Sales grow as Powerball jackpot reaches $800 million

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With Powerball sales breaking records, the odds are growing that someone will win the $800 million jackpot. But if no one matches all the numbers Saturday, the next drawing is expected to soar past $1 billion. Officials with the Multi-State Lottery Association, which runs the Powerball game expect about 65 percent…

University of Missouri temporarily bans hoverboards

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri is temporarily banning hoverboards. The Columbia campus on Friday told students not to bring the motorized two-wheel scooters to school. Officials cited safety concerns. More than 30 universities nationally have banned or restricted hoverboards on their campuses in recent weeks, saying they’re unsafe. Concerns center on possible…