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Powerball Lottery

Feeling lucky? Well, no one won Wednesday night's $360 million Powerball lottery, and the jackpot for Saturday's drawing is soaring.

Dubai Police appear to have secured a rare Bugatti Veyron to add to its supercar fleet, making headlines over the last few weeks. Police Chief Dhahi Khalfan Tamim tweeted a picture of the 1001 horsepower car on his verified account.

Luggage being loaded on to a jet at Long Island MacArthur Islip airport.

The DOT said complaints about airline service in the 1st quarter jumped 17.1 percent. At the same time, passengers being bumped, or involuntarily denied boarding, increased.

It's a Trip: This Week in the Travel Industry Wed, 15 May '13 | 3:27 PM ET
Norwegian Cruise Lines Breakaway

On the first episode of CNBC.com's "It's a Trip," the Norwegian Cruise Lines CEO talks about the most exclusive areas of their newest ship, the Breakaway.

Now Venezuela Is Running Out of Toilet Paper Thu, 16 May '13 | 6:50 AM ET

First milk, butter, coffee and cornmeal ran short. Now Venezuela is running out of the most basic of necessities - toilet paper.

Longer Benefits Keep People Jobless? Maybe Not Wed, 15 May '13 | 9:40 AM ET

Extended unemployment benefits do not keep people from finding a job, a report showed. But whether extensions help or hurt the jobs picture is far from settled.

Google Inc. introduced a subscription music-streaming service, one of several product updates to be unveiled at a developer meeting this week as the search provider seeks to attract more users and advertisers.

The world's top search engine announced the music streaming service, which has built-in features to help users discover new music, at its annual developers conference in San Francisco.

How to Protect a Prepaid Debit Card Wed, 15 May '13 | 8:15 AM ET

Prepaid debit cards were the tool of choice in a recent $45 million heist, but they are useful for some consumers. Here's how to protect yours.

Angry Babies, Tiny Antennas Buzz Media Giants Tue, 14 May '13 | 12:36 PM ET

The media industry is under attack. There isn't a silo within media where an incumbent is safe from the power of disruptors to rapidly and thoroughly upend the established order.

Slated.com co-founders Stephan Paternot and Duncan Cork.

Crowdfunding is helping professionals such as Zach Braff raise millions. See how one start-up is tapping into film financing's "new world order." Wanna be a movie mogul?

The sun sets over an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia.

The concept of US energy independence is sparking debates about what it may mean for oil prices, and Saudi Arabia is doing a lot of the debating.

Out of the blue: a New Jersey home damaged by Superstorm Sandy

For most of us, retirement planning involves dreaming. But a new survey shows that reality can intrude in unexpected and expensive ways.

Mapping Student Debt Changes the Debate Wed, 15 May '13 | 2:45 PM ET

A New York Federal Reserve report suggests that college grads swamped by debt may be victims of forces greater than their willingness to pay.

Tim Cook (center)

Somebody is paying a lot of money for a coffee date with Apple's CEO Tim Cook.

Burger King's new rib sandwich will compete with McDonald's McRib.

Burger King will unveil its 2013 summer menu plans, highlighted by a new, limited-time BK Rib Sandwich, which is boneless like McDonald's McRib.

Subscribers Fear Bloomberg Becoming Their Rival Tue, 14 May '13 | 10:00 PM ET

Long thought of as a company that serves the needs of Wall Street firms, Bloomberg L.P. is quietly becoming more like them. The New York Times reports.

Two Musical Minds Seek a Different Kind of Mogul Tue, 14 May '13 | 11:00 PM ET
Dr. Dre

Record producer Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre are giving $70 million to the University of Southern California to help create the next Steve Jobs. The New York Times reports.

McConnell: IRS Scandal Is Just the Beginning Tue, 14 May '13 | 9:40 PM ET
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walks toward his office on Capitol Hill.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on CNBC's "The Kudlow Report" the IRS scandal is just the tip of the iceberg.

Jolie's Decision Boosts BRCA Test-Maker Myriad Tue, 14 May '13 | 1:53 PM ET
Angelina Jolie

Shares of genetic test maker rose 4 percent, after actress Anjolina Jolie said to undergo double-mastectomy, following testing which showed she carried a gene for breast cancer.

Google Inks Deal for Streaming Music Service Tue, 14 May '13 | 7:11 PM ET

Google has reportedly signed licensing deals with Universal Music and Sony Music to launch a subscription music service that would compete with fast-growing start-up Spotify.

Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachs CEO

All the Wall Street big shots turned out for the Robin Hood Foundation gala last night.

Wealthy Pour More Money Into Vineyards Wed, 15 May '13 | 6:56 AM ET

The world's wealthy are pouring more of their fortunes into prime vineyards, and brokers say demand is rising for raw acreage as well, prompting Christie's to start a new real estate service.

Cramer: This Is the Shorts' Worst Nightmare Tue, 14 May '13 | 10:24 AM ET

The rally in many of the most heavily shorted names is causing a "worst nightmare" situation for bearish investors and hedge funds alike, said Cramer.

Is Tesla Really a Tech Company? Tue, 14 May '13 | 12:36 PM ET
Tesla Motors

Tesla has exciting new battery technology and is located in Silicon Valley, but is it enough to call it a tech stock?

Following the Dreamliner's grounding on safety issues, the delivery of the first jet with a new battery system marks a turning point in Boeing's 787 crisis.

Prince Harry—UK Business Ambassador? Tue, 14 May '13 | 12:29 PM ET
Prince Harry with Gov. Chris Christie during his visit one of the areas affected by Superstorm Sandy.

The U.K. hopes Prince Harry will help drum up business and investment for the U.K. during his visit to the U.S.

Taco Bell's Latest Creation: The Waffle Taco Tue, 14 May '13 | 10:07 AM ET

Yum Brands' Taco Bell is quietly testing a waffle taco at three Southern California locations, as it looks to expand its breakfast offerings.

2207 Seymour Ave.

The house at 2207 Seymour Ave. in Cleveland was home to a decade of dark secrets that has added it to a map of crime scenes that lure curiosity seekers.

Top 5 Small Business Mistakes Mon, 13 May '13 | 1:30 PM ET

Many businesses don’t make it past their fifth anniversary, so it's crucial to nail strategy. Pat Kiernan, co-host of "Crowd Rules," on five small-business mistakes to avoid.

Trump in the Hot Seat at Chicago Condo Trial Tue, 14 May '13 | 10:33 AM ET
Donald Trump

Donald Trump is the one in the hot seat at a civil trial in Chicago over promises to a condo owner in one of his namesake buildings.