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The presidential primary season is officially over. Here's what the results could mean for November

Jun. 10, 2024 18:10 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential primary calendar has officially come to an end with weekend victories for Democratic President Joe Biden in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Both Biden and Republican Donald Trump already clinched their party nominations in March, setting up a...

Jill Biden recognizes her fellow teachers at a swanky White House dinner for answering 'a calling'

May. 02, 2024 21:13 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Thursday paid tribute to her fellow teachers, hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a swanky White House dinner to honor their commitment to their students and excellence in the classroom. “Tonight we celebrate you because...

Handpicked numbers were the golden ticket to the $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot in New Jersey

Mar. 27, 2024 15:36 PM EDT

NEPTUNE, N.J. (AP) — Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December. The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and the gold Mega Ball 4. State...

Powerball jackpot climbs to $865 million as long winless drought continues

Mar. 26, 2024 06:39 AM EDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night’s drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year’s Day. The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 19, 53 68 and red ball 23. Since the last winner...

Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar

Mar. 25, 2024 13:41 PM EDT

The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion. With an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions prize and an estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot, it's the first time the two nearly national lottery games have each...