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The year 2022 is finally coming to a close -- but not before some rainy weather arrives on both the West and East coasts.

There was no jackpot winner in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, which means the top prize will rise to an estimated $785 million dollars on Tuesday night.

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From world-famous cities to lesser-known locations, these are the best places on the planet to welcome the New Year, offering everything from stunning fireworks displays and all-night parties to breathtaking views and traditional festivals.

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2022 hasn't always been an easy year. But, as it comes to an end, people from around the world have been telling CNN what's giving them hope for 2023 - from their own exciting plans, to potential scientific breakthroughs, and the promise of the next generation. Here are their stories.

By Eliza Anyangwe and Laura Oliverio, CNN

Advanced age and the pandemic have done little to deter Japan's Yayoi Kusama. At 93, the world's best-selling living female artist is still painting daily at the psychiatric hospital she voluntarily checked into and has lived in since the 1970s.

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The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, on Friday released another wave of witness interview transcripts.

The Federal Election Commission has levied a $30,000 fine on incoming Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and a private border wall organization he was once affiliated with due to campaign finance violations committed during his unsuccessful 2020 Senate bid.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel announced on Friday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will remain in the NFL's concussion protocol and miss Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.

Hallelujah! The House Ways and Means Committee has released former President Donald Trump's tax returns from 2015 to 2020. If nothing else, this will -- let us hope! -- release me from being asked about the release of Trump's tax returns, as I have been for over six years now.

When Indonesia passed controversial amendments to its criminal code earlier this month, one aspect above all others dominated the headlines: the criminalization of sex outside marriage.

Records that Rep.-elect George Santos' campaign filed with the Federal Election Commission show 37 expenditures, on office supplies, hotels, ride-share app Uber, restaurants and more, for the exact same amount: $199.99.

Famed Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, the team announced on social media Friday.

A Washington man allegedly transferred thousands of dollars from his employer into a personal account after being inspired by the 1999 cult movie "Office Space," according to an arrest report by the Seattle Police Department.

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Wesley Clark (ret.) explains the strategic relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Russia's war in Ukraine.