After two weeks denying reports that government critic Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its consulate in Istanbul, Saudi Arabia appears to be backtracking. Saudi authorities are considering whether to say Khashoggi died in a botched investigation, an explanation that could deflect blame from Crown Prince Mohammed, media including CNN, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal are reporting. President Donald Trump said he couldnt confirm that account, but has suggested a rogue killer might be to blame.