Second American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva arrested in Russia
Alsu Kurmasheva's detention comes after the arrest of Evan Gershkovich earlier this year.
2023-10-19 19:59
Businessman Noboa wins Ecuador presidency, eclipsing father's legacy
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -Business scion Daniel Noboa will fulfill a long-held family ambition when he takes office as
2023-10-16 19:24
California player wins $1.76bn Powerball jackpot
A single ticket, sold north of Los Angeles, is the second-largest lottery win in history.
2023-10-12 16:57
Prix Pictet photography contest winner captures the beauty and harshness of life in rural Rajasthan
Indian photographer Gauri Gill has won the prestigious Prix Pictet, a global award for photography and sustainability, for a portfolio of images captured in rural Rajasthan.
2023-10-02 17:15
Florida Mega Millions winner claims $1.6 billion prize from August
And the winner is ... anonymous.
2023-09-28 07:56
A Maryland woman's license plate helps her win a $50,000 lottery prize
The numbers on an Maryland woman's license plate led her to win a $50,000 lottery prize from a $1 ticket.
2023-09-17 15:58
'Bear cam' viewers save stranded hiker in Alaska
The hiker stopped right in front of the camera and mouthed the words "help" and "lost".
2023-09-09 02:56
A Maryland woman wins a $50,000 lottery prize right after claiming her winnings from another lottery ticket
A Maryland woman won $25,000 in a lottery game, collected her winnings from lottery headquarters, then walked across the street and won $50,000 more.
2023-09-02 13:50
A Utah man who won a $3 million lottery jackpot on his birthday didn't find out until a month later
The 4th of July is a big day in American history, and it was a big day for a Utah man who shares his birthday with the nation's. This year, it marked the day he unknowingly became a millionaire.
2023-08-20 12:26
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.
2023-08-06 14:26
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.
2023-08-02 13:50
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.05 billion, with no top winner in Friday's drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to more than $1 billion after no winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night, the lottery said.
2023-07-29 14:53