Editors Desk

Editors Desk

Washington, D.C.

Staff Writer
 

Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies

 

Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey, where she covered municipal mayhem, community issues, education and crime.
Honors and Awards: New Jersey Press Association, Best Use of Social Media, April 2017

Languages spoken in addition to English: Spanish (conversational)

Latest Articles From Editors Desk

How the world reacted to Biden's presidential debate performance

 

Foreign diplomats expressed shock and concern about the implications for this year’s US election

5 months ago

World roasts ‘mortifying’ debate moment

 

Of all the topics and trash talk expected in the first Presidential debate, this was a moment no one had on their bingo card.

5 months ago

Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock’s cause of death revealed

The frontman of 2000s band Crazy Town was found dead at his home on Monday. Now his cause of death has been revealed.

5 months ago

ODDS ON: Hot favourite to replace Biden after rambling debate

One charismatic Democrat has been touted as a possible replacement for Joe Biden should he step down.

5 months ago

Biden won’t drop out of presidential race – campaign official

The US president will continue to seek reelection despite his shaky performance during a debate with Donald Trump, according to Seth Schuster

5 months ago

Majority believes Trump beat Biden in TV debate – CNN poll

According to the network’s flash survey, 67% of registered voters who watched the showdown said the Republican came out on top

5 months ago

One month from the Paris Olympics, tests reveal the River Seine is still unfit for swimming

The latest water quality tests on the Seine show that the the river is still too polluted to swim in. And with a range of water sports scheduled to take place along the Seine in central Paris during next month's Olympic Games, organisers are hoping that the July sun will be enough to make the river fit for the world's top athletes.

5 months ago

Michael Jackson was more than $500m in debt when he died in 2009

Court filing details how the King of Pop was in financial straits as he was preparing to embark on his This Is It tour

5 months ago

‘You’re the sucker, you’re the loser’

Ninety miserable minutes of Biden v Trump

5 months ago

Biden Crashes Against Trump—and Other Takeaways

The president appeared unsteady while Trump mostly kept his composure

5 months ago

US Congress faces growing calls to withdraw Netanyahu invitation: ‘a terrible mistake’

Notable Israelis add their voices to oppose invite extended by Mike Johnson, which Democrats plan to boycott

5 months ago

French revolution: Atlanta Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher with No 1 pick in NBA draft

  • Second consecutive French player to go No 1 overall
  • Center Alex Sarr selected by Washington at No 2
  • Three French players drafted in top six picks

5 months ago

Julian Assange Is Back Home and Staying Quiet—for Now

The family of the WikiLeaks founder is set to push for a presidential pardon, and people close to him say he will find it hard to resist talking about issues that he cares abo

5 months ago

Kenya’s Tax U-Turn Highlights Political Realities of Africa’s High Debt Burden

President William Ruto says he will seek budget cuts after dropping bill to raise taxes following deadly protests

5 months ago

Celine Dion suffers a spasm in raw documentary scene, casting spotlight on stiff-person syndrome

“Every time something like this happens it makes you feel so embarrassed ... to not have control of yourself,” Dion says in the film "I Am: Celine Dion."

5 months ago

Biden vs. Trump Rematch: Are You Ready for the Debate From Hell?

Commentary: It's the most — or possibly least — consequential debate ever, starring two aging and entitled candidates most Americans wish would get off the stage.

5 months ago

Supreme Court acknowledges accidentally posting Idaho abortion case document that may preview Biden administration win

A copy of the document posted online and then removed suggested that the court will dismiss the dispute over Idaho abortion law, meaning emergency room doctors can perform abortions in Idaho.

5 months ago

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