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APNewsBreak Naval War College head reassigned pending probe

Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley, president of the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I., was removed from his post June 10 after AP reported he was under investigation amid allegations of mismanagement. (U.S. Navy via AP) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The head of the U.S. Naval War College was removed from his post Monday, days […]

JUNE 10, 2019

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.  

Photos of Vietnam preparing to celebrate 80th National Day

Vietnam is getting ready to celebrate its 80th National Day on September 2, marking the Southeast Asian country's independence from French colonial rule in 1945.

AUG. 29, 2025

Steven Sloan named deputy Washington bureau chief

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Washington Bureau Chief Anna Johnson announced that U.S. Political Editor Steven Sloan is now deputy Washington bureau chief for U.S. politics and elections:

Emily Swanson named AP director of public opinion research

Deputy Managing Editor for Operations David Scott announced on Monday that polling editor Emily Swanson will be AP’s new director of public opinion research. Here is his memo to staff: 

How and when we report on suicides

AP policy on reporting suicides, spelled out in the AP Stylebook, is “to not go into detail on the methods used.” There has been a robust discussion in our newsrooms about what this means -- how far do we go in discussing methods of suicide by celebrities? Are we depriving readers of essential information on a story if we are too opaque? 

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

Sanders holds 1st press briefing since March 11, for kids

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, standing next to her son Huck Sanders, calls on a child during a briefing at the White House in Washington, April 25, 2019.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Sarah Sanders held her first briefing in more than a month Thursday, but still didn’t field […]

APRIL 25, 2019

AP announces coverage plans for midterm elections

With 36 states holding gubernatorial contests and control of the U.S. House and Senate in play, the stakes are high in the midterm elections on Tuesday, when The Associated Press will be uniquely positioned to count the votes and report the results.

OCT. 30, 2018

AP announces debut of new Election Day survey

NEW YORK – The Associated Press announced today it will debut a new election survey in November aimed at capturing the opinions and preferences of voters as they choose who to vote for, along with the reasons behind their decision.

MAY 15, 2018

How better water systems can help a city survive the next firestorm

LOUISVILLE, Colorado (AP) — Santa Rosa. Paradise. Boulder County. Lahaina. Los Angeles. All are places that have shown that American cities and their water systems weren’t built to withstand wildfire, experts say. Hydrants trickled. Pumps and treatment plants lost power. Chemical contaminants were sucked into pipes, requiring extensive and costly work. In Paradise alone, where […]

FEB. 18, 2025

Bringing AP Fact Checks to Twitter

A new AP Fact Check Twitter account launched today makes it easier to follow AP’s fact-checking and debunking of misinformation online.