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She Commands the Sunken Titanic, From 1,000 Miles Away

A Virginia judge, empowered by quirks in maritime law, has overseen the salvage of the remote shipwreck for decades. Now her rule is being challenged.

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When it sailed from Europe in 1912, the Titanic’s majesty and reputation for opulence brought attention to its maiden voyage.

Monet Painting Sells for $56 Million in France

The artwork, titled β€œIris,” is among the painter’s later works, which wealthy collectors have coveted in recent years.

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Claude Monet’s β€œIris" on display at Sotheby’s Paris before the auction.
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