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The fiscal crisis in Greece, plans by the U.S. and Cuba to open embassies in each other’s capital and tennis competition at Wimbledon are among the many developing stories in recent weeks that AP journalists have covered in a live blog type of presentation.

Former AP photo editor Toby Massey dies

Toby Massey, right, and New York Senior Photo Editor Brian Horton handle film during the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, 1988. (AP Photo) In this April 13, 1966 file photo taken by Toby Massey, Dr. Martin Luther King speaks during a press conference  in Miami on April 13, 1966. (AP Photo/Toby Massey) In this March […]

AUG. 22, 2014

Norway donates a Christmas tree to London every year. Here’s how the tradition began

London’s Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square was lit up Thursday as part of a British tradition with roots in the Norwegian forest. The tree symbolizes the friendship between London and Oslo in an annual ceremony that highlights the history of the countries’ alliance. Here’s how the tradition began: Token of thanks The bond between the two countries was […]

DEC. 4, 2025

National security, liberty and role of the free press in a digital age

Prepared remarks Gary Pruitt President and CEO The Associated Press National Security, Liberty and the Role of the Free Press in a Digital Age World Association of Newspapers Turin, Italy Like many of you, AP has a long legacy of fighting for press freedom and access to information that the public needs to know – […]

JUNE 9, 2014

How the AP covered the RFK assassination 50 years ago

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy speaks at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, June 5, 1968, following his victory in the previous day’s California primary election. (AP Photo/Dick Strobel, File) He heard pops of gunfire, then screams, and quickly rushed into the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel to see what was happening. People stood in a […]

JUNE 4, 2018

Israel strike in Gaza destroys building with AP, other media

An Israeli airstrike hits the high-rise building housing The Associated Press’ offices in Gaza City, May 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa) GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike targeted and destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets hours after another Israeli air […]

MAY 15, 2021

A grand night for journalism

Journalists, playwrights, composers and literary talents gathered at Columbia University on Thursday night to celebrate 100 years of the Pulitzer Prize.

AP editors’ note on Manning

Update: The following advisory was sent to AP member editors and other subscribers on Aug. 26, 2013, at 6:03 p.m.:

In a ‘flash’: Alerting news of the president’s impeachment

At 8:34 p.m. ET on Wednesday, AP pushed out the news, "President Donald Trump impeached by US House of Representatives."

AP statement on EPA meeting

UPDATED on May 22 at 1:53 p.m. ET: The following statement is from AP Director of Media Relations Lauren Easton:

AP marks centennial of World War I with new book

The Associated Press announced today it has published “World War I: An AP Centennial Commemorative Edition,” in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the end of the war that was supposed to end all wars.

NOV. 8, 2018

Editor, reporter Pia Sarkar named AP’s deputy editor for east region

Pia Sarkar (Photo courtesy The American Lawyer). The appointment was announced Monday by Karen Testa, editor for the news cooperative’s east region, which includes New England, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. “Pia brings the experience and enthusiasm to be a strong leader in developing sharp news content across formats,” Testa said. “Her competitive […]

APRIL 27, 2015