Polly Mosendz
Reporter
Polly Mosendz is a breaking news reporter for Newsweek. She was previously a staff writer for The Wire and associate editor for The Atlantic. Her reporting on the Islamic State has been recognized by a variety of organizations, including the Middle East Institute. Her writing has appeared in The New York Observer, The Commercial Observer, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider, Yahoo News and a variety of other publications. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, she is fluent in both Ukrainian and Russian. Mosendz attended the New School University where she studied media writing and American history. She lives in Greenwich Village with many books.
Petition Calls for Prosecution of 'Chair Flip' Officer
Because of federal probes, the South Carolina solicitor says he cannot now bring a case.
Why Martin Shkreli Was Arrested, Explained
Shkreli faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Martin Shkreli Out as Turing CEO After Arrest
Shkreli faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Steven Fernandez Arrested in Sexual Exploitation Case
“Steven is just as much of a victim in this case as the other minor involved,” Fernandez's attorney told Newsweek.
Sandy Hook Truther Faces Firing from Florida University
James Tracy does not believe the deadly 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School actually occurred.
Martin Shkreli Arrested on Fraud Charges
The CEO came into the spotlight this year when he raised the price of a pharmaceutical drug acquired by his company from $13.50 to $750.
Protests in Baltimore After Freddie Gray Mistrial
William Porter was the first of six officers to be tried in connection with Gray's death. He may face another trial.
Freddie Gray Trial: Jury Deadlocked in William Porter Case
Six officers will be tried in connection with Freddie Gray's death.
Donald Trump Rally Turns Chaotic; Supporters Threaten ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protesters
Attendees hurled racial epithets at activists as they were dragged out of the Las Vegas event.
Threat to Los Angeles, New York City Schools Investigated as a Hoax
Los Angeles Unified School District closed all their schools and campuses.
Conor McGregor Tops Jose Aldo in UFC's Shortest Title Fight
The fight ended in just 13 seconds.
Photos: Above the Clouds at the World Air Games in Dubai
The games include parachuting, paragliding, rotorcraft, gliding and aerostats.
Battle Heats Up Over New Zealand's Flag
New Zealand's government started a search for a new flag this past summer.
Airlines Ban Hoverboards After Multiple Explosions, Fires
The hoverboards occasionally catch fire.
Trump's Name, Face Taken Off Dubai Real Estate Development
Though Trump’s name appears on many properties, he is not always involved in their development.
Dive Teams Investigate Local Lake in Link to San Bernardino Shooting
Tashfeen Malik and Syed Farook killed 14 and injured 21 on December 2.
Poll: 25 Percent of Americans Agree With Trump's Proposal to Ban Muslims From Entering U.S.
The Republican's proposal has been widely criticized and denounced as unconstitutional.
NYC Officials Condemn Violent Assault Against Muslim Store Owner
"I kill Muslims," the attacker allegedly said.
Council on American-Islamic Relations D.C. Office Evacuated; 'Foreign Substance' Not Hazardous
The piece of mail was handed over to the FBI for further testing, CAIR said.
Ex-Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle's Accomplice Sentenced to 27 Years
Fogle earlier was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison.
Amid Illness Outbreaks, Chipotle Hopes to Become ‘Safest Restaurant to Eat At’
Dozens have fallen ill with E. coli and norovirus after eating at the fast-casual chain.
Donald Trump Cancels Planned Trip to Israel
Trump’s plan to bar Muslims from entering the United States has been widely criticized as unconstitutional and harmful.
'I Am Guilty!' Accused Planned Parenthood Shooter Robert Dear Belts Out in Courtroom
Dear killed three people at a Colorado Springs clinic.
Philadelphia Mayor Offers $2,000 Reward After Pig's Head Is Left at Mosque
“There is no place in Philadelphia for hate crime and its perpetrators," Mayor Michael A. Nutter said.
Alligator Euthanized After Eating Florida Burglary Suspect
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission was brought in to trap and euthanize the 11-foot gator.
Trump Reminds GOP 68 Percent of His Supporters Would Vote for Him as an Independent
In early September, Trump signed a loyalty pledge to the Republican Party.
Boston College Warns Students To Avoid Chipotle After Basketball Players Become Ill
The school says 80 students became sick after eating at the fast casual restaurant.
All Clear Given After San Bernardino Bomb Threats
A San Bernardino high school and hospital were targeted with bomb threats on Tuesday afternoon.
Trump Wants U.S. Border Agents to Ask 'Are You Muslim?'
Trump proposed banning Muslims from entering the United States on Monday.
Republicans Condemn Donald Trump's Proposal to Ban Muslims From Entering U.S.
Trump's proposed ban would affect even Muslim Americans living abroad.
FBI: San Bernardino Shooters Were Radicalized
Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik killed 14 people and injured 21.