The true story behind ‘Killers of the Flower ...

On Tuesday U.S. president Donald Trump took back his appeal for help to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and called out his NATO allies for largely ignoring his request.Iran’s blockade of the chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman has effectively cut off commercial ...  Show more

“If we lose the midterms, we’re going to jail.” That’s Steve Bannon’s warning to Republicans: a call to act urgently, to “seize the institutions,” and prevent what he calls another stolen election. It’s a sentiment shared by Donald Trump, who has said the midterms must be won in ...  Show more

Liz Flatt drove to Austin, Texas, mostly out of desperation. She had tried talking with the police. She had tried working with a former F.B.I. profiler who ran a nonprofit dedicated to solving unsolved murders. She had been interviewed by journalists and at least one podcaster ...

The Murder Sheet recently interviewed author David Grann about his latest work, The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder. The book delves into a story of crime, violence, and desperation on the high seas. Grann is an acclaimed non-fiction writer who ...

Henry Roan has been shot through the back of his head. The local authorities have found his body slumped over the steering wheel of his car. There's no gun at the scene: this is no suicide - it's brutal murder. And the man who ordered Henry Roan's killing? He claims to be his bes ...  Show more

Today, we’re bringing you an episode from another Pushkin show, Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford. This episode is based on Killers of the Flower Moon, with permission from its author, David Grann. Minnie Smith grew sick quite suddenly. She had been young, fit and healthy; the do ...  Show more