Abigail Pesta
Abigail Pesta is an award-winning investigative journalist who writes for major publications around the world. She is the author of The Girls: An All-American Town, a Predatory Doctor, and the Untold Story of the Gymnasts Who Brought Him Down.
Latest articles by Abigail Pesta
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Kathleen Sebelius on What Health-Care Reform Means for You
Meet the woman who's changing your life: Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on how the Affordable Care Act affects women
By Abigail Pesta
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Designing Bikinis for Trump's Bevy of Babes
Iranian designer Tala Raassi designs swimwear for the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant.
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An American Honor Killing
In a quiet suburban parking lot outside of Phoenix, a father floors the gas on his Jeep Grand Cherokee and heads straight for his 20-year-old daughter. His goal: to protect his family's "honor." Yes, honor crimes have washed up on our shores.
By Abigail Pesta
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Must-See Film: Redlight
If you happen to live in New York City, skip The Bachelorette tonight and go see something real: a documentary about young girls who are being sold into sexual slavery in Southeast Asia. We're talking girls as young as five years old.
By Abigail Pesta
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Get to Know: YouTube Shopping Stars
Love or hate them, an army of shopaholic video bloggers is becoming a major force in the fashion world.
By Abigail Pesta
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Breaking: Female Terrorist Malika Found Guilty
Last year, we met and spoke with terrorist Malika el Aroud, described by authorities as an "al Qaeda living legend." Today, she was convicted. Read more...
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Would You Survive a Disaster?
Depends on your gender, your reaction time, and a little luck. A new book shows how you can up your odds.
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From POW to Pastry Chef
Once a prisoner in Iraq, Shoshana Johnson soldiers on.
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Queen of Spade: Deborah Lloyd
Deborah Lloyd, the enterprising creative director of Kate Spade, has designed a bracelet you can feel good about buying.
By Abigail Pesta