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Some Go Far For Their Mega Millions Tickets

For residents of eight states not part of the Mega Millions lottery, getting a ticket takes a bit more effort. But it hasn't stopped many, who are driving miles or enlisting an out-of-state accomplice.
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Parties Ready To Take Budget To Campaign Trail?

Guest host Jacki Lyden continues the conversation about the passage of Congressman Paul Ryan's budget plan in the House of Representatives. Lyden speaks with NPR Washington Editor S.V. Date about what the vote means and whether the plan's passage may signal long budget battles ahead.
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FBI's Outgoing Cyber Cop Says Americans Don't See Size Of Threat

As he retires and heads into the private sector, Shawn Henry looks back at the growth in the cybercrime problem.
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Friday Political Grab Bag: Rep. Paul Ryan Endorses Mitt Romney Etc

Several polls gave Mitt Romney a healthy lead in Wisconsin... Meanwhile Rep. Paul Ryan, who some wanted to for president and is considered a veep possibility, endorsed Romney... Obama's campaign demanded that Romney make public tax returns going back to the 1980s... Obama, who criticized his predecessor's use of executive power, has become a fan.
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Brother: George Zimmerman Would Be Dead If He Hadn't Defended Himself

Robert Zimmerman Jr. says his brother told family members that Trayvon Martin threatened him and was trying to get Zimmerman's gun. Martin's family and supporters don't believe George Zimmerman's account. The case has sparked a national discussion.
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Wisconsin Voters Face Onslaught Of 'Negative, Negative, Negative' Ads

The superPAC supporting Rick Santorum has so far spent almost a half-million dollars on ads attacking front-runner Mitt Romney. And the superPAC supporting Romney has spent more than five times that amount — over $2.7 million — attacking Santorum.
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Mega Millions Mania: What If You Win? Then What Do You Do?

The record $640 million jackpot is drawing dreamers across the nation. While the odds are incredibly long (you're more likely to die of a flesh-eating bacteria), tickets are selling fast for tonight's 11 p.m. ET drawing.
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Stopgap Bill Keeps Transportation Projects Going

President Obama is expected to sign another stopgap funding bill that avoids a weekend shutdown of thousands of transportation construction projects. The measure gives a 90-day funding extension for road, bridge and rail construction projects.
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Negative Political Ads Are Annoying But Effective

Wisconsin holds its Republican presidential primary on Tuesday. As in earlier nominating contests, Mitt Romney and a superPAC supporting him have massively outspent rival campaigns.

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