Coins surge in Kansas as prices spike and collectors rise
Auctioneer Mark Elston reports coins selling at about $100 a minute rising to $200 as silver dollars fetch $20 to $35. A growing scene of coin auctions at fairs and libraries draws buyers. Proliferation of gold and silver runs, with prices around $1,200 per ounce for gold, sparks fears of fiat money devaluation. Collectors stress history and authenticity while some buyers bet on continued demand.
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Flooding closes Chicago interstate and dam breach near Hopkin ton
Heavy rains flood Chicago area draining onto interstates and rail lines forcing detours and bus shuttles. Lake Delhi dam in Iowa fails creating a 30 foot wide breach, flooding lower river towns as the Maquoketa rises past record levels and evacuations continue.
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