War in Ukraine: airstrikes, drones and a looming counteroffensive
This week saw heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A wave of drone strikes hit the Russian capital Tuesday morning, bringing the war to Moscow for the first…
As a young man, Frank Sinatra set out to be the best singer in the world. A new biography of the singer draws on new information to reveal how his legendary voice took him to the top … with help from the mob. The authors talk about the complex emotional life of this American icon.
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- Anthony Summers Former BBC journalist and author of six best-selling books, including "The File on the Tsar," "Conspiracy," "Official and Confidential" and "The Arrogance of Power."
- Robbyn Swan Co-author
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