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Dogged reporting gives a rare glimpse into what life is like in Iran – and how Iranians feel about the war

APRIL 2, 2026

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FILE – South Africa athlete Caster Semenya, center, answers reporters with lawyers Gregory Nott, left, and Shona Jolly KC after Semenya won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights on in her seven-year legal fight against track and field’s sex eligibility rules, Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Strasbourg, eastern France. (AP Photo/Antonin Utz, File)

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AP ahead of the pack on IOC decision to ban transgender women from women’s sports

APRIL 2, 2026

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This undated photo provided by the Kovacich family shows, from top left, Janet, Paul, bottom left, Kristi and John Kovacich. (Kovacich Family via AP)

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Two-year investigation reveals undisclosed FBI emails in ex-police officer’s murder case

APRIL 2, 2026

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Decorated cages sit on a road during an annual pilgrimage of bird sellers to the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

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Photos of Mexico’s bird vendors making their annual pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe

MARCH 30, 2026

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Aubrey Decraig, third from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during a soccer tournament for immigrant and refugee girls on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

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A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

MARCH 29, 2026

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Migrants trying to reach Britain, walk on a beach shore in Gravelines, northern France, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

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Europe seeks to increase deportations as some warn of Trump-like tactics

MARCH 29, 2026

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FILE – People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo, File)

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Major global news moments of February, in AP photos

FILE – Venezuelan nationals celebrate after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolas Maduro had been captured and flown out of Venezuela, in Lima, Peru, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)

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Dogged reporting gives a rare glimpse into what life is like in Iran – and how Iranians feel about the war

As the war in Iran intensified, obtaining reliable firsthand accounts from inside the country became increasingly difficult. Internet disruptions, fear of surveillance and the risk of arrest left many Iranians unwilling or unable to speak, making direct reporting exceptionally challenging. Amir-Hussein Radjy and Sarah El Deeb pushed through those barriers with persistent source development, repeatedly […]

APRIL 2, 2026

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AP ahead of the pack on IOC decision to ban transgender women from women’s sports

Graham Dunbar put AP ahead of competitors with fast, authoritative reporting on the International Olympic Committee’s decision to ban transgender women from women’s competitions. The IOC had been expected to announce updated gender eligibility rules during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. But Dunbar’s Olympic sources indicated the organization planned to unveil a stricter and more […]

APRIL 2, 2026

This undated photo provided by the Kovacich family shows, from top left, Janet, Paul, bottom left, Kristi and John Kovacich. (Kovacich Family via AP)

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Two-year investigation reveals undisclosed FBI emails in ex-police officer’s murder case

After two years of persistent reporting, investigative reporter Jim Mustian uncovered previously undisclosed FBI emails that raise new questions about a decades-old murder conviction involving a former police officer. Mustian’s work brought new evidence into the public record, casting doubt on forensic practices and disclosure standards in a high-profile case. By surfacing these details ahead […]

APRIL 2, 2026

A waiter serves a glass of mezcal at In Situ distillery in Oaxaca City, Mexico, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Claudia Rosel)

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Deep reporting and stunning visuals show the environmental costs and economic benefits of mezcal boom in Mexico

This richly reported, visually striking package explored the complex reality behind mezcal’s global rise — an economic lifeline for communities in Oaxaca that also carries growing environmental costs. Produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center, the project centered on the voices of farmers, producers and workers navigating the tension between sustaining their livelihoods and protecting […]

MARCH 27, 2026

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Members of a local self-defense group formed by residents in response to cartel violence patrol in Guajes de Ayala, Mexico, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

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AP team shines spotlight on armed vigilantes who are last line of defense against cartel expansion

In one of Mexico’s most dangerous regions, AP’s Mexico City-based team delivered a deeply reported and visually powerful account of communities forced to take up arms in the face of cartel violence. Reporter Megan Janetsky, video journalist Fernanda Pesce and photographer Marco Ugarte overcame significant logistical and security challenges to report from Guerrero state, where […]

MARCH 27, 2026

Venezuela fans celebrate their country’s win against the United States in the championship match of the World Baseball Classic a day prior, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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AP’s Venezuela team delivers standout all-formats report on a nation’s rare moment of collective joy

In a country long defined by political repression and economic hardship, AP’s Venezuela team captured a rare and powerful moment of collective joy following the national team’s World Baseball Classic victory. Led by Regina Garcia Cano, the team went beyond the scoreline to explain why the celebration resonated so deeply. Their reporting showed how years […]

MARCH 27, 2026

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