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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $565 million, sixth largest in its history
The jackpot was last won Oct. 14, when tickets sold in California and Florida shared a $502 million prize.
Live updates: Deadly winter storm brings blizzards and dangerous wind chills to much of the U.S.
Travel will be "extremely dangerous" and "at times impossible" where whiteout conditions occur, the National Weather Service said.
5 arrested in fatal shooting of 19-year-old at Nordstrom in Mall of America, police say
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was shot during a fight Friday night, the Bloomington, Minn., police chief said. No other injuries were reported.
Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
A judge found Saturday that the court did not find convincing evidence of the widespread misconduct that Lake alleged had affected the result of the 2022 general election.
Target issues recall for more than 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children die
A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation, the company says.
Idaho professor sues TikToker over allegations in the killing of 4 university students
The University of Idaho history professor accuses the TikToker of defamation in a federal lawsuit, saying videos with the allegations have been viewed millions of times.
Multiple people dead and more than 1M in the dark as winter storm brings bitter cold to much of the U.S.
As conditions worsen, thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed, upending holiday travel plans for many.
4 dead in pileup with at least 46 vehicles in Ohio, authorities say
Multiple people were injured in the pileup. Buses were being used to take people from the crash site to a local facility so they can stay warm.
Target issues recall for more than 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children die
The girls, ages 4 and 6, died in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, after they were trapped in the blankets in April, federal officials said.
Rapper Tory Lanez is found guilty on all charges in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot during an argument after the pair left a party at Kylie Jenner’s home in July 2020.
Flu cases slightly improving across U.S., CDC reports
Flu cases in the U.S. are at the worst levels in at least a decade, but CDC says there are new signs of improvement. NBC News’ Sam Brock has the latest on flu fears amid the holiday season.
