U.S. Powerball jackpot hits $1.3 billion, and rising

The U.S. Powerball jackpot has climbed to a record $1.3 billion after there was no winner on Saturday.

Ticket sales spiked dramatically in the lead-up to the weekend drawing, with over a quarter of a million dollars' worth sold on Friday alone.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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