Juliana joined IBT as a breaking news and science reporter in September 2016. She hails from Long Island and is a graduate of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. She has covered a variety of topics for different outlets including the Syracuse Post-Standard and spent some time as a television reporter. She can usually be found exploring New York City or reading her latest favorite book. Email her at j.pignataro@newsweekgroup.com.
A Look Back At George HW Bush's Storied Life
The former president of the United States narrowly escaped death during World War II.
Teacher Jailed For Sex With Students Says Teachers ‘Unfairly Singled Out’
An Alabama teacher jailed for having sex with students is fighting back against the law that landed her behind bars.
Missing Hiker Jessica Burk Found Alive, Had No Food, Rationed Water
A missing hiker was found alive Friday after disappearing in the Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve in Kentucky.
Ian MacPherson Sentenced To Psychiatric Institution After Shooting 2 Police Officers
Ian MacPherson shot two New Hampshire police officers in 2016.
$4M Reward Offered In Search For Missing Argentine Submarine
Argentine President Mauricio Macri offered a hefty reward this week for the location of missing navy submarine the ARA San Juan.
Nathan Carman Denies Killing Grandfather After Mother Mysteriously Disappears At Sea
Nathan Carman's grandfather was shot to death in 2013, while his mother disappeared at sea during a boating trip they were on together.
Passengers Ejected In Australia Hot Air Balloon Crash
Passengers were ejected from a hot air balloon after it crashed east of Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday.
Amtrak Engineer Worried About Getting Killed In Accident Before Death
The engineer who died in Sunday’s Amtrak crash previously expressed concerns about his safety on the train, according to his brother.
Father Of Missing Skelton Boys Says He Gave Siblings To 'Underground Sanctuary' Group
John Skelton, the father of three missing Michigan boys, said he gave his sons away for them to live on a farm in Ohio.
Eagles Fans Riot In Philadelphia After Super Bowl Win
Philadelphia’s 41-33 win over the Patriots Sunday marked the first time the Eagles ever won the Super Bowl.
Blaze Bernstein Murder Suspect Samuel Woodward To Appear In Court
Samuel Woodward, the man accused of killing University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein, was scheduled to appear in court for an arraignment Friday.
Abuse Victims' Father Lunges At Larry Nassar During Sentencing
The father of three girls who said they were abused by Larry Nassar lunged at the former gymnastics doctor during his sentencing hearing.
Slender Man Defendant Sentenced To 40 Years In Psychiatric Institution
Morgan Geyser, one of the defendants in the “Slender Man” stabbing case was sentenced to 40 years in a psychiatric institution.
Alexandria Duval Trial Expected To End As Defense Rests
The trial for Alexandria Duval, who was accused of murdering her twin sister by driving their car off a cliff, was expected to come to a close Thursday.
Robert Wagner Named Person Of Interest In Natalie Wood's Death
More than 37 years after the death of actress Natalie Wood, then-husband Robert Wagner was named a person of interest in her death.
Newport Beach Helicopter Crash Victims Identified
Police released the identities of those who died in a helicopter crash in Newport Beach, California Tuesday.
Russia ‘Has Something’ On Trump, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Claims
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson said President Donald Trump did not impose sanctions on Russia because the nation "has something" on him.
Woman Accused Of Murdering Twin Pretended To Be Her, Boyfriend Says
Alexandria Duval dressed up as her deceased twin after she died, according to her late sister's boyfriend.
Missing Argentine Submarine ARA San Juan Could Not ‘Guarantee Watertightness’ Beyond Certain Depth
An internal document regarding missing Argentine submarine the ARA San Juan revealed that the vessel was “limited” in how deep it could go.
Missing Toddler Mariah Woods Killed With Chloroform
Mariah Woods, a North Carolina toddler found dead in December, was killed with chloroform.
