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

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Fiery exchange over Parkinson’s revelation

 

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Nicolas Cage Is Still Evolving

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Defiant Biden sends letter to Democrats urging them to unite around his candidacy

Biden separately expresses frustration at 'elites' in party calling for him to step aside

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France erupts after shock election result

Riots have broken out in Paris with protesters seen burning bikes and setting off smoke bombs after an unexpected far right defeat.

1 year ago

Politicians, world leaders react to French leftists' victory in blocking the far right

French politicians and world leaders reacted to the results of parliamentary elections on Sunday after a coalition of the French left that quickly banded together to beat a surging far right won the most seats in parliament but not a majority. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he was "happy" and called the result a "disappointment" for Moscow.

1 year ago

Kendall Jenner bares bum in naked snap

 

Kardashians star Kendall Jenner has stripped completely naked in her latest cheeky Instagram post amid rumours she’s back with her famous ex.

1 year ago

Kenyan cult leader faces terrorism charges for mass starvation deaths

Kenyan doomsday cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie appeared in court in the Indian Ocean port city of Mombasa on Monday at the start of a high-profile trial over the starvation deaths of more than 400 of his followers. Mackenzie faces terrorism charges and is also accused of murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, and torturing children, along with 94 other defendants.

1 year ago

Boeing will plead guilty to criminal fraud over 737 Max crashes, justice department says

The deal, which still requires the approval of a federal judge, will see the company pay a fine of almost $250m and invest at least $455m in improving safety

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Sahel military governments establish confederation

Documents detailing new-level ties between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were signed at a summit on Saturday

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‘Terror’: Russia’s despicable daytime act

 

Russia has been blasted after launching a horrific daytime attack on Ukraine, hitting a children’s hospital and leaving at least 20 people dead.

1 year ago

French leftist alliance appears to block far-right path to election win

Whatever the outcome, Macron's 7-year political experiment with pro-business policies aimed at boosting the economy and reforming the bloated welfare state will be dented. He has ruled out resigning.

1 year ago

Marine Le Pen Betrays Her Past to Capture a Bigger Prize: France

 

The country has been shaken by the prospect of the far-right takeover, as the National Rally leader flirts with the center ground.

1 year ago

Will Meloni and Le Pen Be Right-Wing Besties? It’s Complicated

 

Assumptions that Giorgia Meloni and Marine Le Pen would find common ground may be wrong.

1 year ago

Israeli air strike on Gaza school kills at least 16

 

The school, located in the Nuseirat refugee camp, was sheltering displaced people, Palestinian officials say.

1 year ago

Oscar-winning Hollywood titan dead at 63

 

A Hollywood heavyweight behind Titanic, Avatar and its sequel The Way of Water, has died aged 63.

1 year ago

The far right is close to power in France. Will the rest of Europe follow?

 

Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler

1 year ago

TROUBLING SIGN: White House visitor to Joe Biden raises alarm

Logs from the White House have revealed a recent visitor for Joe Biden, which could suggest worrying signs

1 year ago

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