Couple Claims $1m Prize Just Before Deadline

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Raleigh Hill told the state lottery he hesitated to come in and claim the $1 million prize because of the attention.

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Feel-good tale: Man gets $7M lottery ticket in get-well card
A Pennsylvania man recovering from surgery has won $7 million off a lottery ticket tucked into his get-well card. More
What New Powerball Winner Plans to Buy
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Long lines as Powerball arrives in California
When America got Powerball fever last November, Californians felt left out. Many asked friends in other states to buy tickets, and some even drove to the Arizona border when the jackpot for the multistate game reached $587.5 million. On Monday, Californians no longer had to worry about crossing state lines, because Powerball finally came to the state. More
Video: $1M lotto shared with new worker
Twelve co-workers won the lottery, and they included an employee who didn't contribute when splitting the winnings. More
Winner of $338 million Powerball jackpot owes $29,000 in child support
Pedro Quezada claimed the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history on Tuesday – and now the Passaic County Probation Department wants a slice.The 44-year-old former bodega owner owes $29,000 in child support and has an outstanding warrant in his name, according to a statement issued by Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. More

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