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Man indicted in attempt to defraud 28 US federal bankruptcy courts out of $1.8M in unclaimed funds
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Maryland man accused of trying to defraud 28 federal bankruptcy courts out of more than $1.8 million in unclaimed funds was indicted by a federal grand jury in Puerto Rico, authorities said Tuesday. The alleged scheme targeted courts from Alabama to...
Powerball lottery's $1.3 billion jackpot drawing delayed
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball lottery drawing scheduled for Saturday night has been delayed to complete procedures required before the numbers are announced, the game's organizers said. The drawing for the game, including an estimated $1.3 billion jackpot, was delayed to...
Powerball prize climbs to $1.3B ahead of next drawing
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players will have another shot Saturday night at a Powerball jackpot that has grown to an estimated $1.3 billion after more than three months without a winner. There have been 40 consecutive drawings since the last time someone won Powerball's top...
Buy groceries at Walmart recently? You may be eligible for a class action settlement payment
NEW YORK (AP) — If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement with the retailer. The class action lawsuit, first filed in October 2022, alleges that Walmart shoppers across...
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.23 billion after another drawing without a big winner Wednesday night. The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and the Powerball 15. The jackpot, which now ranks as the...
Dredging of Puerto Rico's biggest port begins despite warnings it may harm turtles and corals
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A $62 million project to dredge Puerto Rico’s biggest and most important seaport began Wednesday amid fierce opposition from environmentalists and a pending lawsuit. Crews with California-based Curtin Maritime will remove nearly 3 million cubic yards...
Puerto Rico governor announces historic budget to aid elderly, reduce violence and boost solar power
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor said Tuesday that the U.S. territory’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be the largest in history at $14 billion, with new funds meant to help the island’s elderly population, reduce violence and expand solar power programs, among...
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.09 billion and stretches a 3-month losing streak
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched the six numbers drawn Monday night, continuing a three-month winless streak for the top prize. The numbers drawn were: 19, 24, 40, 42, 56 and the Powerball 23. No...
Powerball jackpot jumps to $975 million after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner. The winning numbers drawn were: 12, 13, 33, 50, 52 and the red Powerball 23. ...
Powerball drawing nears $935 million jackpot that has been growing for months
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players will have another shot Saturday night at a $935 million Powerball jackpot that has been growing larger and larger since the last winner nearly three months ago. No one has won Powerball's top prize since New Year's Day, amounting to 37...
