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A 1913 Liberty Head nickel was hidden in a Virginia closet for 41 years after its owners were mistakenly told it was a fake. It was thought to be worth up to $2.5 million. It sold for $3.17 million. The nickel is one of ...

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Part of a landing gear, apparently from one of the two planes to crash into the twin towers more than 11 years ago, was discovered Wednesday, the police said.

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By Allison Downey and Casey Santiago

A piece of landing gear from one to the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center towers on 9/11 has been discovered in a small alley near ground zero nearly 12 years after the terror attacks.

A piece of landing gear from one to the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center towers on 9/11 has been discovered in a small alley near ground zero nearly 12 years after the terror attacks.