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Anjali covers major US stories that drive online conversations and dominate headlines. She specializes in finding fresh, compelling angles on trending developments, breaking news, entertainment and human-interest stories. Prior to joining MEAWW, she honed her skills in both digital and television newsrooms with leading media brands, including CNN.
Latest From Anjali Mathur
Melania Trump won't attend WHCD comeback, White House confirms absence
The event, now hosted at Washington's Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, marks the return of a closely watched annual tradition
'He gave his life for her': Arkansas officer drowns saving fiancée hours after proposal
Police Chief Jonathan Best said Fred Marsh had distinguished himself and would be remembered for his kindness and commitment to serving others
2 men stabbed in NYC in daylight, person of interest held as one victim fights for life
Police detained a person of interest near the stabbing scenes, believed to be linked to both incidents, as investigators probed the motive
New Tehran billboards show fake bloodied Trump family, warn 'get ready to die'
Another massive billboard showed President Trump, Melania Trump, and all five of their children standing above coffins draped in American flags
Rare 5.0 earthquake rocks Texas Panhandle, strongest tremor in over 120 years
Despite the widespread reports, authorities said there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant structural damage
$4M Obama Center payment dispute forces Chicago contractor to shut down, lay off dozens
Lakeside Alliance defended its contractor payments, saying closeout work on projects this large often continued after construction ended
'Come with me on Air Force One': Trump flies fallen soldier's family, crowd erupts in applause
President Trump flew Lt Tyler James Feehan's family to Georgia, where rally attendees gave them a standing ovation in honor of the fallen lieutenant
'Social butterfly who loved her nation': Loved ones mourn Sgt Angel Rampersad after Iraq killing
Sgt Angel Rampersad was among four US service members honored at Dover Air Force Base after their remains were returned to the United States
Iran fires back after Trump's Strait of Hormuz warning, vows US will face 'humiliation'
Tehran responded after President Donald Trump threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure over future attacks on commercial shipping
'They keep downsizing': 'The View' hosts hit with reported pay cuts, wardrobe downgrade
The report said hosts' wardrobe budgets were significantly reduced, marking a shift away from the designer labels long associated with the show
National Guard deployed as flash floods tear through West Virginia, state of emergency declared
Emergency crews worked overnight in Lewis and Upshur counties, where homes and infrastructure sustained heavy damage
Widow of slain US Army sergeant shares heartbreaking tribute: 'I can't believe this'
Days after Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in Iraq, his wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, posted an emotional family montage, mourning the decorated soldier
White House reacts as Spain World Cup star's 'Make Spain Great Again' hat goes viral
Torres continued wearing it throughout the celebrations and appeared with the same hat in multiple photographs and videos
Viral bodycam footage shows trans student screaming 'stop misgendering me' before chaotic arrest
A university employee also stepped in and appeared to encourage Vick to calm down, but the intervention failed
'My family is in the river': Distraught child flags down driver for help after 5 adults drown in Scioto River
Two women were pulled from the river during the initial response and transported to nearby hospitals, where both were pronounced dead
'Godzilla vs Kong' child actor Kaylee Hottle dies in Maryland car crash at 18
Her father confirmed the 18-year-old actor died in a Maryland car crash, leaving fans and the deaf community in mourning
Trump booed at FIFA World Cup final, jumbotron jeers erupt for second time in months
Videos showed Trump being booed after Jennifer Hudson's anthem performance as he attended the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina
Jake Paul declares war on Tom Brady after Logan slap, vows 'revenge will be sweet'
The threat came after footage from Fanatics Fest showed Logan Paul and Brady trading barbs on stage before the moment appeared to turn physical
Trump says 'hard to bet against Messi' in World Cup final, stops short of picking Argentina
President Trump praised Lionel Messi as 'one of the greatest' while saying he had always admired both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
'Don't want to go to jail': Spain’s Borja Iglesias says he'll reluctantly shake Trump's hand if they win
The Spanish forward quipped he would reluctantly greet the US president after the FIFA World Cup final, saying he had no desire to spark controversy