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22 years a slave: AP takes readers on emotional journey home

The Associated Press today published a gripping tale of the life of Myint Naing, one of hundreds of former slaves rescued and returned home after a yearlong AP investigation exposed extreme labor abuses in Southeast Asia’s seafood industry.

Series exposing slavery at sea wins Polk Award for 4 AP reporters

Margie Mason, Esther Htusan, Martha Mendoza, Robin McDowell. An exhaustive investigation of the seafood industry in Southeast Asia that resulted in freedom for more than 2,000 enslaved fishermen and other laborers has earned a team of four Associated Press journalists a prestigious George Polk Award for Foreign Reporting. AP’s Margie Mason, Robin McDowell, Martha Mendoza […]

FEB. 14, 2016

Exploring ‘The suite life’ of virtual reality

The Associated Press is inviting its news consumers to enter the world of virtual reality, starting with an immersive experience exploring an array of luxury accommodations available to international travelers.

AUG. 25, 2015

Vietnam photos of Henri Huet displayed in France

Henri Huet, one of the most admired photojournalists of the Vietnam War, is being remembered in an exhibit of his work in France.

Vatican admits past problems at hospital after AP probe

ROME (AP) — When doctors and nurses at the Vatican’s showcase children’s hospital complained in 2014 that corners were being cut and medical protocols ignored, the Vatican responded by ordering up a secret in-house investigation. The diagnosis: The original mission of “the pope’s hospital” had been lost and was “today more aimed at profit than on caring for children.” […]

JULY 5, 2017

Prime ministers to join AP debate on South Asia at Davos

The seventh annual Associated Press debate at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, will focus on the future of South Asia and the global trends and national priorities affecting its transformation.

JAN. 19, 2016

AP introduces presidential campaign kit for radio stations

The Associated Press has introduced the 2016 Radio Campaign Kit, a turnkey advantage that gives radio members election returns and AP journalists’ digital and on-air reporting on the presidential campaign in the months leading to Election Day and the inauguration of the 45th president in January.

JAN. 6, 2016

AP debate at Davos to focus on geopolitical outlook

What are the global and regional priorities that will impact industry in 2015? This will be the topic on Jan. 23 of the sixth annual Associated Press debate at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

JAN. 21, 2015

AP expands entertainment content through collaboration with The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard

The Associated Press today announced a content collaboration with sister publications The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard that will offer AP clients a greater selection of video entertainment news, including archive footage.

DEC. 14, 2016

National AP investigation on airport security spurs local reports

An AP investigation into security breaches at U.S. airports has been echoed and localized by dozens of member newspapers and broadcast customers.

Where to find AP at SXSW Interactive

The Associated Press is joining thousands of digital and creative professionals from around the world converging at the 2015 SXSW Interactive festival in Austin, Texas, which runs March 13 through 17.

Susie Blann named as AP news director for UK, Ireland

News Director for UK and Ireland Susie Blann. (AP Photo/Sam Wells) The announcement was made Thursday by Anna Johnson, the AP’s news director for Europe and Africa. As news director, Blann will be responsible for driving the news report in the U.K. and Ireland across formats including video, text and photos. Blann also will play […]

MARCH 19, 2020