Here's where your money goes when you buy a ticket from a state-run lottery
The Mega Millions' estimated jackpot has increased to a total of $1.35 billion — the second-largest jackpot in the game's history, officials say.
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Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs
The percentage of Americans who believe in a number of antisemitic tropes has spiked in the past three years, according to the results of a recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League.
The latest on the tornado that struck Selma, Ala.
A large tornado tore through the city on Thursday afternoon and caused extensive damage.
Sitting all day can be deadly. 5-minute walks can offset harms
A new study finds that taking regular, short bouts of movement during the day can reduce the risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Cities and states are trying to limit high application fees for renters
In a tight and competitive housing market, the first barrier for many are rental application fees. States and cities have passed laws to limit them, but it's proving hard to enforce.
Parts of California are seeing a break from a series of relentless winter storms
With a brief break in the storms hitting California, businesses in the Santa Cruz area are trying to clean up. Officials say true recovery can't begin until the last expected storm hits next week.
Condoleezza Rice calls for 'urgency' in sending weapons and money to Ukraine
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice thinks the way forward for the war in Ukraine is: more. More weapons and more money to Ukraine's forces trying to kick Russia out of their country.
California moves ahead with efforts to dismantle the nation's largest death row
This year, the state will start to move all inmates into the general prison population.
Denver set up temporary shelters for recent migrants. Now the mayor wants to close the sites
More than 4,000 migrants arrived in Denver over the last month, prompting the city to declare a state of emergency. Now the mayor wants to close those shelters, leaving migrants with few options.
A special counsel will probe government documents at Biden's home and private office
Robert Hur is authorized to probe "possible unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or other records."