was holding a winning lottery ticket worth $1 million.
Michael Weirsky bought the winning ticket at a QuickChek on New Brunswick Ave. in Phillipsburg.
Someone in New Jersey could be waking up a multi-millionaire!
The winners of the largest Mega Millions jackpot in New York lottery history are keeping their identities a secret.
What a way to start the new year. The lucky ticket was sold at Brookville Auto Service Shop in Glen Head.
The winning numbers were 34, 44, 57, 62, 70, and the megaball was 14.
Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot was a gift that could even impress Santa himself.
We have a winner! Lottery officials say one winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in South Carolina.
If Tuesday's big winner (if there is one) is like most, they'll take the lump sum of about $904 million, before federal and state taxes.
You won't have to worry about the stock market struggles if you hit one of the two big lottery jackpots up for grabs this week. The record $1.6 billion Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday night.
There were a few runner-up prizes handed out, including some $1 million winners in New Jersey and Connecticut.
Mega Millions isn't the only show in town. Saturday night's Powerball jackpot approached the half-billion dollar mark.
The Mega Millions jackpot crossed the $1 billion mark ahead of Friday night's drawing, making it the second-largest jackpot in lottery history.
With the Mega Millions Jackpot now up to $970 million, and Powerball at $450 million, joining an office pool might seem the best way to go to cover all your bases. Maybe not.
There was no winner in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, and Wednesday's Powerball jackpot keeps growing.
The winning numbers were 3, 45, 49, 61, 69, and a Mega Ball of 9.
Share these tips with your lottery-dreaming family and friends to save everyone from wealth trouble after your big win.
Friday's numbers were 4, 24, 46, 61, 70 and Mega Ball 7.
A lucky player could soon overcome remarkably bad odds to win the nation's ninth-largest lottery jackpot.
A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $522 million was sold to a single winner in California.
It's the fifth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history and if no one matches all five numbers plus the Mega ball, the jackpot will continue to grow.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Firefighter Patrick Brady went into cardiac arrest on the roof of a burning building in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, FDNY officials said.
Three firefighters and six civilians were injured when a five-alarm fire broke out at a Washington Heights apartment building Saturday.
Bo Horvat scored twice to move into a tie for the NHL lead and the Islanders kept the Rangers winless on home ice.
Firefighter Patrick Brady went into cardiac arrest on the roof of a burning building in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, FDNY officials said.
Three firefighters and six civilians were injured when a five-alarm fire broke out at a Washington Heights apartment building Saturday.
SNAP uncertainty leaves Tri-State Area food pantries struggling to meet demand
A massive fire spread from a Bronx auto body shop to two neighboring homes Saturday, displacing about a dozen people.
A grandfather was killed in a hit-and-run after leaving his granddaughter's South Farmingdale elementary school Friday.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
SNAP uncertainty leaves Tri-State Area food pantries struggling to meet demand
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all among the 40 travel hubs bracing for delays and cancellations as the FAA starts reducing air traffic.
LaGuardia, JFK, Newark Liberty and Teterboro airports are among the 40 that are expected to be impacted by the FAA's flight reduction due to the government shutdown
Rowan freshman Tomas Kaan Jimenez-Guzal is among the suspects charged with plotting an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Michigan over Halloween weekend.
A grandfather was killed in a hit-and-run after leaving his granddaughter's South Farmingdale elementary school Friday.
CBS News New York got an exclusive look at major renovations underway at Belmont Park on Long Island.
Six men accused of trafficking catastrophic amounts of drugs to NYC and Long Island were arrested in a major narcotics takedown, authorities said.
A Mega Millions winner is running out of time to collect their $1 million prize, the New York Lottery says.
A funeral service was held in Israel Friday for Long Island native Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas during the Oct. 7th attacks.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The government shutdown is now on Day 40 as senators are set to return to Capitol Hill for a rare Sunday session. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide full food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
Bo Horvat scored twice to move into a tie for the NHL lead and the Islanders kept the Rangers winless on home ice.
The Devils beat the Penguins 2-1 on Saturday to take sole possession of first place in the NHL's Metropolitan Division.
Cade Cunningham helped lead Detroit to its fifth straight victory and a 7-2 record.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
John Elliott interviews leaders ahead of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's annual walk in Lower Manhattan.
Police said the Morris Heights shooting happened near Featherbed Lane and University Avenue.
Brooklyn investigators said a man forced his way inside a home and exposed himself to a woman before trying to remove her clothes.
Community Kitchen at the Lower Eastside Girls Club has diners reserve a table online and book at one of three price points.
Lines at food banks are growing and there are more delays and cancellations at U.S. airports due to the government shutdown. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
