A look at women who have won Nobel Prizes since 1901October 5th, 2009 A look at women who have won Nobel PrizesOnly 37 women have received Nobel Prizes since they were first handed out in 1901. The latest — Elizabeth H.
Former radio exec who embezzled to buy lottery tickets learns he won before he pleads guiltyOctober 2nd, 2009 Man wins lottery prize during embezzlement caseGIRARD, Kan. — A former Kansas radio executive who admitted that he embezzled to support an addiction to scratch-off lottery tickets won a $96,000 lottery prize.
Bulgaria probe clears lottery after winning numbers repeatedSeptember 17th, 2009 Bulgaria probe says lottery repeat a flukeSOFIA, Bulgaria — Investigators said Thursday they found no wrongdoing at Bulgaria's national lottery after the same winning numbers were picked in two consecutive draws. Sport Minister Svilen Neikov ordered the probe Wednesday after the numbers 4, 15, 23, 24, 35 and 42 were selected by a machine — in a different order — on consecutive draws televised live on Sept.
City of Berlin wins Spanish Prince of Asturias prize for promoting harmonySeptember 10th, 2009 City of Berlin wins Spanish peace prizeMADRID — Berlin, reunited as one city after decades of division during the Cold War, won Spain's prestigious Prince of Asturias prize on Thursday for its contribution to promoting peace and harmony. Organizers said the German capital had earned the "concord" prize for improving world relations following the fall of the Berlin Wall some 20 years ago.
Jackpot! SC lottery says Powerball winner coming forward to claim $259.9 million prizeAugust 25th, 2009 SC winner of $260M Powerball prize coming forwardCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The world will soon find out who bought the winning ticket in last week's $260 million Powerball drawing.
Jackpot! SC Powerball ticket wins $259.9 million prize; winner has not come forwardAugust 20th, 2009 SC Powerball ticket wins $259.9 million jackpotCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in South Carolina is a whole lot richer.
Hallelujah! Michigan church with 25 members wins $70,000 in the lotteryAugust 14th, 2009 Hallelujah! Mich. church wins $70,000 in lotteryHASLETT, Mich.
Kansas man wins lottery for second time since September, plans to save winnings for retirementAugust 10th, 2009 Kansas man wins lottery for second time in a yearWICHITA, Kan. —Edward Williams is the definition of lucky after winning the lottery for a second time in less than a year.
Kansas man wins over $896,000, his second big win in the lottery this yearAugust 8th, 2009 Kansas man wins big in lottery for 2nd time in '09WICHITA, Kan. —Edward Williams is the definition of lucky after winning the lottery for a second time in a year.
Italians grabbed by lottery frenzy as record jackpot hits nearly euro116 millionAugust 4th, 2009 Italians hunt for record lottery jackpotROME — A record jackpot of €115.9 million ($166.7 million) has sent Italians into a lottery frenzy that has spread to neighboring countries and even local, cash-strapped municipalities. Millions of tickets were bought ahead of Tuesday's draw in the hope of guessing the winning, six number combination of the state lottery's SuperEnalotto game.
W.Va. Lottery player still on a roll, wins 9th prize of $7,000 with instant ticketJuly 11th, 2009 WVa Lottery player still on a roll, wins 9th prizeCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll.
W.Va. Lottery player wins 9th big lottery prize, this time $7,000 in the Gem 7s instant gameJuly 10th, 2009 W.Va. woman wins her 9th big lottery prizeCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll.
Calif. man working 3 jobs to support family wins $39 million lotteryJune 27th, 2009 Calif. man working 3 jobs wins $39M lotterySANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A man who works three jobs to support his family — including one as a limousine driver — has won a $39 million jackpot in California's SuperLotto Plus.
Lady Luck: W.Va. woman wins 5 lottery cash prizes since September, including $100,000May 6th, 2009 Lady Luck: W.Va. woman wins 5 lottery cash prizesCHARLESTON, W.Va.
New York Times wins five Pulitzer prizesApril 21st, 2009 NEW YORK - The New York Times received five Pulitzer prizes Monday for investigative, breaking news and international reporting, feature photography and criticism, leading a field of smaller newspapers in the most coveted awards in the US news industry. In a year in which online publishers were allowed to compete for the first time, the strength of the award winners showed that journalism still offered tremendous value even as it faces a financial meltdown, said Columbia University, which awards the prizes.
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