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Lottery Commission, former director accused of defrauding Texans
SUMMARY: Following a Senate Finance Committee hearing about alleged manipulation of a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot, former Texas Lottery Commissioner Gary Grief faces serious accusations. A Houston Chronicle investigation revealed Grief may have partnered with Lottery.com to orchestrate a scheme that began in 2017, involving potentially illegal arrangements to print lottery tickets and bypass regulations. Allegations also suggest Grief enabled a conspiracy to distribute fraudulent tickets globally and manipulate lottery rules, all while facilitating significant ticket purchases for the jackpot. Calls for investigations by Texas authorities are growing, with ongoing lawsuits and claims of unethical practices surrounding the incident.
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Dallas weather: Dusty and windy last day of winter
SUMMARY: The video of a moon sunset captured by Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander marked the end of its two-week mission. Meanwhile, Dallas is experiencing strong winds and dusty conditions typical for March, with gusts reaching 30 mph. A brief dust event is expected as winds shift. Current temperatures are in the mid-60s, and no significant rain is forecasted today. A Pacific front has brought dry air, and tomorrow will start cold, with temperatures near freezing in some areas. Spring will arrive with a pleasant weekend forecast, followed by potential storms late Sunday.

Another windy day in DFW as the last day of winter rolls through. But, will we see a sunny start to spring? Meteorologist Evan Andrews has your forecast.
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Sudiksha Konanki: Latest on missing student | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student, is missing after vanishing during spring break in the Dominican Republic. Her parents believe she drowned and have requested that she be legally declared dead. They expressed confidence in the investigation, noting that Dominican authorities found no evidence of foul play. Sudiksha was last seen with Joshua Ree, a St. Cloud University student who was detained but not named as a suspect. Ree’s passport and cellphone were taken during the investigation, but a judge has since allowed him to move freely within the country while a separate hearing regarding his passport is pending.

There’s still no word on the remain of missing University of Pittsburgh college student Sudiksha Konanki who vanished while on spring break in the Dominican Republic. Her parents now believe she drowned. FOX’s Bill Melugin has the latest.
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Astronauts stuck in space finally return home after unexpected, extended mission
SUMMARY: NASA astronauts Sunny Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth after a 9-month mission aboard the International Space Station, exceeding the original week-long plan due to issues with their Boeing Starliner capsule. They successfully completed 150 experiments, contributing valuable research for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Their families expressed pride and excitement to reunite, looking forward to everyday activities like dining out and watching movies together. The astronauts landed off the coast of Florida, and while their journey concluded, they still face medical evaluations post-mission.

NASA astronaut, Butch Wilmore, and his crew returned to Earth after spending over nine months in space. The crew made their splashdown just before 6 P.M. Eastern time on Tuesday off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, in the Gulf of America.
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