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$940M Mega Millions prize just latest of massive jackpots
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Call it the Golden Age of lottery jackpots. Or to put it another way, what’s up with all the massive lottery prizes? The latest haul up for grabs is a $940 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a drawing set for Friday night. The prize ranks as the sixth largest in…
Doctors: Damar Hamlin communicating, showing improvement
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since he went into cardiac arrest Monday — and his first question was “Did we win?” his doctors said Thursday. “The answer is yes, Demar, you won. You’ve…
Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles due to engine stalling
DETROIT (AP) — Mercedes is recalling nearly 324,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall while they’re being driven. The recall covers a range of models from the 2012 to 2020 model years including the ML550, ML350, AMG ML63, ML250, ML400, GLE450, GLE300, GLE350, GLE550, GLE400, AMG GLE43, and AMG GLE63. The National…
Police investigating a string of attempted bank robberies in Nassau county
Authorities say on Wednesday afternoon, a masked man entered the Bank of America on Post Avenue in Westbury, slipped the teller a note demanding money and threatened the use of a weapon. When the teller walked away, he ran out the back without any money. No weapon was used, and no one inside the bank…
Knicks win, Nets Lose
The Brooklyn Nets lost to Chicago 112 to 121 CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams each scored 22 points, and the Chicago Bulls stopped Brooklyn’s 12-game win streak with a 121-112 victory over Kevin Durant and the Nets on Wednesday night. Durant scored 44 points, but Chicago had six players score in double…
Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by Pope
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis honored his predecessor Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, presiding Thursday over a rare requiem Mass for a dead pontiff by a living one before thousands of mourners in St. Peter’s Square. Bells tolled and the faithful applauded as pallbearers carried Benedict’s cypress coffin out…
New casino and resort could be coming to Nassau County
A full-service casino and resort could be coming to Nassau County. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board voted on Tuesday to open up the application process for three downstate casinos. Las Vegas Sands, a Nevada-based casino and resort company, has been eyeing possible locations to open a casino on the Island. There have been…
GOP’s McCarthy voted down time after time for House speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority. Yet McCarthy wasn’t giving up, even after the…
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing Tuesday resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner The numbers drawn late Tuesday night were: 25, 29, 33, 41, 44 and gold Mega Ball 18. The next drawing is scheduled to be…
Al Roker Returning to TODAY
After taking time to deal with medical issues, Al Roker will return to TODAY on Friday, Jan. 6. Roker, 68, will reunite with his TODAY co-hosts after being off the air due to medical issues since mid-November. Roker was admitted to the hospital in November 2022 due to blood clots in his legs and lungs.…
Commack Motor Inn sold
The Commack Motor Inn has been sold for nearly $14 million The motel is known for its drive-up window, heart-shaped tubs, water beds and three-hour “short stay” option. The new owner plans to fix it up and make the motel more family-friendly. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, House adjourns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to elect Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker Tuesday, the Republicans adjourned for the day in disarray as the party tries to regroup from his a historic defeat after a long, messy start for the new Congress. The surprise move end to Day One shows there is no…