Powerball Fever Sweeps the Nation, Fuels $550 Million Jackpot

The Powerball jackpot just increased to a record $550 million ahead of tonight's hotly anticipated lottery drawing. The allure of the record Powerball jackpot has led to long lines across the nation at local mini-marts and gas stations, with Americans hoping their champagne and caviar dreams become a reality when the numbers are drawn tonight. The jackpot was boosted Tuesday from $425 million to the historic $500 million sum. The jackpot swelled Wednesday to $550 million as millions of...Full Story