Mega Millions estimated jackpot nears $1 billion, at $910 million
There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April 18.
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $820 million
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are about one in 302.58 million.
One winning ticket sold for $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot
The winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Los Angeles. The grand prize was the third largest in the game's history since it started in 1992.
$1 billion Powerball winner in California
A convenience store in downtown Los Angeles sold a $1.08 billion Powerball ticket. The winning numbers announced Wednesday night were 7, 10, 11, 13, 24 with the Powerball number also being 24. Several people across the country won $1 million and $2 million prizes.
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots climb
The top prize in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing is $1 billion, the third-largest jackpot in Powerball history -- and the Mega Millions jackpot is now worth about $720 million. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $720 million after no winners Tuesday
There has been no Mega Millions jackpot winner since April 18.
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing has hit an estimated $1 billion. Tuesday's MegaMillions jackpot has also risen to $640 million.
Why does the Powerball jackpot increase over time?
After Monday's drawing ended without a winner, the Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1 billion, the third-largest prize in the game's history.
Powerball jackpot at $1 billion after no $922 million top prize winners
It would be the third-largest jackpot in the game's history and seventh-highest in U.S. lottery history.
$875 million jackpot has many feeling lucky
The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing has hit an estimated $875 million, the third-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history. Christina Ruffini has more.
Here's what to do if you win the lottery
In the wildly unlikely event you happen to win the lottery, there are some things you should know. Jennifer Streaks, senior personal finance reporter with Insider, has some tips for what to do if you've got the winning ticket.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $875 million
The last time somebody won the Powerball jackpot was back on April 19, when a ticket purchased in Ohio matched all six numbers to bring home a $252.6 million prize.
Iowa woman who lost home in tornado wins $2 million lottery
Tammy Gordy said the rebuilding of her home has been on hold, but these winnings will get the project going again and allow for some upgrades.
Retired handyman wins New York's largest-ever Mega Millions prize
Johnnie Taylor's win is millions of dollars more than the state's last record-setting prize in 2019.
Kentucky man wins $1 million lottery scratch card while getting fuel
Michael Schlemmer had just $40 in his pocket when he "coasted" into a gas station and bought a scratch-off card while filling his tank.
Father and son sentenced to prison for $20 million lottery scam
Authorities said Ali Jaafar and Yousef Jaafar cost the government around $6 million in tax losses over the course of the decade-long scheme.
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.
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.
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Watch Live: Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk are speaking at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
U.K, Australia and Canada recognize Palestinian state despite U.S. opposition
More than 140 countries have already taken that step and more are expected to do so at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France.
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
Former Trump economic official says "we've seen the job market degrade"
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
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ICE threatens lawsuits if Democratic states don't hold migrants
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Pentagon to impose new limits on media, documents show
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
Newsom signs bill barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom also signed bills enhancing protections for children at schools, hospitals.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect arrested
One person is dead and several people were wounded during a shooting Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Rosh Hashanah, and a return to "our better selves"
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year.