Photos of the week
The most compelling photos from the week's news, Jan. 9-15, 2016, including terror attacks and the Golden Globe Awards
Powerball
Officials confirm Tennessee couple won historic Powerball
Parents announce what they plan to do after lottery officials verify first of three winning tickets
Couple claims to have winning Powerball jackpot ticket
Man, woman step forward saying they're among lucky mystery winners of record $1.6 billion drawing
Who won the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot?
Mystery winners in Tennessee, Florida and California have yet to come forward: "The winner could be as close as your neighbors!"
Why the Powerball is a mixed blessing for some retailers
Convenience stores experienced "historic" traffic levels as Powerball mania gripped the country, creating challenges
$1.6B Powerball jackpot: 3 winning tickets sold
Cheering crowd gathers at store where one was bought; prize was a world record
Lucky numbers picked in $1.5 billion Powerball
Lottery officials confirm at least one winning ticket was sold for record-smashing jackpot
Inside the room where Powerball numbers will be drawn
Tallahassee, Florida, studio is where millions of wannabe millionaires -- and now, billionaires -- see their dreams drop in less than 60 seconds
Plan on winning Powerball? Dos and dont's if you do
Imagine you've won that $1.5 billion jackpot (or even a piece of it). Here's how to minimize your odds of blowing it all
Groups warn of Powerball scams ahead of historic drawing
Authorities expect scammers to take advantage of drawing for largest lottery prize in U.S. history
D-Day: Drawing for $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot
If Wednesday's drawing fails to produce any winner, another drawing will take place Saturday with a jackpot worth close to $2 billion
A better way to spend your Powerball ticket money
You're almost certain to lose there, but if you buy one of these three companies' shares, your odds are a lot better
Powerball is already pulling in billions this year
Ticket sales could soon surpass the total of $3.98 billion sold in 2015 -- where does all that money go?
Powerball jackpot soars -- yet again
Record-breaking jackpot grows to $1.5 billion -- and at least one superstar athlete can't pass up the chance to try to win
Powerball fever spreads across the border
Thousands of our neighbors are pouring in from across the border to try their luck, but winners outside the U.S. can expect more taxes
Monk robbed buying lottery tickets at Philadelphia gas station
Surveillance video posted by police shows a man grabbing the monk's wallet and running out of the store
Powerball: Who wants to be a billionaire?
Jackpot for the Powerball lottery has climbed to an all-time high -- nearly $1.5 billion
Powerball jackpot hits estimated $1.4B -- a world record
No winners of grand prize in most recent drawing sends lottery fever -- and prize --to unprecedented levels
Lottery fever: Record $1.3B Powerball jackpot
As the largest lottery prize in U.S. history is announced, here's a look at your chances, some history, and stats
No winning ticket sold in record Powerball lottery
With no players matching all the numbers, the next jackpot is expected to hit a whopping $1.3 billion
Powerball sales grow as jackpot soars to $900 million
If no one matches all the numbers, the next drawing is expected to soar to $1.3 billion
Actual Powerball payout depends on where winner lives
Taxes can eat up close to half a Powerball jackpot, and the amount taken out can vary by tens of millions of dollars from state to state
What can the $900 million Powerball jackpot buy?
Think you'll win it all? Here's a lighthearted look at the type of lifestyle you'll be able to afford
Why you may not want to win the Powerball jackpot
Next Powerball winner could draw a record $700M jackpot, but some experts warn you may become subject to a "lottery curse"
Record Powerball jackpot gets bigger
Soaring sales push jackpot even higher; could climb even more before Saturday's drawing
live updates
Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Search for Charlie Kirk's killer continues. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
British ambassador to U.S. fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain's Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, has been fired by Prime Minister Keir Starmer over "the depth and extent" of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Hyundai CEO says immigration raid will delay battery plant's construction
Construction will be delayed by up to three months as the plant now grapples with shortage of workers.
Nadine Menendez sentenced to more than 4 years in bribery case
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
Social Security COLA could increase 2.7% in 2026, new estimate shows
A 2.7% COLA increase would raise the average monthly Social Security payment by about $54.
AI wants to help you plan your next trip. Can it save you time and money?
AI wants to help you save time and money when planning your next trip, but how good is it at getting you the best deals?
Prince Harry has his first meeting with dad King Charles in 19 months
On a rare trip back to the U.K., devoted mostly to charity events, Prince Harry may have begun the reconciliation with his family he's said he wants.