The state Senate of New Jersey has confirmed Gov. Phil Murphy's former chief counsel, Matt Platkin, 35, to be New Jersey's new attorney general.

A Michigan State Police trooper was shot while conducting surveillance in the city. Two Detroit men are facing charges in connection with the shooting.

Mega Millions jackpot is $355,000,000 and Powerball reaches $322,000,000. North Carolina's Lucky For Life lottery numbers for Thursday, Sept. 29 are 3-10-11-27-30, Lucky Ball: 5

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $355,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $322,000,000. The Lucky For Life numbers for Thursday, Sept. 29 are 03-10-11-27-30.

Politico surmised that fawning national media attention and political gaffes by Stacey Abrams and Beto O'Rourke led to their decline in upcoming elections.