Travel November 19 New details about Louvre heist revealed as officials announce stricter security measures Louvre heist thieves used disc cutters to steal $102 million in jewels, prompting major security overhaul with 100 new cameras and anti-intrusion systems by 2026.
Travel November 17 Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown After a female chimpanzee escaped an enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, a lockdown and emergency response were triggered. The animal was safely sedated and returned with no injuries, the zoo said.
Email November 9 Thieves steal $100M in jewels from Louvre after museum used own name as surveillance password Louvre Museum reportedly used "Louvre" as password for surveillance system during $100M jewel heist. Learn how weak passwords put even famous institutions at risk.
Travel November 8 Louvre heist in broad daylight amid apparent security lapses puts global museums on alert The heist at the Louvre highlighted the challenges of protecting highly valued works of art and other prized items, from the famous "Mona Lisa" theft in 1911 to modern museum heists.
Travel November 1 Inside the last Boeing 707 to serve as Air Force One: See Reagan's jet that marked the end of an era The last Boeing 707 Air Force One now sits in a stunning glass pavilion in California, where visitors can discover the aircraft that carried Reagan and six other presidents through history.
Crime November 1 Louvre Museum theft case expands; 2 more suspects face conspiracy charges in ongoing investigation Four people now face charges in the Louvre Museum theft case as Paris prosecutors expand an investigation into an organized crime conspiracy at the world-famous gallery.
Archaeology October 31 Devastating fire leads to treasure trove of thousands of artifacts beneath historic tavern Archaeologists in Troy, Ohio, uncovered an estimated 4,500 historic artifacts beneath the fire-damaged Overfield Tavern, including coins from 1817 and 1846.
Robbery - Theft October 25 Mystery man in dapper suit goes viral after appearing in Louvre heist investigation photo A hotographer captured a stylish passerby at the Louvre investigation scene, creating an internet sensation as authorities playfully keep the man's identity secret.
Travel October 23 4 US hotspots just made National Geographic’s top destinations list National Geographic highlights must-visit U.S. destinations for 2026, featuring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, renovated Route 66 attractions, Maui tourism and Pittsburgh culture.
VIDEO October 23 Louvre reopens after daring heist as hunt for suspects intensifies 91±¬ÁÏ’ Greg Palkot reports from Paris, France, capturing public reaction as the Louvre reopens following a daring art heist and the search for suspects before the stolen jewels are damaged or sold.
Crime October 23 Louvre director grilled on spectacular security failures, including camera pointing away from key balcony Louvre Museum director Laurence des Cars acknowledged that security failures, including a lack of perimeter surveillance, allowed thieves to pull off heist.