Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot when a ticket purchased in the state matched Friday’s winning numbers for the lottery’s estimated $1.35 billion grand prize. Here’s a look at the 10 largest U.S. jackpots that have been won and the states where the winning tickets were sold: 1. $2.04 billion, Powerball, Nov. 8, 2022 […]
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Thousands protest in Germany against coal mine expansion
Environmentalists say bulldozing the village to expand the Garzweiler mine would result in huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions.
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U.K. to supply tanks; Russian missiles hit across Ukraine
British media has reported that four British Army Challenger 2 main battle tanks will be sent to eastern Europe immediately.
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$1.35 billion Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Lebanon, Maine
The York County town was abuzz Saturday with excitement and speculation about who hit the jackpot.
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Russia says it took mining town, Ukraine denies its capture
A Washington think tank said the fall of Soledar wouldn’t mark ‘an operationally significant development’ for Russia.
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Nevada lithium mine gets conditional $700 million government loan
The U.S. Department of Energy says it plans to loan $700 million to an Australian mining company to pursue a proposed lithium project in Nevada.
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Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand
With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
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Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60
Robbie Knievel, who promoted himself as ‘Kaptain Robbie Knievel,’ set several stunt records, but also failed in several attempts.
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Lisa Marie Presley will be buried at Graceland next to son
Presley’s final resting place will be next to her son, Benjamin, who died in 2020, said a representative of actor Riley Keough, who is Presley’s daughter.
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Robbie Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive dies at 69
His death was announced on social media Thursday by his brother and bandmate, Randy Bachman, who did not cite a cause.