Was it the heist of the century or a master class in incompetence by the museum? Some prominent former jewelry thieves have plenty to say about the audacious break-in at the Louvre.
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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.
A Show That Makes Young Japanese Pine for the ‘Inappropriate’ 1980s
A surprise television hit, now on Netflix, has people talking about what Japan has lost with today’s changed sensibilities.
Biden Is Not the First U.S. President to Cut Off Weapons to Israel
Other presidents, including, Ronald Reagan, used the power of American arms to influence Israeli war policy. But the comparisons underscore how much the politics of Israel have changed over the years.
Unopened Case of More Than 10,000 Hockey Cards Sells for $3.7 Million
The sealed case could include the highly prized Wayne Gretzky rookie card. Or not. The buyer may never find out.
Mary Lou Retton Has Pneumonia and ‘Is Fighting for Her Life,’ Daughter Says
The gymnastics champion sprang to stardom at the 1984 Olympics, where she became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the all-around competition. Her family is raising money online, saying she lacks health insurance.
Stanislaw Kania, 92, Polish Leader During Solidarity’s Rise, Dies
Mr. Kania walked a tightrope between demands for reform within Poland and the Soviet threat of intervention.
Mugabe’s Reign Began With Bob Marley and Good Schools. Despotism Soon Followed.
Robert Mugabe transformed from a hero of Africa’s liberation — and a self-proclaimed champion of universal suffrage — into a tyrant. Our writer was there at the start.