Natalie Neysa Alund is an award-winning reporter for USA TODAY.
Over her more than two-decade career as a journalist, she's covered major breaking news across the world including mass shootings, murders, executions and natural disasters.
She is based in Nashville where she previously covered breaking news for The Tennessean. She's also reported for The Mercury News and Oakland Tribune in greater San Francisco, and spent time in Tampa Bay covering local, state and federal courts.
A Pittsburgh native, she’s a Steelers' fan and an avid traveler.
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My Recent Work
Joe Biden scales back book tour after cancer diagnosis
North Carolina man charged after crash killed cyclist, injured at least 12
'I was only kidding': Trump says Dana White offer was a joke
The midterms are not over. Several key races still undecided.
Ex-FBI agent lied about crash that injured pedestrian, prosecutors say
6 dead, 9 hurt, including first responders, in Brooklyn house fire
1 killed, suspect also dead in Tampa Citibank campus shooting
2 dead, 2 deputies in critical condition after shootout
Escaped Tennessee inmate back in custody
Man charged after letters with white substance sent to election offices
Teen arrested after deadly California Spirit Halloween shooting
'Very significant' evidence found in Florida jet crash investigation
Families identify passengers, copilot killed in Florida plane crash
2 killed, 2 injured in California shooting near Monterey beach
Family remembers copilot killed in Florida jet crash: 'Amazing girl'
Officials 'hopeful' for black box recovery in fatal Florida jet crash
Aumenta la cifra de muertos en España, imágenes aéreas del mortal accidente ferroviario Aerial footage shows aftermath of Spain high-speed train crash At least 68 dead in Spain train crash, communications failure blamed
5 shot in New Jersey mass shooting, 1 dead, suspect at large
Trump administration's firing of Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules
Soldier sentenced for killing wife, hiding body in storm drain
Police arrest teen in mass shooting near Florida A&M stadium
Ex-FBI officials charged with lying to Congress about Hunter Biden probe
9 injured after SUV slams into pedal pub in Nashville
Italian court grants partial extradition in Texas capital murder case
State Sen. Louise Lucas arrested on bribery, racketeering charges
Kissimmee, Florida mayor arrested on theft charges
American Airlines flight blows tire landing at O'Hare
Swimmer killed in shark attack at South African beach
4 relatives among 5 found fatally shot in Chicago area home, police say
Heroic bystander stops active shooter at Oregon elementary school
2 charged in alleged rape, death of NYC college student
'Heroic' teacher tackled teen mass shooter in Oregon elementary school
Suspicious letters sent to election offices, FBI investigating
Will NYC ban horse carriages by 2028? Mamdani backs bill to end trade
Six die in Wisconsin plane crash near state park
Trump says 'massive' resource exploration to start in Greenland
Serial killer? Sprawling investigation started with a traffic stop Two children killed by man believed to be their father, police say
Earthquake strikes Panama, tsunami threat issued
Man who disappeared after attending Steelers-Browns game found dead
New arrest made in FBI jobs site hacking probe
Could a Florida golf course be the next Camp David?
Man fatally shot at Nashville federal courthouse after pulling gun, knife
Now a Category 2 hurricane, Isaias bears down on the Gulf Coast
Mother killed, baby critical after being pushed off NYC balcony, cops say