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  9 hours ago

  Wisdom, the world's oldest known bird, lays egg at 74 years old: Watch the video

  USA TODAY - James Powel

  The oldest known bird in the world laid an egg, becoming a mother again at approximately 74, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, laid the egg at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge at the northwest edge of the Hawaiian Archipelago with a new partner, …

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  10 hours ago

  6 dead, including 2 children, after wrong-way crash in Mississippi: Reports

  USA TODAY - Julia Gomez

  Six people are dead after a wrong-way crash in Jackson, Mississippi, including children, according to local reports. At 2:45 a.m. Friday, the Jackson Police Department, Jackson Fire Department and American Medical Response were called to the scene of the crash on Interstate 55 at Daniel Lake …

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  11 hours ago

  Who won the Powerball? Winning $256 million lottery ticket sold in New York

  USA TODAY Money - James Powel

  A Powerball player in New York has the winning ticket in Saturday's drawing, the game announced Sunday. The player has the option to take either the annuitized prize of $256 million or a lump sum payment of $123.5 million. The win marks the ninth time the jackpot has been won this year and the first …

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  13 hours ago

  Dorothy's ruby slippers featured in 'The Wizard of Oz' auction for over $30 million

  USA TODAY - Julia Gomez

  “The breathtaking result reflects just how important movies and movie memorabilia are to our culture and to collectors", said Joe Maddalena, Heritage Auctions' executive vice president. Stolen slippers, a witch hat and millions of dollars, oh my! Dorothy's iconic ruby slippers featured in the 1939 …

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  12 hours ago

  Protest set at MD Cracker Barrel after school says special ed. students 'refused service'

  USA TODAY - Greta Cross, James Powel

  Parents are furious after school officials in Maryland informed them that their special education students were denied service by a Cracker Barrel restaurant during an educational outing. The outing was a part of community-based instruction programs that serve students with autism and significant …

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  21 hours ago

  'Major plays major slays': NFL WAGS are changing the game with their style and fashion

  USA TODAY - Taylor Ardrey

  For the NFL season, pro footballers dust off their cleats and jerseys to make successful plays under the bright lights at their respective stadiums, which are packed with die-hard, passionate fans cheering them on. However, the real action is in the suites - and on the turf sidelines - where the …