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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The powerball jackpot has grown to be the largest prize in the game's history and the Worlds 2nd largest lottery payout.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Conservation officials said the number of bear sightings has increased in recent year. The bear population is estimated to be between 300 and 500 bears.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Monday, April 15, 2013  Legal pot draws tourists to Colorado and Washington for 4/20

Monday, April 08, 2013  Japanese media reported over the weekend that the defense minister has put destroyers with missile interception systems on alert.

Monday, April 01, 2013  A nonprofit group from New York wants to turn the abandoned site of a World War II Quartermaster Depot in Kansas City into a distribution center for locally grown food.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Authorities do not know the man's motive for the attack. He faces a felony animal abuse charge.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  MoDOT crews are using a temporary pothole repair mixture until weather conditions improve.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Marijuana legalization in 2 states prompts state gardening dilemma, private sector opportunity

Monday, February 18, 2013  Discovery network exploring marijuana for 2 new TV series, 'Weed Country' and 'Pot Cops'

Friday, February 15, 2013  Planned 'traditional' prom barring gays raises questions about tolerance in small Indiana city

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Old books, new tricks: Harry Potter books get new US covers, 'Sorcerer's Stone' set for fall

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  MidwayUSA sees boxes fly off shelves during rush on ammo sales

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The popular rock and blues duo has been vigiliant about protecting its music from commercialization.