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$1.35B Mega Millions Prize Drawing Set for Friday Night

Mega Millions players will have another chance Friday night to end months of losing and finally win a jackpot that has grown to $1.35 billion.

'Catastrophe': Cardinal Pell's Secret Memo Blasts Francis

Pope Francis will deliver a final send-off for Cardinal George Pell during a funeral Mass on Saturday, the Vatican said, as revelations emerge of the Australian prelate’s growing concern about what he considered the “disaster” and “catastrophe” of the papacy under Francis.

New, Taller Barbie Doll is Aimed at Kids as Young as 3

Love her or loathe her, Barbie has been transformed again, this time into a version for children as young as 3.

Minimal Airline Delays, Cancellations a Day After US Outage

Delays and cancellations among flights across the United States were minimal on Thursday, a day after a system that offers safety information to pilots failed, grounding U.S. air traffic and leading to thousands of stranded travelers.

Oldest Living Pearl Harbor Survivor Marks 105th Birthday

Flag-waving admirers lined the sidewalk outside the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Wednesday to greet the oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor as he marked his upcoming 105th birthday.

Storm-Weary Californians Clean Up, Brace for Another Torrent

Laurie Morse shoveled wet sand into bags in the pouring rain Wednesday, preparing to stack them along her garage in a last ditch effort to keep out a rising creek on California’s central coast.

Electric Vehicles Win Truck, Utility of the Year Awards

Electric vehicles took two of three categories for the first time in this year's North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards.

Jimmy Page, Rod Stewart Pay Tribute After Death of Jeff Beck

Reactions to the death of Jeff Beck, rock innovator and guitar virtuoso who died Wednesday.

Man Attacked with Hatchet at Boone Bus Stop

A man in Boone is hurt after he says an acquaintance attacked him with a hatchet at a bus stop on Watauga Village Drive.

New Mega Millions Jackpot of $1.35B is Game's 2nd Highest

The Mega Millions prize has grown again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot.

Charlotte Man Wins 'Unbelievable' $200,000 Second-Chance Prize

A Charlotte man beat the odds to win a second-chance drawing from the North Carolina Education Lottery.

The Golden Globes Return Tuesday In a 1-Year Audition

After going dark for a year, the Golden Globes return to the air Tuesday on a one-year audition to try to win back their awards-season perch.

Prince Harry Accuses Camilla of 'Dangerous' Leaks to Media

Prince Harry has accused his stepmother, Camilla, the queen consort, of leaking private conversations to the media to burnish her own reputation.

Drone Leads to Arrest of Felony Assault Suspect

UCSO Charlie Squad patrol deputies assisted the Monroe Police Department in the investigation of a felony assault that occurred at the Quick Stop Pantry on North Rocky River Road over the weekend.

Analysis: Teammates Gave Damar Hamlin the Ultimate Tribute

An emotional week for the NFL filled with fear, tears, prayer and uncertainty ended with exciting games, dramatic finishes and a celebration for Damar Hamlin.