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Sat Sep 6 2025

Huge Powerball jackpots attract 'everyone,' but there's a catch

Slips for the Michigan Powerball sit on the counter at Jazz Liquor Store on Woodward in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016.

The rich and the poor participate in the lottery, but lower-income groups play at higher rates. Here's why that matter as the Powerball jackpot soars.

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Members of the Louisiana National Guard patrol the perimeter of Union Station in Washington D.C. as President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and federal takeover of Metro Police Department continues Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. National Guard troops began carrying M17 pistols and M4 rifles over the weekend for self-defense.

DC National Guard deployment extended to Nov. 30

National Guard deployment in Washington extended to Nov. 30, but unclear how long they'll stay

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Trainees are led in exercises Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at Fort Jackson Military Base in Columbia, South Carolina.

Math drills and push-ups. How the Army pumped up its recruiting.

Three years ago, the Army faced a recruitment crisis. Behind its recovery is a program for would-be soldiers who don't make the cut.

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Are "skibidi," "rizz" and "sigma" out? Familiarize yourself with this year's back-to-school slang, which your student is bound to bring home.

What are the kids saying? Learn the trendy back-to-school slang

Take a look at some of the words, phrases and emojis trending among Gen Alpha this back-to-school season.

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At least 10 unaccompanied minors disembark from an ICE chartered GlobalX deportation flight on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 after a judge ruled they be removed. The flight was set to deport the children to Guatemala.

Judges block rapid-deportation tactics in Trump immigration crackdown

Immigrant advocates have challenged enforcement tactics they say violate the law.

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Sep 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) talks to coach Keith Porter before a game against the Phoenix Mercury at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Injuries spoil Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever's hopes for banner season

Caitlin Clark, officially ruled out for the year Thursday, is one of five Indiana Fever players to have season cut short by injuries.

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Sydney Sweeney plays boxer Christy Martin in the sports biopic "Christy."

All the best movies we've seen at Toronto Film Festival, ranked

We're watching and ranking the best movies at Toronto Film Festival, from John Candy doc "I Like Me" to Sydney Sweeney's boxing biopic "Christy."

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General view of an NFL football at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Aug. 16, 2025.

Play our NFL and college football survivor pools

If you think you have the knowledge to survive this football season, put it to the test and sign up to participate in one (or both!) of our games.

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Rally goers support restrictions on transgender athletes during a 2023 demonstration on the steps of the Texas State Capitol.

Transgender athlete asks Supreme Court to drop her case

The Boise State University student said she's afraid she will be harassed if she continues challenging Idaho's ban on transgender athletes joining female sports teams.

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