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Adam Osmond, a Connecticut man who gambled away a fortune on lottery games, warns about the risks of addiction

A ticket purchased in San Jose got five out of six winning numbers in the latest drawing.

As North Carolina faces an increasing number of overdose-related deaths, there are new calls urging the state to update and expand its Good Samaritan law. More than 4,000 fatal overdoses were reported last year in North Carolina and the latest numbers show almost 400 deaths, in May alone, this year. So, Randy Abbott - North Carolina outreach director with the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse - said he is pushing for improved legislation along with other advocates and parents...

“It still feels a little bit surreal.”

“When I saw it, I thought I was dreaming.”

“I look at it as a blessing,” the Maryland winner said.

The Maryland trio has taken home $350,000 in five years, officials said.

Hundreds of millions of dollars were at stake in Mega Millions and Powerball draws over the weekend.

“I was just surprised,” the man said.

Rethink the news: Reducing news to hard lines and side-taking leaves a lot of the story untold. Progress comes from challenging what we hear and considering different views.