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AP investigation finds women dying in Africa as US ramps up fight against abortion

West Africa reporter Monika Pronczuk and U.S.-based philanthropy reporter Thalia Beaty spent months investigating how U.S. anti-abortion groups are expanding their influence in Africa as Trump administration policies provide new momentum to their efforts — and what that means for women’s health, reproductive rights and healthcare policy. The reporters examined financial records and policy documents […]

JULY 24, 2026

AP statement on Michael Oreskes

Director of Media Relations Lauren Easton issued this statement Monday regarding Michael Oreskes, former AP vice president and senior managing editor.

The New Threat Landscape: Why U.S. Newsrooms Must Rethink Safety Now

Newsroom safety protocols built for conflict zones and austere environments are often no longer limited to overseas deployments. Many of the most consequential risks confronting journalists now originate at home, from coordinated online harassment to growing threats of arrest and intimidation.  In our most recent AP Forward webinar, Caroline Drees, senior director of field safety […]

Collaborating to reveal what’s ‘Destined to Burn’

For the first time, AP is collaborating with the USA TODAY Network-California, McClatchy and Media News on a two-part series, “Destined to Burn,” which examines the deadliest wildfire in California history and showcases the ability of news organizations to work together in the name of deep accountability journalism that matters.

“No press” decrees: A challenge for reporters

The other day I sent a note to AP staffers about fighting for access to news. Around the world, AP’s staff battles for access when officials try to block us from places and events where reporters deserve to be.

Reporting collaboration reveals complicated system behind public record disputes

This Sunshine Week, a joint reporting project from AP and CNHI News finds a prohibitive system behind public record requests.

Decision 2016: Counting the vote

On Nov. 8, it’s The Associated Press that will be tabulating election results for national, state and local races and distributing them to members and customers worldwide.

Why does AP call US elections?

For 178 years, The Associated Press has played a vital role in U.S. elections, counting the vote and declaring the winners – and reporting them to the world, without fear or favor.  

AP’s top editor: It’s our role to factually report election results

In an interview Sunday on CNN’s “Reliable Sources,” Executive Editor Sally Buzbee explained why the public can trust The Associated Press to accurately deliver the results of the U.S. presidential election in November. 

Taking measure of limited media access

In a note to staff, AP Vice President and Managing Editor for U.S. News Brian Carovillano lauds New York City Hall reporter Jonathan Lemire for strengthening AP’s fight for access to public information:

US assistant news directors are named

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced four key news leadership positions around the country:

Calling the 2024 presidential race state by state

At 5:34 a.m. ET on Wednesday, The Associated Press declared Donald Trump the winner of the U.S. presidential race.