María Luisa Paúl

Washington, D.C.

Morning Mix reporter

Education: University of Notre Dame, BA in political science and economics

María Luisa Paúl is a reporter on The Washington Post's Morning Mix team. Paúl hails from Caracas, Venezuela. She first joined The Post as an intern on the General Assignment desk and has previously reported at the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald. In 2021, Paúl graduated from the University of Notre Dame, receiving degrees in political science and economics, with a minor in journalism, ethics and democracy. At Notre Dame, she served as talent and inclusion director, news writer and podcast host for the Observer, the university's independent, student-run newspaper.
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French Swifties are just as annoyed at Ticketmaster as Americans were

Much like Taylor Swift's American fans, French Swifties encountered a Ticketmaster meltdown when they attempted to buy tickets for the Eras Tour.

July 12, 2023

Man compared to Ted Bundy arrested in killing of Tijuana sex worker

U.S. Marshals arrested Bryant Rivera, a California man accused of killing sex workers in Tijuana. Mexican authorities have called him a serial killer.

July 11, 2023

How a tree dispute between New Jersey neighbors took over the internet

What began as a spat between New Jersey neighbors over trees turned into a viral moment on social media.

July 10, 2023

What does the Barbie movie have to do with the South China Sea dispute?

Vietnam banned screenings of the upcoming Barbie film over a map that appears to depict Beijing’s disputed “nine-dash line” claim in the South China Sea.

July 5, 2023

Five killed, two children wounded in Philadelphia shooting

Philadelphia police said they had the alleged gunman in custody and recovered weapons including an AR-style rifle.

July 4, 2023

What we know about the mass shooting in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police released the names of five people killed in a mass shooting. Their ages range from 15 to 59, and charges are pending for a 40-year-old suspect.

July 4, 2023

A man who couldn’t swim dove in after two kids. He died saving them.

Marvin Fernández Chicas drowned in Lake Nockamixon in Pennsylvania while rescuing two children. Family and friends hailed him as a hero.

July 4, 2023

A mom offered lemonade stand jobs. Alabama’s labor department stepped in.

Cristal Johnson's attempts to teach kids business lessons at her lemonade stand were thwarted when she was reported to the Alabama Department of Labor.

June 29, 2023

Homeowner fired 30 shots when pool cleaner arrived after hours, sheriff says

“It’s lawful, but awful,” the Pinellas County sheriff said, adding that no crime was committed, citing in part Florida’s "stand your ground" law.

June 28, 2023

Woman fatally shot Uber driver she thought was kidnapping her, police say

After seeing a “Juarez, Mexico,” sign, a woman fatally shot her Uber driver because she wrongly believed she was being kidnapped, police said.

June 26, 2023