The Powerball jackpot hit $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday’s drawing, making it the second-largest and inspiring many to play.

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The second quarter ended nine days after the ad was released, leaving little time to see the full impact of the campaign.

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The man, Vadim Kruglov, 37, was found “lying in a pool of blood,” the authorities said. Officials are investigating his death as a possible homicide.

The funicular line, one of three in Lisbon, is a popular tourist attraction.

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Trade war uncertainty is forcing board and card game publishers in the United States to make tough decisions, putting the future of the industry in jeopardy.