DES MOINES, Iowa — The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, ...

The Powerball jackpot has hit the high-water mark of $605 million, attracting players for the highly anticipated drawing on Monday, Aug. 18 at 11 p.m. ET. The grand prize, though sizeable, still has a ...

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