Michael Rohana stole the clay digit six years ago at a Philadelphia museum where he had been attending an ugly-sweater party. He pleaded guilty this week.
Author: MIKE IVES
Man Accused of Kidnapping Platypus Is Charged in Australia
The police had appealed for help after the platypus was spotted at a train station in Queensland. The animal was later released, but the authorities have been unable to find it.
Sailboat Crew Rescued After Hitting Whale in Pacific Ocean
After the collision in the Pacific Ocean this month, Rick Rodriguez and three other sailors were rescued by a fellow boater, with an assist from a satellite internet signal.
At Least 39 Killed in Fire at Mexico Migration Center Near U.S. Border
The fatal blaze comes as border cities across Mexico have been flooded with migrants turned back from the United States and more arriving from other countries.
Notes From One Woman’s Decade of Eating Scones
A Londoner spent 10 years sampling scones at hundreds of historic sites across the U.K. Here’s why her story made headlines — and which essential topping she says should come before the other.
The U.S. aid agency deploys two search and rescue teams to Turkey.
The two units, based in Virginia and California, are the only such teams in the United States that work internationally. They join the thousands of rescuers from Syria and Turkey already there.
U.S. and Philippines Have a Complex Military Alliance: What to Know
The United States and the Philippines have announced a plan to broaden American military access. The alliance is complicated by colonial history and rising tensions over Taiwan.
Jack Ma, Ant Group Founder, Will Relinquish Control
Ant Group, the fintech sister company of the e-commerce behemoth Alibaba, is one of China’s most influential companies.
Weed Is Legal in Thailand. How Long Will the High Times Last?
Cannabis shops have multiplied since the drug was decriminalized, with caveats, in June. But some lawmakers are pushing for tighter regulation.
The War in Ukraine Could Dent Russia’s Clout as an Arms Dealer
Analysts say Russia’s performance in Ukraine, coupled with Western sanctions, is likely to hurt its ability to sell weapons abroad. Southeast Asia is a case in point.