A California lottery player scored $500 on a scratchers ticket. He tried his luck again -- and won $1 million
A California man who says he rarely plays scratch-off lottery games turned his luck from a previous win into a million-dollar payday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mega Millions jackpot soars to potential record after no winner Friday, lottery says
A record Mega Millions jackpot may be in play after no ticket matched all winning numbers in Friday night's drawing, the lottery said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Is tonight the night? Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.25 billion after months without a winner
Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $1.25 billion, the fourth-highest ever for the lottery.
1970-01-01 08:00
Connecticut landowner claims a $1.5 million home is being built on his vacant lot after a fraudulent sale
A man claims a $1.5 million home is being built on his Fairfield, Connecticut, property without his permission after somebody fraudulently sold the land to a property developer, according to a lawsuit.
1970-01-01 08:00
Georgia country profile
Provides an overview of Georgia, including key events and facts about this country in the Caucasus.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chechnya profile
Provides an overview of Chechnya, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dagestan profile
Provides an overview of Dagestan, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.25 billion after no player wins Tuesday's drawing
The Mega Millions grand prize grew further past the billion-dollar mark after no winning ticket claimed the jackpot at Tuesday night's drawing.
1970-01-01 08:00
A massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs in tonight's drawing
One lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot that's up for grabs in Tuesday night's drawing.
1970-01-01 08:00
Burundi country profile
Provides an overview of Burundi, including key dates and facts about this east African country.
1970-01-01 08:00
A massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs in Tuesday's drawing
One lucky winner could nab a massive $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot that's up for grabs in Tuesday night's drawing.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze
An evacuation order is in place for towns near the US border as fires there swirl out of control.
1970-01-01 08:00