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.
British Couple Convicted of Enslaving Man for 24 Years
The man was forbidden from eating in the same room as the family and called a "parasite."
British Hostage John Cantlie Appears in ISIS Magazine
Cantlie has not been featured in the militant group's propaganda since May.
Charges Sought in San Francisco Police Beating Video
The video is "reminiscent of the Rodney King beating," the prosecutor said.
Bobby Jindal Drops Out of 2016 Presidential Race
The Louisiana governor was very low in the polls.
What Is Known About the Syrian Passport Found at the Paris Attacks
The passport was found near the body of a suicide bomber who attacked the Stade de France.
Intoxicated British Airways Passenger Restrained After Trying to Open Exit Door
The flight left London at 11:34 a.m. and arrived in Boston at 1:28 p.m.
Charlie Hebdo Releases First Cover After Paris Attacks
"They have weapons...we have champagne," the satirical weekly declares.
Over 52,000 Pounds of Tyson Chicken Product Recalled
The product "may be adulterated because of having an 'off odor' scent," the USDA said
Police Remove Several Passengers From Flight Headed to Chicago
The FBI is on the scene after the Spirit Airlines flight was recalled before takeoff at BWI airport.
Report: Video Shows Possible Ninth Assailant in Paris Attacks
The French air force dropped 16 bombs on an ISIS stronghold in Syria overnight.
Utah Judge Who Took Baby Away from Lesbian Foster Parents Removes Himself From Case
April Hoagland and Beckie Peirce, who are legally married, had fostered the child since August.
Map: Every State Accepting and Refusing Syrian Refugees
More than two dozen Republican-led states have come out against accepting Syrian refugees.
In Light of Paris Attacks, 26 GOP Governors, One Democrat to Refuse Syrian Refugees
One of the suicide bombers was found with a passport purported to be Syrian.
President Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Paris Attack Victims
The flags will remain lowered until November 19.
ISIS Video Threatens Washington D.C. With Paris-Style Attacks
Over 120 people were killed in a series of attacks on Paris last week.
Ronda Rousey Spends Night in Hospital After Losing UFC Match to Holly Holm
Holm kicked Rousey in the head in the second round.
Republican Candidates Hit Hillary Clinton on Question of Whether America is at War with 'Radical Islam'
"I don’t think we’re at war with Islam. I don’t think we’re at war with all Muslims," Clinton said.
Chart: What the Democrats Talked About at Their Debate Versus the Republican Debate
The Democratic debate began with a moment of silence for those killed in the Paris attacks carried about by the Islamic State on Friday.
NFL Tightens Sunday Game Security After Paris Attacks
Fans are advised to carry clear plastic bags to stadiums.
Photos: New York Mourns Paris Attacks in Washington Square Vigil
A crowd of over 1,000 carried French flags, balloons and sang softly in French.
After ISIS Attacks in Paris, U.S. Carries Out Series of Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq
France is one of the coalition nations with which the United States carries out airstrikes.
Five Dead After Train Derails in France
Because it was a test train, only technicians were on board.
France Declares State of Emergency After Attacks in Paris Kill More Than 100
France tightened its border controls in response to deadly attacks at a concert venue, stadium and restaurant.
Supreme Court Takes First Case on Abortion Since 2007
The Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decided the state has the right to close the majority of abortion clinics throughout the state.
Airstrike Targeting 'Jihadi John' Offers Jim Foley's Mother No Solace
"It's just so sad that our precious resources have been concentrated to seek revenge," Diane Foley said.
Shooting of Tamir Rice ‘Objectively Reasonable,’ New Report Finds
The 12-year-old was shot by officer Timothy Loehmann last year in a Cleveland park.
Million Student March Protesters Demand Tuition-Free College and Debt Cancellation
Demonstrators gathered at 115 locations.
ASU Faces $120,000 Damages Claim After Mascot Injures Tempe Councilman
Tempe, Arizona, councilman David Schapira was on the sidelines during a September 18 game.
More Than 20 Aircraft Struck by Laser Beams
There have been 5,352 laser strikes so far this year.
