The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.22 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales

Betting buzz: NFL favorites dominating December

NFL favorites have covered 57% of December games, the best cover percentage for favorites since 1985.

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December 29 — Meet the Moment

In a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker looks back at her Meet the Moment interviews with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, athletes Sue Bird and Megan ...

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Couple won the NYC housing lottery and bought a two-family house in Brooklyn worth $1.1 million for $690,000—take a look inside

Tanese Orr and her husband had lived in NYCHA apartments for over a decade when they found out they were eligible to buy a house via the NYC housing lottery.

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Late December Birthdays

It’s hard to have your special day in a month of special days. December babies have one request: Make an effort.

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All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbers

Circle K in Cottonwood, California, where ticket was sold celebrates $1m bonus as winner remains unknown. The new year will ring in brightly for a lucky Mega Millions winner in California: after ...

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I turned a wellness side hustle into a full-time business that made over $1 million in sales its first year: I'm 'doing what I set out to do as a kid'

Marina Khidekel couldn't find the anxiety-relieving weighted plushie she wanted, so she decided to create it herself. She launched Hugimals World in 2022.

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The 44 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (December 2024)

That Christmas, Hot Frosty, and Klaus are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

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The 44 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (December 2024)

Queer Eye, Black Doves, and Squid Game are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

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New York Signs Climate Law That Would Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion

The bill is meant to put the onus of fossil fuel damage on companies instead of the taxpayer.

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Corey KOAT 7 Weather Forecast for December 292024

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A year of extreme weather that challenged billions

Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.

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Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California

A winning ticket for the estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth-largest in the game's history, was sold at a convenience store in the small Northern California town of Cottonwood.

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Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California

Santa came a little late, but he brought one person a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot as a stocking stuffer.

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Mega Millions $1.22 Billion Winning Ticket Sold in California

The identity of the jackpot winner was not immediately known, but lottery officials in California are expected to reveal it.

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‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?

“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”

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These are the billion-dollar disasters of 2024

The amount of damage caused by billion-dollar disasters reached an unprecedented amount in 2024

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California store sells winning $1.22 billion Mega Millions ticket

One lucky ticket sold in Northern California won an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing just days before the new year.

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Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California

The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been sold in California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever.

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Winning numbers drawn for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.22 billion -- and a winner could take home the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.

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Winning numbers drawn for estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot

A winner of the Mega Millions jackpot could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.

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Migrants and End of Covid Restrictions Fuel Jump in Homelessness

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. topped 770,000, an increase of more than 18 percent over last year.

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Stock market dips, fueled by tech stock selloff

The U.S. stock market took a significant dip on Friday, fueled by a selloff in tech stocks. CBS News contributor Javier David breaks it down and looks ahead to 2025.

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The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.22 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales

Scratch-off games are also popular during the holiday season

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$1.15B Mega Millions jackpot: Which states would have the largest payout?

While every player is vying for the same record-setting prize, a winner's payout would vary by state.

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Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that's still a big deal

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (December 29)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $1.15 billion ahead of Friday’s drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history.

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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion—here are 8 states where your prize won’t be taxed

Depending on where you live, you could miss out on $125 million of your winnings due to state taxes.

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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.15 billion after no big winner Christmas Eve

Friday's Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history, after no winning ticket was drawn on Christmas Eve. Four players across the U.S. won over $1 ...

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More than 90% of 401(k) plans now offer Roth contributions – but only 21% of workers take advantage

The share of employers that offer a Roth 401(k) option has increased a lot over the years. A 2022 law will make it nearly ubiquitous among plan sponsors.

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Temu’s Takeover Is Now Complete

Despite the arrival of new competitors and growing political tensions between the US and China, the ecommerce juggernaut Temu proved in 2024 it’s here to stay.

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Stock market’s December performance in balance as ‘Santa Claus rally’ begins

Stocks have seen a stellar 2024, but the S&P 500 is in danger of a rare December loss. It’s all riding on the so-called Santa Claus rally.

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Save those holiday-gift lottery tickets: Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1bn

Odds of winning jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, compared with 1 in 24 for any Mega Millions prize, and tickets cost $2. The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1bn after no ticket matched all six ...

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Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing yields no winner as jackpot grows to $1.15 billion

No winner came forward on Christmas Eve to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a handful of people will still be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green.

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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.

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Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has only been won three times in 2024, the fewest wins in a single year since the game began.

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Only 1 hospital in northern Gaza now able to provide services, say officials

Health officials say there is just one hospital left providing humanitarian aid services in northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing

A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.

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Greenland to Trump: We're not for sale

Greenland’s prime minister said Monday the autonomous island is not for sale after President-elect Trump said owning Greenland “is an absolute necessity” for the U.S. “Greenland is ours. We are not ...

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Greenland again tells Trump it is not for sale

It comes after the US president-elect repeated comments he made in 2019 that he would like to purchase the territory.

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