An opportunity to find treasure

Marshall Rosenfeld displays items he found with his metal detector during the Colorado Gold Diggers at the American Legion Post 25 in Florence. (Charlotte Burrous/Daily Record)

Iran: The showdown over the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran threatens to block the world's busiest oil-shipping route. What would happen if the strait were closed?

The Showdown With Iran: Why It Matters

Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important? A narrow strip of water separating Iran from Oman, the strait is the major maritime link between the oil-rich Persian Gulf region and the rest of the world.

Stealing the Titanic: Artifacts auction draws accusations of grave robbery

Almost from the minute it sank, the Titanic was a target for souvenir hunters. Scavengers stole nameplates and oars from the ship’s lifeboats