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The jackpot will be the largest since a Powerball prize that climbed to $564.1 million last February before it was won by players from North Carolina, Texas and Puerto Rico.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz pushed back Wednesday against a pro-ethanol group in Iowa that claims he’s softened his opposition to a government biofuels requirement as the February 1 caucuses near.

President Obama’s executive orders to tighten restrictions on guns were met with mixed reaction in Wisconsin.

On Tuesday, Obama spoke at the White House surrounded by family members of people killed in shootings.

Since North Korea claimed it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb on Wednesday, world leaders have swiftly moved to issue condemnation, with the Security Council having held an emergency meeting to discuss strengthening measures against the country.

And though most of the actions the president outlined can take place unilaterally, lawmakers could raise the prospect of blocking the implementation of some through the funding process.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, campaigns at Penny’s Diner in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

For the Powerball, according to LottoNumbers.com, the most popular white ball numbers are 26, last drawn 56 days ago; 41, last drawn 18 days ago; 22, drawn seven days ago; 16 came up 14 days ago; 42 was drawn four days ago and 35, drawn 116 days ago. The Multi-State Lottery...

Lawson’s jackpot holds the record for the largest Lottery prize ever won in MI.

A separate bill is in the Michigan Legislature that would allow for no-reason absentee voting, so those that are concerned over the wait can have more time to look over the ballot.

Johnson, the party’s nominee in 2012, told Fox Business Network’s Neil Cavuto that the nation’s debt – which he estimated would reach $20 trillion by the time President Barack Obama leaves office – is the biggest problem facing the country.

It was a ideal storm for those of us who love college basketball. But it was his 3-pointer when the Jayhawks had established a 32-21 lead late in the first half that once more changed the complexion of the game. With 2.4 seconds left and the game tied at 86, the Jayhawks’...

With just weeks until the Iowa caucuses, presidential candidate Ted Cruz is leading the field, polling at 31%. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks to a reporter while standing with supporter Court Oviatt of Logan, Iowa, after a campaign speech at the public library in Onawa, Iowa, Tuesday,...

Many lottery players are stocking up on Powerball tickets for the upcoming drawing for a $500 million jackpot.

According to the California Lottery, a California resident matching all six numbers on a Powerball ticket for tonight’s drawing could take home a lump- sum payment of $306 million. They said just about everyone that comes in is buying a ticket. While your odds are not good...