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Washington, D.C.

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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)

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The terrorist had issued a stark warning to Israel: ‘Prepare to cry and wail’

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US secretly approved Lebanon escalation – Politico

Washington gave Israel the green light to mount an offensive, in contrast to its public calls for a ceasefire, sources have claimed

1 years ago

Japan's new PM, Shigeru Ishiba, forms cabinet with emphasis on defence

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister took office on Tuesday and formed a cabinet made up of numerous security and defence experts in line with his calls to strengthen regional military alliances. The majority of cabinet members are relative unknowns, marking a break from a string of corruption scandals that have hit the governing party.

1 years ago

Mark Rutte takes over as new NATO chief, dismisses Trump concerns

NATO's new chief Mark Rutte took over the leadership of the military alliance from outgoing NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg at a ceremony in Brussels on Tuesday. In his acceptance speech, Rutte downplayed fears over the impact of a potential Donald Trump victory in upcoming US president election and pledged to keep backing Ukraine.  

1 years ago

Sean “Diddy” Combs Renews Bid for Release While Awaiting Trial

Combs was denied bail twice by a federal judge and magistrate over concerns that he poses a safety risk to the community and witnesses in the case.

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UN extends Kenya-led security mission in Haiti amid rising hunger, violence

The UN extended its authorization of a multinational policing mission in Haiti led by Kenya on Monday amid reports of thousands of deaths due to gang violence this year and rising levels of acute hunger in the country. The transitional council governing Haiti said that a chronic lack of funding has hobbled the mission so far and called for the force to be transitioned into a UN peacekeeping mission, a plan the body sidestepped in its adopted text after opposition by China and Russia. 

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Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at age 58

Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the "larger than life" center who played 18 NBA seasons, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday.

1 years ago

Russian, Turkish officials blame Israel for 'destabilization' of Middle East

German, French officials, in contrast, assert Israel's right to defend itself.

1 years ago

Israel-Lebanon live updates: special forces ‘have crossed border’

Reports of elite troops operating in Hezbollah tunnels as IDF airstrikes hit Beirut and tanks mass on the frontier

1 years ago

Sean Combs’s White Parties Were Edgy, A-List Affairs. Were They More?

The events helped the music mogul raise his profile. But one woman who worked at them has said in court papers that the parties had a dark side, too.

1 years ago

Netanyahu: 'Nasrallah was the core, the central engine of Iran’s axis of evil'

Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a national address on the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, emphasizing Israel’s resilience.

1 years ago

Don’t use Venmo as your checking account

Apps like Venmo and Chime don’t have fees. But they have bigger problems.

1 years ago

Analysis: Huge Beirut strike leaves West powerless as Israel chases victory

Diplomats were hoping to calm matters - they will be looking at events with dismay.

1 years ago

Wild new Justin Bieber photos emerge

Justin Bieber’s been seen out and about since becoming a dad, and the photos need to be studied.

1 years ago

US responds to Russia’s nuclear doctrine updates

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has decried President Vladimir Putin’s comments on theUkriane issue as “irresponsible”

1 years ago

Eric Adams, New York’s mayor, is indicted

 

New Yorkers are sadly familiar with scandal at City Hall

 

1 years ago

New York Mayor Eric Adams Reportedly Indicted On Federal Criminal Charges

City’s Democratic leader says he intends to defend against charges expected to be unsealed on Thursday.

1 years ago

Putin orders changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine

The president has suggested several new criteria that would merit a nuclear response

1 years ago

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