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Former resident sues to claim Alaska moon rocks

The mystery of Alaska's missing moon rocks has been solved. Getting them back to a state museum likely will depend on a judge.
Alaska officials are contesting a lawsuit filed by a former resident who claims he rescued the moon rocks from a garbage heap 38 years ago.
Coleman Anderson, who now lives in Texas, sued for formal title to the rocks in December. If he doesn't receive title, he's asking to be compensated for finding and returning the rocks, which are valued by collectors.
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