Lottery officials announced that no winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $922 million Powerball jackpot, resulting in an estimated $1 billion grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing. Three people won $2 million after matching all five numbers plus the Power Play, and the cash value for Wednesday night's pot of gold would be roughly $516.8 million. Ticket buyers have until 9:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday to purchase their tickets for the drawing.
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A U.S. national has been detained by North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea, according to the United Nations. The individual crossed the Military Demarcation Line without authorization and is currently in North Korean custody. The United States has not yet commented on the incident and it is unclear why the individual crossed the border or what the consequences might be.
A 47-year-old woman from Phoenix was gored by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Monday morning. She suffered significant injuries to her chest and abdomen and was flown to a hospital. Park officials remind visitors to stay alert and remain a safe distance away from all wildlife, as bison can be unpredictable and run three times faster than humans.
Investigators in Portland, Oregon have identified a person of interest in the suspicious deaths of four women between February and May. The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office has declined to provide further information, but they have confirmed that the person of interest is connected to all four cases. The Portland Police Bureau is leading the investigation and asking anyone with information to contact them. Justice is being sought for the victims and their families.
No Labels is working to create a viable third-party option for the 2024 presidential election, with the goal of breaking the partisan gridlock in Washington. The organization is close to reaching its fundraising goal of $70 million and has recruited Democratic Senator Joe Manchin to join the effort. If successful, No Labels' efforts could have a major impact on the election and the future of American politics.
The Georgia Supreme Court has dismissed a petition from former President Donald Trump that sought to halt an investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The petition argued that the investigation was unconstitutional and that the grand jury was improperly impaneled, but the court ruled that they had no authority to interfere and that the petitioners had not provided any evidence to support their claims. The investigation is ongoing, and the outcome of the case remains to be seen.
Police have executed a search warrant at a second storage unit in Amityville, Long Island, New York, in connection with the ongoing Gilgo Beach murder case. Rex Heuermann, a Manhattan architect living in Massapequa Park, was arrested in connection with the case on Friday and placed on suicide watch. Investigators have confiscated an arsenal of nearly 300 guns, framed pictures, and a child-like doll from Heuermann's home. It is unclear who rented the two storage units.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged senators to swiftly confirm more than 60 nominees to key foreign policy positions, warning that leaving the roles unfilled would damage America's global standing and national security interests. Senator Rand Paul has blocked the confirmation of the nominees while seeking information on the origins of Covid-19, and Blinken has asked for the senators' leadership to swiftly confirm the nominees and reconsider or work with the Department to find a reasonable and expedited path forward. The confirmation of the nominees is seen as critical to the Biden administration's foreign policy agenda.