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Outrage over Conn. college’s plans to sell political memorabilia

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — One of America's largest troves of political and campaign memorabilia is headed for the auction block, spurring protests from some who do not want to see it divided up and sold to private collectors. The University of Hartford plans to hire an auction house and

Massachusetts

Judge OKs sale of Bulger items, proceeds to go to victims

BOSTON (AP) — Dozens of items belonging to James "Whitey" Bulger will be auctioned off in June to raise money for the families of people who were killed or extorted by the convicted Boston gangster. Judge Denise Casper signed an order Monday that authorizes the U.S. Marshals Service

new hampshire

Escape routes and all, tax evaders’ compound sold at auction

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two New Hampshire properties at the center of an armed standoff with federal agents, including a compound that featured escape routes and once was believed to be booby-trapped, were sold at auction Thursday. New Hampshire businessman James Hollander bought both properties belonging to convicted tax evaders

history

Last Titanic lunch menu, saved by survivor, going to auction

Written by Ula Ilnytzky NEW YORK (AP) — The Titanic's last lunch menu — saved by a passenger who climbed aboard the so-called "Money Boat" before the ocean liner went down — is going to auction, where it's estimated it will bring $50,000 to $70,000.