Mafia
Infamous Gangster Shot Dead in Restaurant by His Dining Companion
Nadir Salifov was shot dead at point blank range while he was dining in the Boğazkent District of Serik, Antalya.
What Netflix's 'Fear City' Misses Out
"Fear City: New York vs. The Mafia" tells the story of law enforcement's attempts to end mob rule in NYC, but one major figure is missing from the Netflix documentary—Donald Trump.
The Mafia's Long-Shot Payout From a Medical Industry Takeover
As the coronavirus spread across Italy and deeper into Europe, criminal groups worked their way into the health-care system.
Italy's Mafias Gain Ground in Fight for Loyalty During Pandemic Lockdown
Signs of growing tensions last week prompted the interior minister, Luciana Lamorgese, to request greater police attention to "riots by groups of extremists."
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz Says It's 'Weird' About Giuliani's Ukraine Trip
Matt Gaetz offered several defenses of Rudy Giuliani visiting Ukraine this past week, saying that while it is "weird," Americans should give him "the benefit of the doubt" because of his role after 9/11.
Trump's White House Operates Like the Mafia, Says Former CIA Director
The former senior official in the Obama and Clinton administrations said there "are no grown-ups" left in President Donald Trump's White House.
Resurfaced Video Shows President Trump Calling Mafia 'Very Nice People'
"I have met on occasion a few of those people. They happen to be very nice people. You just don't want to owe them money. Don't owe them money."
'Crime Infested' Trump Tower Twitter Thread Details Criminal NYC Tenants
A now-viral Twitter thread gives a floor-by-floor historical breakdown of convicted criminals who either rented, owned or hid from law enforcement in Trump's "crime infested" New York City towers.
Trump Told Colombian Mafia to 'Kill Me,' Maduro Says
"Donald Trump has without doubt given an order to kill me and has told the government of Colombia and the Colombian mafia to kill me," the embattled South American leader said.
Trump's Connections to the Mafia: FBI Investigation
Trump has been wrapped in Mafia connections for decades. Here's how he learned to talk like a don.
Italian Police Arrest Mafia 'Boss of All Bosses'
Settimo Mineo represented old-style mob intimidation methods, such as sending severed lambs' heads to businessmen who refused to pay protection money.
Mystery Human Remains Found in Vatican Embassy
Italian media suggest remains could be linked to organized crime, the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II or alleged sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.
The Greatest Gangster Movies of All Time
As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to see a gangster movie...
Trump Is 'Russian Asset' Owned by Mafia, Author Claims
Author Craig Unger spoke with Newsweek about the allegations in his new book, "House of Trump, House of Putin: The Untold Story of Donald Trump and the Russian Mafia."
Slovakian Police Arrests Italian Mafia-Linked Suspects
The journalist was working on a story linking officials close to Prime Minister Robert Fico to an Italian businessman with ties to the 'Ndrangheta syndicate.
Trump Linked to Mafias by Fusion GPS Founder
"Mr. Trump had longtime associations with Italian organized crime figures," Glenn Simpson, co-founder of Fusion GPS, testified.
'The Sopranos' Strip Club Is Being Closed for Mob Ties
The real-life strip club made world famous in HBO's fictional "The Sopranos" television series has been ordered to shut down because of its real-life mob ties.
Ex-Mafia Boss To Testify Against His 'Family' Member
Is this a sign of the decline of organized crime?
Notorious New York Mobster Sammy the Bull Out of Jail
Salvatore Gravano was a crime underboss-turned-informant whose testimony brought down mob chiefs including John Gotti, the Teflon Don.
Mobster Tries to Escape Prison With Priest and Hacksaw
He planned to ask a priest to smuggle a saw blade into the facility.
ISIS, Italian Mafia May Be Working to Smuggle Oil
Rome is probing ties between criminal networks and the jihadi group over possible efforts to smuggle contraband oil.
Exclusive Photos of Life in the Streets of the Mafia
Born and raised in Castel Volturno, photographer Giovanni Izzo focuses his work around the stories of deprivation, exploitation and criminality populating the streets he grew up in.
Uncovered: Mobsters Stand Trial in Secret Mafia Courts
Crimes include revealing secrets, harassing a mobster's family and disobeying the boss.
Vatican Considers Excommunicating the Mafia
The Vatican is stepping up its campaign against corruption, focusing its attention on the mafia.
Mafia Boss May Get Early Jail Release
The 86-year-old mobster was known as the "boss of all bosses" for his power and also as "the beast" for his ferocity.
Fighting the Mafia, 25 Years After Giovanni Falcone
A car bomb filled with half a ton of explosives killed Giovanni Falcone, his wife and three members of his escort in 1992, but his death still has ripples today.
Italian Mafia Clan Ran Europe's Largest Migrant Center
A total of 68 people with affiliation to the powerful Ndrangheta syndicate were arrested.
The 'Godfather Part II' Sequel Syndrome
The 'Godfather Part II' enjoys the reputation as one of cinema's best second acts, but it wasn't always considered a winner.
Putin's Party Is Riddled With Theft, Corruption, Murder
More than half of Russians consider United Russia a party of crooks and thieves.
The Italian Mob Is Still Alive and Violent
Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged members of five La Cosa Nostra crime families for a sprawling criminal enterprise.