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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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