Mr. Watson was facing extradition to Japan but was released after Denmark decided to reject the extradition request, his lawyer said.
Author: Victor Mather
After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach
“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.
Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player
A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.
A Top Chess Player Is Disqualified After a Phone Is Found in a Bathroom Stall
Kirill Shevchenko, a grandmaster who represents Romania, has been accused of getting assistance from a computer in the middle of games.
Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies, Forcing Emergency Landing
The airline said the pilot had lost consciousness during the flight, which was headed to Istanbul from Seattle.
Art or Trash? It Can Be a Fine Line.
Two beer cans were displayed in a Dutch museum. Then they were accidentally thrown out.
Is That a Panda at the Zoo? Or a Dog in a Disguise?
Zoos around the world have occasionally used a little dye, or just brazenness, to pass off one animal as another.
A South Korean Olympian Gets to Play an Assassin, but Some Before Her Have Flopped
Olympians who tried the movies, especially in the 1980s, often fared poorly.
A South Korean Olympian Gets to Play an Assassin, but Some Before Her Have Flopped
Olympians who tried the movies, especially in the 1980s, often fared poorly.
The No. 1 Breaker in the World Is … Raygun?
The Australian breaker who was mocked at the Olympics for her kangaroo-hopping routine is now atop the official world rankings. Here’s how it happened.