The Cambridge Historic Preservation Commission gave a green light to the owner of the old Mill Street School for renovations planned for condominiums, while nixing plans to replace the walls of the Hearn Building.
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A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.
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