My father prosecuted history’s crimes. Then he died in one.

What does it mean to seek justice for his death?

View in browser|nytimes.com May 24, 2025 On the cover this week: Joseph Bernstein writes about his father, a former prosecutor for the Department of Justice who died in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, and the coming trial of a suspect in the case. Photograph by Henry Leutwyler for The New York Times. FEATURES Henry Leutwyler for The New York Times My Father Prosecuted History's Crimes. Then He Died in One. He was a Nazi hunter — and was killed in the Lockerbie bombing. What does it mean to seek justice for his death? By Joseph Bernstein and Henry Leutwyler Haruka Sakaguchi for The New York Times My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister's Kids. My mom and dad joined the millions of Americans who parent their children's children — a beautiful responsibility that comes at a high cost. By Frances Dodds Photo illustration by Ricardo Tomás Brexit's Failures Could Foreshadow Trump's. Just Not in the Way You Might Think. Long regarded as two versions of the same populist phenomenon, they're now clearly two different stories — each with its own cautionary tale. By David Runciman MORE IN THE MAGAZINE Photo illustration by Ben Denzer Screenland Tom Cruise Understands Something Crucial About Stunts. (And Movies.) His intense devotion to doing his own stunt work can seem pathological. But it's part of a more charming devotion to moviegoing itself. By Ryan Francis Bradley Photo illustration by Erik Carter Screenland Hollywood Figured Out How to Adapt Video Games. I Wish It Hadn't. Polished adaptations like "The Last of Us" and "Minecraft" lack the awkward charm of the genre's early years. By Calum Marsh Illustration by Tracy Chahwan Letter of Recommendation The Rebellious Instrument That Gave Latin Music Its Swing When life gets loud, let the rhythm get louder. By Carina del Valle Schorske Illustration by Tomi Um The Ethicist Should I Retire if My Fellow Federal Employees Are Facing Layoffs? I'm eligible for retirement, but I love my job. Can I keep working? By Kwame Anthony Appiah Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food stylist: Monica Pierini. Prop stylist: Sophia Eleni Pappas. This Filipino Chicken Soup Heals and Restores The gingery, sweet heat of chicken tinola rewards patience. By Ligaya Mishan Illustration by Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy Judge John Hodgman Can You Enter Your Spouse's Office Pantsless? A ruling on a work-from-home dilemma. By John Hodgman Sign up for the Ethicist newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Advice on life's trickiest situations and moral dilemmas from the philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah. Get it in your inbox Stay in touch: Like this email? Forward it to a friend and help us grow. Loved a story? Hated it? Write us a letter at magazine@nytimes.com. Did a friend forward this to you? Sign up here to get the magazine newsletter. For narrated versions of our articles and more audio journalism, download New York Times Audio, a new iOS app available for news subscribers. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The New York Times Magazine from The New York Times. To stop receiving The New York Times Magazine, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018