Powerball winners claim half of record prize

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Powerball officials say the record jackpot has been won. Early Thursday morning officials confirmed that two winning tickets were sold: One in Arizona and one in Missouri.

A six-year-old girl may get the pony she has dreamed of owning, thanks to the record Powerball jackpot her family just won.

NBC's Kerry Sanders reports from Dearborn, Mo., where the town is celebrating one family's luck of winning half the record Powerball jackpot. A family friend of the couple, expected to be named by lottery officials Friday, tells TODAY's Savannah

Cindy and Mark Hill were high school sweethearts. They graduated from North Platte High School in Dearborn a year apart in the late 1970s. Friday morning they were back, in a school gym full of students, friends and family, to go public as half-winners

For some people, 'tis the season to receive -- big time and in more ways than one. A Missouri mechanic, his wife and children were given a ceremonial check for almost $294 million on Friday, their share of the record Powerball lottery. “I think we're

Comedian Jenny Johnson has no regrets about her Twitter feud with Chris Brown

Chris Brown fans are threatening to kill the female comedy writer who provoked a filthy tirade by the singer, who then quit Twitter. We've compiled some of the worst threats.

The Chris Brown feud resulted in his Twitter account being deactivated, and in his absence some fans took it upon themselves to issue death threats to Johnson. "U wanna know what im gonna do? Im gonna kill that Jenny Johnson for making Chris delete his

(ThyBlackMan.com) Well Singer Chris Brown disappeared from Twitter after a heated exchange with comedian Jenny Johnson on Sunday night, but if history is to repeat itself, it seems likely that the 23-year-old singer will eventually make his way back to

Nearly a week after her now-infamous Twitter fight with Rihanna's possibly on-again boyfriend, comedian Jenny Johnson is speaking out about the feud in a blog post for GQ. In the post, she acknowledges that the exchange

Chris Brown fans are threatening to kill the female comedy writer who provoked a filthy tirade by the singer, who then quit Twitter. We've compiled some of the worst threats.

Angus T. Jones' reported 'girlfriend' defends actor

Charlie Sheen has a job on "Anger Management" waiting for Angus T. Jones, his former "Two and a Half Men" co-star. In an interview with ABC News, Sheen offered Jones a role on his FX comedy, following Jones' video

Angus T. Jones is dating “Stalker Sarah”, according to a Nov. 28 Celebuzz! report. “Stalker Sarah” is a teenage celebrity super fan who has found her own notoriety on the internet. Sarah, 17, enjoys having her photo taken with celebrities and then

If there's an 11th season of “Two and a Half Men” in 2013-14, Angus T. Jones may not be a part of it. But one of the show's guest stars this season might be, according to a report.

The 17-year-old internet sensation shared, “He didn't mean for it to come across for all people not to watch the show. He was just talking to the younger fans who are studying the Bible and that they shouldn't be watching a

"From what I know from Angus T. Jones' testimony, he came from a troubled home and his parents were splitting up and he nearly turned to drugs. His friend and him were discussing ways in which he could make money and he came up with a business plan

Metro to stay open late for Monday night football at FedEx Field

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul did not practice Friday, three days before a pivotal NFC East clash with the Washington Redskins on "Monday Night Football." "His back's bothering him, so we thought we'd hold

The best of what's on TV tonight, including new episodes of "How I Met Your Mother" and "Revolution," and not "Monday Night Football."

God bless you if you are watching this game. Or may he have mercy on you, whichever. It's the Andy Reid farewell tour andshit, I don't know, Cam Newton will probably do something that someone finds objectionable?

14, 2009 file photo shows ESPN Monday Night Football broadcaster Jon Gruden before an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Gruden says he hasn't received an offer to coach the Tennessee Volunteers as part of a deal that includes becoming part

Your first- or second-round selection of Cam Newton might finally pay off for you this week - if your team isn't already out of the playoff hunt. The Panthers travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Monday Night Football, and if recent performance

Lunar Eclipse Photos Show Earth's Shadow On Moon

The fuzzy edge of the Earth's shadow will be visible on the moon on Nov. 28 during the last eclipse of 2012.

Tomorrow at about 6AM Pacific time, if you're not unlucky enough to have an overcast sky, you'll be able to observe a penumbral lunar eclipse. This happens when the Earth moves between the moon and sun, and the moon ends up under Earth's penumbra.

Early Wednesday morning you can catch the last eclipse of the year.

The Lunar Eclipse of November 28 2012 occurs between 12:14 UT and 16:40 UT, strongest at 14:32 (For West Coast US -8 hours, E Coast -5 hours, Europe + 1 hour, E. Australia +11 hours). It is a penumbral eclipse, meaning

Wednesday's lunar eclipse will be a relatively minor event as eclipses go. The full moon will pass through the outer edge of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra, to create a so-called penumbral lunar eclipse. The entire eclipse will be visible from

Powerball winners introduced to the nation: 'We're still stunned by what happened'

For a show that moves rapidly from scene to scene, Nashville has been a bit of a slow burn over recent episodes, reveling in characters' conflicts for.

DEARBORN, Mo. — To announce one of the biggest events of their lives together, Cindy and Mark Hill returned to the place where it all began – the high school where they became sweethearts in the 1970s. Surrounded by

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Powerball officials say the record jackpot has been won. Early Thursday morning officials confirmed that two winning tickets were sold: One in Arizona and one in Missouri.

Powerball fever has hit California after officials announced the popular lottery game would be coming to the state next year. At Bluebird Liquor in Hawthorne, a "lucky" market that is legendary for drawing long lotto lines, some customers said they

"I think we're going to have a pretty good Christmas," Cindy Hill joked Friday, just minutes after a Missouri lottery official announced that Hill and her family had won half of the record $587.5 million Powerball jackpot. "We're

Jessica Simpson steps out in style with Eric Johnson and baby Maxwell

Jessica Simpson was reportedly planning to marry her fiance Eric Johnson this December, but a friend's wedding and an alleged second pregnancy have derailed those plans for a few more months. The fashion designer

Hatching a cleverly conceived plot to continue her relationship with Jenny Craig, or Weight Watchers, or whatever, Jessica Simpson is reportedly pregnant again. Seven months after giving birth to daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson, the singer is once again

Hatching a cleverly conceived plot to continue her relationship with Jenny Craig, or Weight Watchers, or whatever, Jessica Simpson is reportedly pregnant again. Seven months after giving birth to daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson, the singer is once again

The Jessica Simpson baby bump watch is in full swing as the Weight Watchers spokesman stepped out with baby #1 and baby daddy Eric Johnson.

Jessica Simpson: reportedly expecting again. (Jamie McCarthy - Getty Images for Jessica Simpson) Jessica Simpson is pregnant again roughly seven months after giving birth to her first daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson . Us Weekly broke the news via a

Memories of Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor was entering what should have been the prime of his career, when a botched home invasion ended up with Taylor being shot in the leg and dying in the early morning hours of November 27, 2007. After the 2006 NFL season, Taylor was named a

Clinton Portis was on 106.7 The Fan with Danny Rouhier and Holden Kushner this week to remember Sean Taylor. Then somewhere in the middle of the memories a Puff Daddy video broke out (transcript via DC Sports Bog):

Clinton Portis warmly remembered Sean Taylor on the fifth anniversary of his former Washington Redskins and University of Miami teammate's death.

5 years ago on November 27th, Washington Redskins' safety Sean Taylor was shot when an intruder entered his home.

Sean Taylor 500x350 Five years ago today, Washington Redskins Safety Sean Taylor died from a bullet wound that severed an artery and resulted in fatal blood loss. Taylor was protecting his family, which included his

Gene Frenette: Jaguars' Jason Babin can make or break his future

The whirlwind week of Jason Babin continued Thursday with his first practice since he was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars. Wearing jersey No. 58 at EverBank Field, Babin went through drills and is expected to play a role in Sunday's game at Buffalo.

It's now up to defensive end Jason Babin to determine if his $1.64 million, five-game audition for the Jaguars will amount to anything more than a blip on the news cycle. Whatever happens, there's zero risk for general manager Gene Smith in bringing

From the blog Shutdown Corner: In what has been a busy day at the NovaCare Complex, the Philadelphia Eagles announced on Tuesday that they have placed Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Babin on waivers.

IRVING – The Philadelphia Eagles cut defensive end Jason Babin on Tuesday, leaving the two-time Pro Bowler available to be claimed by another franchise. Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson (98)

Defensive end Jason Babin practiced Thursday for the first time with the Jaguars and quickly made himself at home. The Jaguars, who claimed Babin off waivers Tuesday after he was cut by Philadelphia, can cut him at the end of the season and he has the

Thursday Night Football Grades and Recap

We break down the Saints-Falcons Thursday Night Football game, and provide an open thread for discussion.

The Saints and the Falcons on Thursday Night Football. This is an open thread for game chat.

NFL Network's Thursday Night Football broadcast of the Saints-Falcons game was watched by an average of 7.1 million viewers (not including over-the-air stations in New Orleans and Atlanta) making it the most-watched program overall on cable TV for

One of the most surprising things I have found about the 2012 season is the dislike people have for Thursday Night Football. I thought it was a slam dunk. Who wouldn't want an extra night of the NFL? Apparently a lot of people. What do you think? Is it

Tonight matches the 5 and 6 New Orleans Saints against division foe, the 10 and 1 Atlanta Falcons. The Saints of course are are still digging out of an early season hole after dropping their first four games of the season.

Gene Frenette: Jaguars' Babin can make or break his future

It took only practice to confirm what Jacksonville expected: Defensive end Jason Babin will help a Jaguars defense in need of a quality pass-rusher.

The whirlwind week of Jason Babin continued Thursday with his first practice since he was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars. Wearing jersey No. 58 at EverBank Field, Babin went through drills and is expected to play a role in Sunday's game at Buffalo.

IRVING – The Philadelphia Eagles cut defensive end Jason Babin on Tuesday, leaving the two-time Pro Bowler available to be claimed by another franchise. Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson (98)

The Philadelphia Eagles have released Jason Babin just one year after giving him a multi-year deal. The team has confirmed the release. Here is what Andy Reid had to say about the move. "We

Defensive end Jason Babin practiced Thursday for the first time with the Jaguars and quickly made himself at home. The Jaguars, who claimed Babin off waivers Tuesday after he was cut by Philadelphia, can cut him at the end of the season and he has the

Canada's UN vote on Palestine hurts its role in peace process: NDP

People have absolutely no idea where Micronesia, Palau or Nauru are.

UNITED NATIONS -- Palestine had no problem getting an upgraded status at the United Nations, isolating Israel and the United States and giving Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas the boost in stature he so badly needed. Baffling is why the United

The United States warned Thursday that a UN vote granting Palestine observer state status would create “obstacles” to peace between the Palestinians and Washington's close ally Israel. “Today's unfortunate and

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Nowhere are the grievances that perpetuate violence and war more evident than they are in Palestine today. But the world's politicians continue to dance around the problem rather than confront it. The recent deadly violence in

People have absolutely no idea where Micronesia, Palau or Nauru are.

Girl Meets World reboots a simpler, happier time: the '90s

Ben Savage will be playing Cory Matthews once again! The actor has joined the cast of "Girl Meets World," the sequel series to the '90s ABC comedy "Boy Meets World," according to the Disney Channel.

News that both Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel have signed on for Girl Meets World, a spinoff of Boy Meets World, has fans in full-on nostalgia mode this week.

TVLine has learned exclusively that Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel have officially signed on to reprise their roles as Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence in the red-hot Disney Channel pilot Girl Meets World. RELATED

Could "Girl Meets World" mean the return of bad boy Shawn Hunter? It doesn't seem likely.

At this point, I have no official involvement in Girl Meets World. There might be a chance to see some of the BMW cast in a guest spot, and I think it would be nice to find out where our characters have been all these years.

'Thursday Night Football's' Saints-Falcons Tops 7 Million Viewers

Tonight matches the 5 and 6 New Orleans Saints against division foe, the 10 and 1 Atlanta Falcons. The Saints of course are are still digging out of an early season hole after dropping their first four games of the season.

Tonight matches the 5 and 6 New Orleans Saints against division foe, the 10 and 1 Atlanta Falcons. The Saints of course are are still digging out of an early season hole after dropping their first four games of the season.

A closer look at Thursday Night Football, the brand new NFL tradition that nobody ever wanted.

A simple dictum has hung among the quotations on the office wall of Steve Bornstein, head of the NFL Network, since his days running ESPN in the 1990s: “You can't go to Blockbuster and rent tonight's game.” Blockbuster may have faded, but the allure of

Thursday Night Football Betting Picks: New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons Thursday, November 29, 2012, 8:20 pm Eastern, TV: NFL Network Georgia Dome – Atlanta, Georgia Opening Line: Falcons -3 1/2

Metro to stay open late for Monday night football at FedEx Field

30, 2012) - Fans attending the Washington Redskins' Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants at FedExField on Dec. 3 are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic and allow ample time to get to their seats before the 8:30 p.m. kickoff.

'Monday Night Football' preview. Panthers: Carolina is favored despite having the worst record in the NFC. Also new kicker Graham Gano replaces Justin Medlock. Eagles: The struggling Eagles.

Your first- or second-round selection of Cam Newton might finally pay off for you this week - if your team isn't already out of the playoff hunt. The Panthers travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Monday Night Football, and if recent performance

In a stunning act of magnanimity, an unexpected show of goodwill, a surprising deed of public charity, the Washington 'Skins will be footing the tab to keep Metro open late following their game next Monday against the New York Giants. The 'Skins host

Two teams who have combined for five wins, the Eagles host the Panthers on Monday Night Football. The Chiefs play the Panthers next week so consider your duty tonight to get some advance scouting

Four Reasons Why Dancing with the Stars is Losing Viewers

By Radar Staff The winner of Dancing with the Stars: All Stars was crowned Tuesday night, and with amazing performances from finalists Kelly Monaco, Melissa Rycroft and Shawn Johnson on Monday, the title was anyone's

Has Dancing with the Stars lost its step? The ABC show, once the top rated program on television, suffered its fifth consecutive season of declining ratings for its finale that aired November 27th. The season featured “All-Star” contestants from

In a somewhat surprising twist, reality star Melissa Rycroft was named the winner of “Dancing With the Stars: All Stars” on Tuesday night. Rycroft, who first competed three years ago in Season 8, triumphed over Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, who many

Compared to the sexy numbers the Dancing With the Stars cast wears in the ballroom, a little see-through and lace action seems G-Rated. Nonetheless, Karina Smirnoff showed off her toned bod on the red carpet last night (November 29) and we want to

South Floridians sailing on select Holland America Line cruises will soon have the chance to learn the Tango, Paso Doble and other dances from the pros of the popular ABC television show "Dancing with the Stars." Starting in February, the cruise line