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AUG. 6, 2026

Bryan Voltaggio’s makes his lobster rolls with a flavor-boosting soak

AUG. 17, 2026

I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in other places have been so good that I knew I needed to make one myself. This version is from my cookbook “Home” and is made with perfectly cooked lobster meat that is plump, juicy, and tender but also firm, and slightly chewy. […]

Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, SEC leads conferences with 9 ranked teams

AUG. 17, 2026

Ohio State and Oregon were 1-2 in The Associated Press Top 25 released Monday, giving the Big Ten Conference the top two teams in the preseason rankings for the first time in 65 years and just the second time ever. The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes and Oregon received 14 in voting by 69 media members who cover college football. Ohio […]

Photos show Cambodian children attend school in floating villages along the Tonle Sap lake

AUG. 17, 2026

On Cambodia’s Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, getting anywhere has always meant navigating the water. It isn’t any different for schoolchildren. Most mornings, a gas-powered boat chugs through Kampong Prahok floating village, steered by students often no older than those climbing aboard. They pull up alongside floating homes, as peers in crisp […]

Democrats’ 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say

AUG. 15, 2026

Democrats seeking the party’s presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, under an election-year calendar approved Saturday. The primary lineup pushes Iowa from the traditional top spot and makes South Carolina the leadoff state, voting on Jan. 22, 2028, followed by Nevada […]

Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

AUG. 15, 2026

Democrats on Saturday approved dueling messages on whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished or reformed, reflecting sharp opposition to President Donald Trump’s crackdown but revealing disagreement in the party ahead of the midterms. The Democratic National Committee, gathered for a summer meeting, also signed off on a raft of policy positions, including one that calls […]

Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

AUG. 15, 2026

Democratic voters are showing up for this year’s primaries in numbers not seen in decades, a pattern emerging across several states that has the party optimistic about its prospects in November when control of Congress will be at stake. In Tuesday’s primary, Wisconsin Democrats cast nearly 800,000 ballots, their highest total for a midterm in more than […]

Rare solar eclipse is a dramatic celestial spectacle for millions across Europe, in photos

AUG. 15, 2026

A rare solar eclipse crosses Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event. Totality is visible in parts of Iceland, Portugal and Spain, while viewers elsewhere see the moon cover much of the sun.

Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election

AUG. 14, 2026

The yearslong case against six Nevada Republicans who were accused of submitting a bogus certificate that falsely declared Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election has been dismissed, a judge ruled Thursday. The dismissal marks the latest setback in swing states’ efforts to prosecute fake electors who tried to keep Trump in […]

In Republican-led Iowa, the GOP nominee for governor introduces an anti-establishment message

AUG. 14, 2026

Farmer Tim Burrack had concerns about the Republican nominee for Iowa governor — and he wasn’t the only one. The conservative voter from northeast Iowa said he didn’t know Zach Lahn before the political newcomer “came out of nowhere” with a surprise GOP primary win over the candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump. So when Lahn came to his farm […]

The AP reveals how false online rumors drove a migrant surge from Morocco to Spain, breaking news on a highly competitive story

AUG. 14, 2026

The AP was well-positioned when thousands of people began swimming into the Spanish North African exclave of Ceuta from Morocco, with Antonio Sempere quickly filing video and photos. That was because the AP had published a story warning of a possible crisis the night before. Video journalist Sergio Rodrigo Ruiz interviewed migrants about why they […]

AP exclusive shows Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents

AUG. 14, 2026

One way the U.S. military recruits service members is by promoting enlistment as a means of protecting family members from immigration enforcement. An AP investigation revealed that at least 50 parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. service members have been detained by immigration officers following rollbacks in immigration protections for military families during President Donald […]

AP Fund for Journalism, Microsoft expand election resources for Washington newsrooms

JULY 15, 2026

AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) today announced funding from Microsoft to strengthen the local news ecosystem in Washington state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Through that support, APFJ will provide 10 local newsrooms across the state with elections coverage and resources from The Associated Press, helping the outlets provide their own audiences with trusted, […]

AP adds OpenAI as elections customer

MAY 27, 2026

The Associated Press today announced that it will provide its U.S. election results to OpenAI, reinforcing AP’s vote count as the undisputed standard of information about U.S. elections for media organizations and technology platforms worldwide. As part of the agreement, AP will provide OpenAI with vote count results data for national, state and local races […]

New AP Stylebook features expanded artificial intelligence chapter

MAY 27, 2026

The Associated Press today released the 58th edition of The Associated Press Stylebook, the must-have reference for writers, editors, students and professionals. It is the definitive resource for journalists. The edition features an expanded chapter on artificial intelligence with new and updated guidance and entries reflecting the rapid evolution and proliferation of the technology. New […]

Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize

MAY 4, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The expansion of government surveillance efforts in China — and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it — was the foundation of investigative stories from The Associated Press that won a Pulitzer Prize Monday for international reporting. The Pulitzer board recognized AP journalists Dake Kang, Garance Burke, Byron Tau […]

AP wins Pulitzer Prize for China surveillance reporting

MAY 4, 2026

The Associated Press was honored Monday with the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for journalism that revealed how Silicon Valley largely designed and built China’s surveillance state and enabled human rights abuses. The reporting detailed how surveillance technology made and sold with the U.S. government’s knowledge is reshaping life especially in China, but also in […]

AP announces 2 new directors, 1 incumbent at annual meeting

APRIL 23, 2026

NEW YORK – Two new directors and one incumbent were named to The Associated Press Board of Directors, it was announced today at the news cooperative’s annual meeting. Two new directors were appointed to the board. They are: Lynn Beall, former TEGNA executive vice president and chief operating officer of media operations; and Iris Meijer, […]