A lottery trust claimed the first $25 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $50 “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant game.
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Florida man missing for five months found dead in Mississippi River
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office confirms the body found in the Mississippi River late Monday night is that of missing Florida man, Jody Bert.
Which dehumidifiers have been recalled? See affected brands pulled due to fire, burn hazards
Gree USA had 1.56 million dehumidifiers recalled due to fire hazard. The company was fined $500,000 earlier this year for failing to notify the CPSC of problems.
8-year-old girl fatally hit by school bus in Kansas: police
A little girl heading to school was fatally hit by a school bus in Kansas Wednesday morning, police said. The incident happened in southeast Wichita.
Armed, off-duty sheriff’s deputy fatally shot by police in Southern California
An off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has been fatally shot by Fontana police after they say he pointed gun at them.
Texas woman’s arm healing after hawk-snake attack, but the nightmares linger
Texas resident Peggy Jones was injured after she said a hawk drop a snake on her before attacking her to recover its prey. Her recovery will be long.
Powerball jackpot reaches $236 million. See winning numbers for Aug. 14 drawing.
Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no winner Saturday. See winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 14.
Wisconsin man missing 9 months since attempted traffic stop found dead in abandoned home
Christopher Miller Jr. was last seen running from a Wisconsin traffic stop in November. His body was found in an abandoned home, police said.
North Carolina dad shoots, kills Department of Corrections driver who ran over his son, police say
After Chad Woods and his 17-year-old son ran out of gas, Jeffrey McKay’s truck hit the North Carolina teen, prompting Woods to kill McKay, police say.
Jason Cantrell, husband of New Orleans mayor, dead at 55, city announces
The First Gentleman of New Orleans, Jason Cantrell, has passed away, according to a spokesperson for New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.