Americans bet nearly $1.5B to win record jackpot

Fox News

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to a record $640 million, and lotto hopefuls have a 1 in 176 million chance of picking the lucky numbers. Here's a look at some of the things that you have a better chance of experiencing. But forget about how the $640 million Mega Millions jackpot could change the [...]

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Pauly D steps away from the 'Shore' with new show

CNN (blog)

She is set to attend the bash alongside her rumoured boyfriend, DJ Afrojack, LMFAO's Redfoo and Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am. Hold onto your hat! The 31-year-old exited her car and headed into the terminal Chatting about the follow-up to her In celebration of the late DJ AM SiriusXM BPM channel is launching “DJ AM [...]

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Mega Millions jackpot swells to $640 million

CBS News

Can these random number generators help you win the record-high Mega Millions jackpot? Probably not, but it might be worth a try. by Mandi Bierly As I'm typing this, the estimated jackpot for tonight's Mega Millions drawing stands at a record $640 million. In addition to conversations about how much notice colleagues would give if [...]

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Long odds for winning Mega Millions jackpot

CBS News

If you think you can win this week's mega lottery, think again you have a better chance of being killed by flesh-eating bacteria than rolling in… Everyone has their own way of playing the lottery, and although some have their own "winning theories," it's actually just the luck of the draw. In fact, you have [...]

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Rejection likely in Final Four matchups

USA TODAY

Although this version of the women's Final Four really is up in the air, the higher altitude shouldn't bother Baylor, Stanford, Notre Dame or Connecticut on the court over the weekend. That searing sensation in the lungs after a few trips up and down Timely for the Final Four on Saturday, the SeatGeek to the [...]

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'Mirror Mirror': Snow White tale is fair (not fairest), critics say

Los Angeles

Mirror Mirror, the candy-colored vision of director Tarsem Singh, is the latest take on a classic fairy tale, with Lily Collins filling the shoes of Snow White and Julia Roberts as her nemesis, the wicked queen. But even with a I'll start things off with a Reviewlet of this year's quickest-to-the-gate Snow White movie, Mirror [...]

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Current TV Dismisses Keith Olbermann

New York Tim

NEW YORK, NY — Caption Keith OlbermannCurrent TV has dismissed Keith Olbermann from its talk-show lineup after less than a year. The network announced late Friday afternoon that “Countdown,” the show Olbermann has hosted on Current since last June, Less than a year after he was hired, Current TV said it was ending its contract [...]

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Should Mega Millions thank Powerball's $2 tix?

Philadelphia

Should Mega Millions Thank Powerball'S $2 Tix? Posted on March 30, 2012 by Craig. Should Mega Millions thank Powerball's tix? It's ironic that Mega Millions had the first jackpot to break not only the $ 400 million barrier, but the half-billion Powerball was supposed to be the best hope to annihilate the records. At least, [...]

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Katie Couric to guest-host 'Good Morning America'

First Coast

The former Today show host will sit in for Robin Roberts next week. By Richard Huff / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Katie Couric was formerly an anchor on NBC's 'Today' show, but left the spot for a gig on CBS News in 2006. Breakfast news veteran Katie Couric is returning to morning TV, but just [...]

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Mega Millions: Picking Your Winning Lottery Numbers

Patch.com

Many players in tonight's Mega Millions lottery are looking to strategies and apps to help them win the big jackpot. The March 30, 2012 Mega Millions jackpot is now at $640 million. Mega Millions Is there a science behind picking lottery numbers? Lottery Ticket movie. Look, everyone and their mother is going to be playing [...]

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