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• Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez ordered to stand trial on attempted murder charge

  08-11-2022 21:28 via cbsnews.com
  SAN JOSE -- A Santa Clara County judge ruled Tuesday that former UFC champion Cain Velasquez must go to trial on attempted murder and other charges stemming from a February shooting.Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Arthur Bocanegra announced his ruling after a two-day preliminary hearing on whether or not there was enough evidence to advance the charges to a jury trial next year.The 40-year-old Velasquez has pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted murder, three counts each of assault
  
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• Powerball $2.04 billion winning ticket sold in California, $1 million winner in Massachusetts

  08-11-2022 19:23 via cbsnews.com
  BOSTON - The numbers for the historic $2.04 billion Powerball drawing were finally drawn Tuesday morning, about ten hours late, but it was worth the wait for someone out west. The lone winning ticket was sold in California.The winning numbers were 10-33-41-47-56 and the Powerball was 10.The one-time cash option was $997.6 million, before taxes.According to California Lottery, one winning ticket was sold at Joe's Service Center in Altadena.California Lottery makes its FIRST EVER Billionaire! One
  
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• Powerball ticket sold in California wins record $2.04 billion jackpot

  08-11-2022 19:08 via cbsnews.com
  Powerball announced Tuesday a winning ticket was sold in California for a world-record $2.04 billion jackpot. The announcement came after a lengthy delay in revealing the winning numbers.The winning numbers are 10, 33, 41, 47 and 56 with a Powerball of 10. "Congratulations, to the lucky ticket holder in California and the millions of other Powerball players who won other prizes in the drawing." said Powerball Product Group Chair Drew Svitko. "On behalf of participating lotter
  
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• Despite pleas, Alpharetta rejects plan to revamp North Point Mall

  08-11-2022 18:26
  The decision is an example of the tension between developers and suburban officials.
  
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• Powerball numbers finally drawn for world record $2.04 billion jackpot

  08-11-2022 16:07 via cbsnews.com
  BOSTON - The numbers for the historic $2.04 billion Powerball drawing were finally drawn Tuesday morning, about ten hours late.The winning numbers are 10-33-41-47-56 and the Powerball is 10.The one-time cash option is $929.1 million, before taxes.The jackpot was initially $1.9 billion, but grew beyond that estimate as the numbers were officially drawn at 8:57 a.m. at the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.You can watch the drawing here.The drawing was scheduled for 10:59 p.m. Monday but
  
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• Political expert discusses issues impacting voters ahead of Georgia's midterm elections

  08-11-2022 16:03 via cbsnews.com
  ATLANTA (WUPA) -- Voters are sifting through political mudslinging now more than ever. Abortion, election integrity, and crime are a few of the key issues expected to drive a record number of Georgians to the polls on Tuesday. Experts say, for most voters, inflation is at the top of the list."There's a lot of uncertainty about what the economy holds for the future," said Dr. Laura Young, an associate political professor at Georgia Gwinnett College.Voters are worried about how it will hit th
  
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• Powerball numbers announced for world-record $2.04 billion jackpot after delay

  08-11-2022 15:53 via cbsnews.com
  Powerball announced on Tuesday morning the winning numbers for its estimated record-breaking jackpot after a lengthy delay. The winning numbers for the $2.04 billion jackpot are 10, 33, 41, 47 and 56 with a Powerball of 10.Shortly after the numbers were revealed, game officials announced on Twitter there were no winners in the drawing. The grand prize was increased to $2.3 billion.The next drawing is scheduled for Wednesday.This is a developing story and will be updated.
  
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• Powerball numbers finally drawn for world record $1.9 billion jackpot

  08-11-2022 15:31 via cbsnews.com
  BOSTON - The numbers for the historic $1.9 billion Powerball drawing were finally drawn Tuesday morning.According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, the winning numbers are 10-33-41-47-56 and the Powerball is 10.The drawing was scheduled for 10:59 p.m. Monday but it was held off because a participating lottery needed "additional time to process its sales and play data," the Multi-State Lottery Association said in a statement Tuesday morning.Powerball is played in 45 states, as well as Washingto
  
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• Two diversity and inclusion officers honored with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards

  08-11-2022 12:00
  The Top Diversity and Inclusion Officers honored by Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards this year promote diversity both within their organization and the wider community.
  
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• Powerball drawing for $1.9 billion jackpot delayed

  08-11-2022 11:42 via cbsnews.com
  DES MOINES, Iowa - The Multi-State Lottery Association said in a statement that the Powerball drawing was delayed Monday and it's likely that the official results won't be known until later Tuesday. The record-breaking $1.9 billion Powerball drawing was delayed because a participating lottery had issues processing sales. In a statement to the Associated Press it said, "Powerball requires all 48 participating lotteries to submit their sales and play data prior to the winning numbers bei
  
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• Drawing delayed for $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot

  08-11-2022 05:39 via cbsnews.com
  BOSTON - The drawing for the largest jackpot in lottery history was delayed Monday night. Powerball said the drawing for the $1.9 billion jackpot was "delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols."Powerball said the winning numbers would be posted on its website as soon as they are available. The one-time payout cash option is $929.1 million, before taxes.  There were 40 drawings without a winner.Powerball tickets are $2 each. Dr
  
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• Nicole expected to become hurricane on approach to Florida

  08-11-2022 02:52 via cbsnews.com
  MIAMI - Subtropical Storm Nicole is now expected to become a hurricane over the Bahamas before hitting Florida's east coast on Wednesday, just well enough after polls close to avoid disrupting voting on Election Day, forecasters said.A hurricane warning is in effect for northwestern Bahamas, including the Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini and Grand Bahama Island, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Andros Island, New Provid
  
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