Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke on Thursday night about the pipe bombs that were mailed to prominent Democrats including himself. Biden said he hopes politicians will focus on unifying the country and reducing heated rhetoric. (Oct. 26)
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Why the world’s biggest lottery jackpot wasn’t
Call it the world’s largest lottery prize that wasn’t. The Mega Millions jackpot that had been announced as the biggest ever at $1.6 billion ended up being the second-biggest at $1.537 billion. (Oct. 24)
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Hospitals in Kenya detain patients until they pay
At an astonishing number of hospitals around the world, if you don’t pay up, you don’t go home. Hospitals often detain patients long after they should be medically discharged, using armed guards and other tactics till they settle their acco…
DeSantis, Gillum trade insults in Florida debate
The candidates for Florida governor decried extreme political divisiveness on a day when pipe bombs were mailed to Democratic leaders. Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum then traded insults and accusations during their debate. (Oct. 25…
Dozens of firefighters respond after man uses blowtorch to kill spiders, reports say
A man attempting to kill venomous spiders with a blow torch likely caused a California house fire on Tuesday night, according to local media reports.
Winning numbers in Powerball’s $620 million drawing are …
The Mega Millions lottery hit a winner Tuesday night and was waiting for the $1.5 billion jackpot champ to come forward. Wednesday night, Powerball’s drawing takes center stage with a hefty $620 million jackpot.
Trump tones down attacks, calls for civility after devices mailed to Democrats, CNN
Hours before a Donald Trump rally in Wisconsin, several of the president’s favorite verbal punching bags became targets of very real threats.
Family pleads for missing Wisconsin girl’s return
The family of a missing 13-year-old Wisconsin girl are pleading for her return. Jayme Closs has been missing since the early morning of Oct. 15, when deputies found her parents dead inside their home. They believe she was abducted. (Oct. 24)
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SC convenience store sold $1.537 billion ticket
Lottery officials confirm a convenience store in rural Simpsonville, South Carolina sold the winning Mega Millions ticket worth more than $1.5 billion. (Oct. 24)
Why we might never know who won the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot
The ticket matching all six numbers was sold in South Carolina, where winners can remain anonymous. The jackpot is the largest in lottery history.