Powerball madness builds for 280 million jackpot
On the eve of the drawing, hopefuls line up for Powerball tickets across multiple states. Cindy Sherry uses holy water for luck, while workers in Tennessee pool funds for a chance at riches. Greenwich suspends sales amid New York visitors, and caravans, bicycles, and roadhouses churn with frenzy as lottery lore grows.
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Widow sues Billy Blake for $5 million in new claim
Wendy Clark filed a $5 million lawsuit against Billy Blake, 14 years after his murder of her husband, citing a recent state law allowing crime victims to sue convicted criminals within three years of asset knowledge. The suit follows Blake’s $74,430 damage award and ongoing cases that may expose more assets.
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State Court of Claims
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Shawangunk
Ulster County
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Clark
van Dyke
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DeWitt
Meleski
Sullivan Correctional Facility
Fallsburg
Sullivan County
Wendy Clark
New York State Fair Sets Second Day Attendance Record
Picture perfect weather and a Mid-Way promotion helped the New York State Fair reach a second day attendance high of 92,782 as 12 days of the event continue through September 3. Teen performer Aaron Carter joined KC and The Sunshine Band for entertainment while two free concerts today feature Men at Work and The Guess Who with Joe Cocker. The all-time single day record remains 120,516 set on the fair’s second Saturday in 1989.
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Sunshine Band
Guess Who
Joe Cocker
80 TONIGHT Partly cloudy Sunday showers forecast
Weather stats A2 reports a pattern of mainly cloudy Sunday with showers and a high around 80 and a low near 64. Monday brings clouds and sun with a humid 80 high and 64 low, then Tuesday mixes sun and clouds with a possible shower and a 76 high 60 low. Wednesday turns partly sunny and pleasant with an 80 high and 60 low.
Condit interview deemed unmitigated disaster by critics
Rep Gary Condit's Thursday night national TV interview on 60 Minutes with Connie Chung drew sharp criticism from voters pundits and crisis experts who said he dodged questions lacked credibility and failed to address his relationship with missing intern Chandra Levy. The 23.7 million viewers marked his first public remarks on the case, renewing questions about his political viability and future in office.
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Utes
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Barbara Walters
Wood
ABC
Connie Chung
Nielsen
Palestinians raid Israeli outpost in Gaza killing 3
In Khan Younis the Mar ganil base raid saw two Palestinian militants approach with rifles and grenades, killing three Israeli soldiers and wounding seven before both attackers were killed. The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine claimed responsibility.
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Gaza Strip
Gaza
Marganil
Radical Democratic Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Nayef Hawalmeh
Damascus
Syria
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