Lottery heartens flood area
In Des Moines and across the Midwest Powerball draws a record 100 million jackpot, boosting frostbitten spirits as flooded residents buy tickets. Iowa officials report rising sales with many players spending modest amounts while some spend hundreds for multiple chances.
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Lottery jackpots surge as Powerball hits record high
Idaho and Kansas lottery officials report strong sales ahead of big drawings with Powerball reaching a new high at 60 million after a prior 59 million record. Saturday drew numbers 9 14 15 30 40 and Powerball 4, while Kansas and Idaho posted substantial jackpots and local sales figures for the week.
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Kansas wild flowers thrive in Topeka park area
An AP report describes daisies and other native Kansas wildflowers blooming across Grant Bradbury Park near Topeka and throughout Shawnee County. Gardeners like Paul Willis promote diverse species, noting peak blooms in June and continued colors into fall, with roadside seedings by KDOT adding to displays.
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Chelsea Clinton gets more respect
In Baltimore the Sun reports a cut sketch of Chelsea Clinton from a Saturday Night Live rerun and an actor apologized to the White House for remarks about the 13 year old. Mike Myer wrote the Clintons an apology. The president opted to leave Chelsea and friends home from a Japan summit trip.
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