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Turning dusty attic treasures into cash can yield millions for some and disappointment for othersDec 17, 2024 11:22 pm - Many people dream of cashing in on some dusty, old heirloom. Like a rare dime that sold for more than a half million dollars or the case of old hockey cards fetching $3.7 million. Auction house owner Kaja Veilleux helps people sort gems from junk when he appraises furniture, antiques and art by using his knowledge of what similar items have sold for in the past. But art auctions can be fickle. Who could have guessed a banana duct-taped to a wall could sell for more than $6 million?
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A step-by-step guide to renovating a neglected gardenDec 17, 2024 10:55 pm - Whether you’ve inherited a neglected garden from a previous homeowner or have been too busy to keep on top of maintenance, don’t despair: Devising a game plan now can set you up for a much better view by next winter.
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Donato caps Blackhawks comeback, Blackhawks top Capitals 3-2Dec 17, 2024 10:32 pm - Ryan Donato scored his team-leading 11th goal with 2:18 left in regulation to cap Chicago's three-goal, third-period rally and lift the Blackhawks to a 3-2 win over the W...
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Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup titleDec 17, 2024 10:14 pm - LAS VEGAS — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go alo...
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NBA announces All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 nightDec 17, 2024 8:50 pm - LAS VEGAS — The NBA 's All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday that it has finalized plans to use a differe...
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After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz CheneyDec 17, 2024 7:15 pm - WASHINGTON — Wrapping up their investigation on the Jan. 6 2021 Capitol attack, House Republicans have concluded it's former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney who should be prosecuted ...
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Lawsuit accuses State Department of creating loopholes for Israel on military aid and human rightsDec 17, 2024 7:14 pm - WASHINGTON — The State Department has carved out exceptions for close ally Israel that block a U.S. law restricting foreign military support over human rights abuses, a l...
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Grubhub to pay $25M in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTCDec 17, 2024 7:13 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Grubhub Inc., an online food ordering and delivery platform, will pay $25 million to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with t...
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Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a ‘combination of factors’Dec 17, 2024 3:58 pm - MADISON, Wis. — The motive for a shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded others at a Wisconsin school appears to be a “combination of factors,” a police ...
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Prosecutors charge suspect with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO as an act of terrorismDec 17, 2024 2:52 pm - The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from from a Pennsylvania jail.