'The Serpent' sinks its teeth in with a true-crime tale set in the 1970s
Even taking acknowledged creative liberties, the true story at the core of "The Serpent" sinks its teeth into you, chronicling a murder spree by a slick con man, and the unlikely diplomat whose determined efforts helped apprehend him. Anchored by Tahar Rahim ("The Mauritanian"), the eight-part series drags in places, but gradually becomes the kind of binge that those who get drawn in might well consume in a weekend. Read more...
The 'world's greatest airport' that never was
It was supposed to be the world's largest airport, a glamorous intercontinental hub for supersonic airliners with six runways and high-speed rail links to surrounding cities. But today, it's little more than an airstrip in the middle of nowhere. Read more...
Whats Going On in This Picture? 124; Sept. 19, 2016
On Mondays, we publish a Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation about what you see and why via a live, moderated discussion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern. Read more...
Daniel Snyder to Buy Out Other Owners of Washington NFL Team
The league is expected to approve a measure that will allow Daniel Snyder to buy total control of the team. Read more...
Ammonite review Well-judged performances from Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan make it worth catching
A couple of months ago, Netflix had a critical and popular hit with The Dig, a film that combined archaeology and social injustice. Read more...
Borussia Dortmund receive Champions League boost with Jadon Sancho returning to training
Borussia Dortmund's preparations for their Champions League clash against Manchester City have been bolstered by the sighting of Jadon Sancho back at training. Read more...
A Christmas Carol review Simon Russell Beale is a joy from the off as Scrooge
Simon Russell Beale - an actor normally associated with the classical repertoire - is in his element as Scrooge in this cast- of-three version of A Christmas Carol. Read more...
N.R.A. Chief Takes the Stand, With Cracks in His Armor
Wayne LaPierre has led the National Rifle Association for 30 years, but his implacable image looked threadbare in bankruptcy court. Read more...
Wagner The Valkyrie Royal Opera House, London review
After Twilight Of The Gods, an experienced friend confided Covent Garden is one of the worlds great opera houses, but this wasnt one of the worlds great Rings. Just so. But why was it so? Read more...
Hearty Basque Food That Hemingway Would Have Understood
Ernestos, on the Lower East Side, channels San Sebastin with an unfussy menu and a generous hand. Read more...
As Locusts Swarmed East Africa, This Tech Helped Squash Them
A hastily formed crowdsourcing operation to contain the insects in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia could help manage climate-related disasters everywhere. Read more...
Carabao Cup final's ban on extremely vulnerable fans is 'direct discrimination towards the disabled'
The rules state no under-18s, pregnant women, extremely vulnerable people or people living with someone who is clinically extremely vulnerable will be allowed to attend. Read more...
Biden plans to announce a withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan by September 11
President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021, which would finally end the nation's longest war. Read more...
Rita Ora flaunts her figure in a crop top and leggings as she leaves the gym in Sydney
She has temporarily relocated to Australia to film the 2021 season ofThe Voice. Read more...
One Mans Attempt to Solve a Mystery at the Top of Mount Everest
In The Third Pole, the author and adventurer Mark Synnott documents his attempt to find the lost body of a 1924 explorer. Read more...
The T List Five Things We Recommend This Week
Charlotte Mensahs beauty routine, drawings by David Hockney and more. Read more...
High Finishes at the Masters Are Becoming Familiar to First-Year Players
Will Zalatoris, who finished second at the Masters, one stroke behind the winner, is only the latest first-year player to contend for a green jacket. Read more...
EdieBrickell and New Bohemians album review It's a beautifully crafted patchwork
Edie Brickell has two claims to fame. She is the wife of Paul Simon - the third and longest-serving holder of the post, married for 28 years so far, mother of three of his four children. Read more...