The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, Dec. 20, has reached an estimated $1.50 billion. No one won the grand prize in the Wednesday, Dec. 17 drawing, though there were several million-dollar winners.

COLUMBIA — Attorney Dick Harpootlian and USC women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley seem like an odd couple created with a Columbia-specific “Mad Libs” puzzle. But Staley’s Dec. 16 “In Conversation” ...

Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard on Monday defended Mexico’s decision to impose new tariffs on imports from China and other Asian countries, describing the move as a necessary step to protect hundreds ...

Housing costs continue to be a big stumbling block for many, especially in California. President Donald Trump has proposed a possible solution as a way to encourage young people to buy real estate: 50 ...

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ALSO BREAKING RIGHT NOW THIS NOON HOUR, FEDERAL JUDGES HAVE BLOCKED TEXAS FROM USING ITS NEW REPUBLICAN DRAWN CONGRESSIONAL MAPS. THE PANEL SAYS THERE’S SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THE MAP IS RACIAL ...

TURNING TO OUR COMMITMENT 2025 COVERAGE. CALIFORNIA’S SPECIAL ELECTION IS TOMORROW. PROP 50 ASKED VOTERS TO DECIDE WHETHER TO REDRAW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS TO FAVOR DEMOCRATS. KCRA 3’S LETICIA ORDAZ ...