The jackpot in the multi-state Powerball lottery — which already eclipsed previous records — has hit an estimated $800 million, officials said Friday morning. That means that a single winner would have the option of a lump-sum cash payout of an estimated $496 million, officials said. At this rate, by the time of Saturday's drawing, the pot will hit $900 million, So make sure you buy your tickets because you may be lucky person to win big!!!!!

The NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo is held each January in Washington DC. The Health Fair provides free health screenings, fun activities and information on products and services that relate to healthy living. There is a Healthy Cooking Stage, a Healthy Kids Stage and a variety of workout presentations. New events for this year include a Healthy Book Festival featuring former Olympian and best-selling author Suzy Favor Hamilton, a Yoga Stage with plenty of practice space and instruction and the Changing Minds Pavilion with a focus on mental health and behavioral wellness practices. So come out to the Washington Convention Center January 9-10 from 9am to 5pm

Looking for an outdoor activity during our fair winter weather?

The folks at NBC Washington 4, DC Scene have derived a list of the best ice skating rinks in the metropolitan area.
Grab your friends, family or special date and lace up your skates! We've picked out the top ice skating rinks in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for you to explore.

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