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DES MOINES, Iowa AP 鈥?The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said theyre confident players wont mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners.Lottery officials announced Monday that it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions, beginning in April, up from the current $2 per ticket. The price increase will be one of many changes to Mega Millions that officials said will result in improved jackpot odds, more frequent giant prizes and even larger payouts. Spending 5 bucks to become a millionaire or billionaire, thats pretty good, said Joshua Johnston, director of the Washington Lottery and lead director of the group that oversees Mega Millions.Mega Millions and its lottery compatriot Powerball are sold in 45 states, as we
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INDIANAPOLIS 鈥?Republican Donald Trump has entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and family members as his staff prepares for a Friday announcement.Trump, his adult children and key staffers huddled with one of the prospects, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Wednesday morning at the governors mansion, a day after the pair campaigned together in the state. They were joined by Trumps three adult children, along with his son-and-law and campaign chair Paul Manafort, who were seen leaving the residence. Hours later, Newt Gingri
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