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Pope Francis arrived at the Vatican Embassy in Lisbon to meet with 13 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Portugal. (August 2) (AP video/Pietro De Cristofaro, Jorge Jeronimo)

After no big winner Tuesday night, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.25 billion. If someone wins it all on Friday, when the next Mega Millions drawing takes place, the prize would one of the largest in U.S. lottery history. (Aug. 3)
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The gunman who stormed a synagogue in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community and killed 11 worshippers will be sentenced to death. A federal jury recommended Wednesday that 50-year-old Robert Bowers be sent to death row for perpetrating the deadlie…

Mega Millions jackpot soars past $1 billion

Newly arrived migrants continue waiting night and day outside New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel hoping for their chance at a space in the city’s shelter system. The scene outside the hotel has underscored the bleak conditions. City officials and activist…

There could be a new contender for heaviest animal to ever live. While today’s blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant that could tip the scales. (Aug. 3)

Evacuees wait for next French flight out of Niger

Russian forces launched large-scale Shahed drone strikes against Kyiv overnight Wednesday, according to local officials. (August 2)

The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one beat the odds Tuesday night and won the massive lottery prize. (Aug. 2)

Passengers on an evacuation flight from Niamey have arrived in Paris, a week after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s president in a coup. (August 2) (AP Video/Nicolas Garriga)