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.
Read: The Full Transcript of President Obama's Speech Rejecting the Keystone XL Pipeline
The pipeline has been a point of contention for the last seven years.
Paul Ryan: Obama's Keystone XL Decision ' Sickening'
"The pipeline would not make a meaningful long-term contribution to our economy," the president said.
Obama: U.S. Is 'Very Seriously' Considering Possibility Russian Plane Was Downed by Bomb
Britain to resume flights after a Russian plane carrying 224 people crashed in the Sinai Peninsula.
78-Foot Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree En Route to New York City
The tree was cut down in Gardiner, New York, leaving a stump 47 inches in diameter.
Illinois Police Officer Who Staged Suicide Planned to Kill City Official
Lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz was laundering money from police funds.
Video: Serena Williams Chases Down Man Who Took Her Phone
"He began to run but I was too fast," Williams wrote.
After Flying Off Shelves, H&M Balmain Selling for Over $2,000 on eBay
The dresses weren't cheap to begin with: Some went for over $500.
Thirteen Years After Disappearance, Alabama Boy Found Safe in Ohio
The boy's father has been charged with abduction.
Volcanic Ash Cloud From Eruption at Mount Rinjani Grounds Planes for Third Day
Ash can be pulled into jet engines, affecting the internal operations of the engine and fuel flow.
6-Year-Old Killed During Altercation Between Father and Police in Louisiana
The boy’s death ended a high-speed chase in Marksville, Louisiana.
41 Cases of E. Coli Linked to Eating at Chipotle in Washington and Oregon
Fourteen people have been hospitalized.
Gunman in Custody After Five Hour Standoff with San Diego Police
A witness reported hearing dozens of gun shots.
Report: U.S. Intelligence Suggests Bomb Brought Down Russian Plane Over Sinai
A Russian plane carrying 224 people crashed in the Sinai while traveling between the sea resort of Sharm al-Sheikh and St. Petersburg.
Death of Illinois Police Officer Sparking Manhunt Was Actually 'Carefully Staged Suicide'
Fox Lake police lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz was laundering money from police funds.
Arkansas Police Officer Charged With Falsifying Shooting
The charges come after the England Police Department fired officer David Houser on Monday.
Shooting at Florida Zombie Convention Leads to $5 Million Wrongful Death Suit
Six people shot and one killed at Fort Myers’s ZombiCon.
Amazon Opens Brick-and-Mortar Bookstore in Seattle
Prices will be the same on the website and in-store.
Obama: If Republican Presidents Can't Handle CNBC Moderators, How Will They Handle Putin?
The President spoke after a showing of "Hamilton" on Monday evening.
Protesters Arrested for Rappelling Into Bank of America Stadium During NFL Game
The activists claim Bank of America has a relationship with the energy company targeted by the demonstrators.
After Dry Year, San Francisco Bay Area Records Inch of Rain
Flights were delayed about 45 minutes and Bay Area Rapid Transit about 10 minutes.
USDA Recalls 167,427 Pounds of Ground Beef Due to Possible E.Coli Contamination
The ground beef was shipped nationwide.
More Blue Bell Ice Cream Back on Shelves After Listeria Concerns; Joyous Fans Freak Out
The treat hit shelves in Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Republican Presidential Candidates to Lay Out Demands for Future Debates
Candidates are no longer in line with the Republican National Committee.
Minnesota Authorities Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting After Man Killed
The police officer is being treated for a non-life threatening injury.
Four Suspects Wanted After Teenager Fatally Shot in Philadelphia
Four suspects fired 17 shots at two teenage boys in North Philadelphia over the weekend.
Kings of the World Series: Royals Oust Mets
With another comeback, Kansas City clinches its first championship since 1985.
Russian Plane Broke Apart in Air Over Sinai Peninsula: Officials
All 224 people on board died.
Starbucks Brings Back the Red Cup, Ushering In the Holiday Season
Starbucks also introduced an iced beverage holiday cup, for those who like to enjoy the cold two ways at once.
What It's Like to Sleep in the Paris Catacombs on Halloween Night
The catacombs are home to the remains of about 6 million people.