Alexa Lardieri

Staff Writer

Alexa Lardieri is a reporter and digital producer at U.S. News & World Report. You can follow her on Twitter and email her at alardieri@usnews.com.

Mylan Recalls Contaminated Cancer Drug

The company discovered the drug was contaminated with copper salts during a 12-month test.

March 19, 2019

Unvaccinated Student Sues Health Department

The student claims that the department is discriminating against his religious beliefs by not allowing him to attend school.

March 19, 2019

Midwest Flooding Blamed for 3 Deaths

Heavy rainfall and snowmelt have caused the Missouri River to flood into nearby towns, leaving houses under water.

March 19, 2019

California Police Warn of 'Virtual Kidnap' Scam

Scammers call parents demanding money in exchange for their children, who have not actually been taken.

March 18, 2019

SCOTUS Agrees to Hear D.C. Sniper Case

Lee Boyd Malvo was sentenced to life without parole for participating in the deadly sniper shootings when he was a teen.

March 18, 2019

Police Search for Dutch Tram Shooter

The threat level has been raised to the highest level in the Dutch city of Utrecht, and the shooter is still on the loose.

March 18, 2019

Eggs Are Bad Again

The research results come after federal dietary guidelines in recent years reversed their warnings about eggs and cholesterol.

March 15, 2019

The Man Behind the Admissions Scandal

Morrie Tobin was under investigation for a separate crime when he told investigators a Yale coach sought a bribe from him.

March 15, 2019

At Least 49 Dead in New Zealand Mosque Shootings

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern designated the massacre as a terrorist attack.

March 15, 2019

Court OKs Sandy Hook Lawsuit Against Gun-Maker

Relatives of Sandy Hook shooting victims are suing the gun manufacturer over its advertising of the gun used in the massacre.

March 14, 2019

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