Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion next week, as no one wins again

On Saturday no one matched all six numbers and won the estimated $825 million grand prize. That means the next drawing Monday night will be for a massive $1 billion.
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PHOTOS: If you had to leave home and could take only 1 keepsake, what would it be?

We asked refugees around the world to tell us of a memento they brought to connect them to their old life even as they embarked on a new and uncertain future.
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Mattel releases three Barbie dolls for Día de Muertos

One of the dolls, a collaboration with Mexican fashion designer Benito Santos, has already sold out.
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The driver of the big rig one lane over might soon be one of these teenagers

The trucking industry projects it will need to hire over a million drivers over the next decade. One idea that's gained some traction: Bring in younger drivers, starting in high school.
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Montana woman kills husband at rental house before turning gun on self

A Montana clinic manager opened fire on her doctor husband in a VRBO driveway before fleeing to a nearby reservoir and turning the gun on herself.
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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program just got more flexible

The U.S. Education Department announced plans Tuesday to permanently change the long-troubled program to grant more borrowers forgiveness. The department had already made several temporary changes.
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Rising costs and abortion access top voter concerns in key New Hampshire Senate race

In a race that could decide the fate of the Senate, Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan is facing retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc, a Republican who falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen.
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Ethan Crumbley has pleaded guilty to murdering 4 students at a Michigan school

The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to all 24 charges, nearly a year after the attack at Oxford High School in southeastern Michigan. He withdrew his intent to pursue an insanity defense.
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Kew Gardens in Christmas lights row as eco-critics say 'just look at the stars instead'

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Iran boasts of arms sales, but denies it supplied Russia’s kamikaze drones

The Iran-Russia drone arrangement could be a breach of the UN Security Council resolution that approved the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, envoys from the three European nations said.
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France pays tribute to hero dogs with new memorial

“It’s very important (recognition) because dogs, like human beings, carry out missions, but we don’t ask them for their opinion. So to me, it’s fair to give them back a medal,” Johann, an adjutant in a combat unit, said.
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'Wagatha Christie' trial headed to London's West End for one night only

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Return of 'Inside Amy Schumer' is welcome, even when it's inconsistent

Schumer is back — kind of.
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Herschel Walker plans to hand out fake police badges to highlight support for police

After being called out for flashing an honorary police badge at a debate, Herschel Walker's campaign is embracing the moment with plans to distribute 1,000 fake badges as a fundraising prop tomorrow.
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Biden says he will push to codify Roe if Democrats keep the House and Senate

The president is calling on Democrats — especially young voters — to turn out in the midterm elections to secure more seats in Congress.
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Trump hotels charged his Secret Service protectors 'exorbitant' rates

New documents indicate Trump-owned properties repeatedly charged the Secret Service rates far higher than government rates, as high as $1,185 per room per night.
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Yellowstone National Park has reopened an entrance devastated by June floods

The park began allowing regular visitor traffic along the Northeast Entrance Road on Saturday for the first time since it closed the entrance in response to severe weather.
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Bruce Sutter, a split-finger ace and Hall of Famer, dies at 69

A six-time All-Star, Sutter won the Cy Young Award in 1979 and posted 300 saves in a 12-year career with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves. He died Thursday in Cartersville, Ga.
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Google is now distributing Truth Social, Trump's Twitter alternative

It is an about-face for the tech giant, which had blocked Trump's social media app from Google Play, its app store, over content that can incite violence.
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Just Stop Oil block London roads as police finally take swift action

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An ex-Louisville cop pleads guilty to using excessive force in Breonna Taylor protests

A former police officer blamed for instigating a conflict that led to the fatal shooting of a Black barbecue restaurant owner during the Breonna Taylor protests has pleaded guilty in federal court.
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NASA says its asteroid defense test was a success

NASA smashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to throw it off course. The mission succeeded beyond expectations, officials said.
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Barristers end strike after accepting Government pay offer

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Hurricane Ian highlighted the vulnerabilities of older mobile homes

Mobile homes built before 1994 can't withstand the kind of ferocious winds of a major hurricane. In Florida, there are thousands of these older homes that crumble during big storms like Ian
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California looks to target oil company profits in a special legislative session

Gas prices have recovered somewhat nationwide, but they have continued to spike in California, hitting an average of $6.39 per gallon on Friday.
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9 more ways to show your friends you love them, recommended by NPR listeners

Last month, we asked NPR's audience to share creative ways they show affection in their platonic relationships. Some ideas? Ask friends how they're really doing ... and give them the gift of time.
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Thursday evening news briefing: Daily winter blackouts warning

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A software CEO was arrested on suspicion of storing poll worker data in China

The Los Angeles County District Attorney accused the CEO of a small company that makes software for election workers of illegally storing data on servers in China. The company denies the allegation.
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Twitter workers spiraling after Elon Musk’s renewed offer to buy company

Elon Musk's renewed offer to buy Twitter has caused employees at the social media platform to lash out once again.
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Kansas City police look to Amazon Alexa for clues into double homicide

Kansas City police are seeking access to an Amazon Alexa they hope can help their investigation into the slayings of two medical researchers.
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5 takeaways from the report on abuse in the National Women's Soccer League

A new investigative report details sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the league – and a lack of action by those in charge to address problems, despite years of players' complaints.
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