New Orleans Mardi Gras Ends as City Clears Streets
Mounted police cleared the French Quarter and crews cleaned streets after a wild Mardi Gras that drew up to 1.5 million people. Officials weigh trash to measure crowds while arrests remain low. Fat Tuesday marks the start of Lent in a heavily Catholic region.
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Lottery Winners Three in a Million in Focus
In St Louis, Gary and Bev Ruff claimed a third of Powerball’s $150 million jackpot and teased future plans to scuba dive in the Caribbean. Keith Goergen, a Minnesota machinist, also won a share, while a Tulsa airline-mechanics pool claimed the other portion. The lump sum options were chosen. Goergen opted for $50 million over 25 years, others selected $25.9 million lump sums.
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China executes Jiangxi deputy governor for bribery
Beijing reports the execution of Hu Changqing, former deputy governor of Jiangxi province, after the Supreme Court upheld a death sentence for taking bribes totaling about 658 thousand dollars and possessing nearly 195 thousand dollars in illicit property. The case underscores a wider anti corruption drive.
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Incumbents lead in many primaries as Calif voters pass key measures
Primary day saw incumbents largely hold edges nationwide while California backed Prop 22 and kept the 50 cent cigarette tax. In California Dianne Feinstein won the Democratic nomination. Ohio backed DeWine and Traficant survived a challenge. Maryland's Sarbanes won big. but Rep Marty Martinez lost in a Hispanic district to Hilda Solis. Plus Ohio GOP chose Patrick Tiberi. Democrats picked Maryellen O Shaughnessy for Columbus council.
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Bank Repossessed Cars to Be Sold Directly to the Public
New Honda City in New Castle announces a four day sale March 8 9 10 11 offering 108 bank repossessed and other used vehicles for just a $59 acquisition fee with payments set on the windshield. Financing over $4 million available for employed buyers with approved credit. trade-ins accepted. some vehicles still under warranty.
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