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Arabic-speaking AP team documents Yemen horrors

AP’s dedicated Yemen reporting team, comprising two Egyptians and a Yemeni journalist, is working diligently to break news and expose atrocities committed inside the war-torn country.

AP adds 2 journalists to 2020 reporting team

Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace announced today the addition of two political reporters to cover the 2020 presidential campaign in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Executive editor on why AP sought Newtown 911 tapes

The Associated Press sought the 911 calls made during the Dec. 14, 2012, shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where the gunman, 20-year-old Adam Lanza, killed 20 children and six educators. On Wednesday, the calls were posted on the town’s website after AP prevailed in a monthslong legal effort to obtain them.

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AP to bring Indian Ocean exploration to audiences across the globe

The Associated Press announced today it will provide live underwater video from a deep-sea research mission that aims to unlock the secrets of the Indian Ocean.

JAN. 24, 2019

Nevada high court ends casino mogul Steve Wynn’s defamation suit against The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) —The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday ended a defamation lawsuit brought by casino mogul Steve Wynn against The Associated Press in 2018, rejecting his bid for a jury to hear his claim that he was defamed by an AP story about two women who alleged Wynn committed sexual misconduct. The seven-member court […]

SEPT. 6, 2024

Cara Rubinsky named global business editor

In a memo to staff on Friday, Deputy Head of Newsgathering Michael Giarrusso announced that Cara Rubinsky will lead AP’s business news coverage:

AP names Dustin Weaver as Congress news editor

AP Congressional Editor Dustin Weaver. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) Weaver’s appointment was announced by AP Washington bureau chief Julie Pace. “Dustin is a smart and savvy editor with a deep understanding of how Washington works,” Pace said. “He will be an integral part of AP’s coverage of Capitol Hill and the upcoming midterm elections.” Weaver […]

MAY 24, 2018

The future of data journalism in local news

Thanks to an expert team of data journalists, AP has set a new standard for the industry and helped define collaborative, data-driven journalism at a time when local news needs it most.

Chrissie Thompson to lead Education Reporting Network

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Noreen Gillespie, incoming global business editor, and Lisa Gibbs, director of news partnerships, made a key announcement about the AP Education Reporting Network:

Judge allows AP to be heard in dispute over Saints emails

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A judge ruled Friday that The Associated Press may be heard in a court dispute over whether to release hundreds of confidential emails that detail the New Orleans Saints’ behind-the-scenes public relations work to help area Roman Catholic leaders deal with a sexual abuse crisis. The news organization filed a motion urging […]

JAN. 31, 2020

AP to kick off 83rd year of Top 25 football poll

The Associated Press will release the preseason edition of the AP Top 25, the longest-running college football poll of its kind, on Monday, Aug. 20. The preseason AP All-America team, an extension of the longest-running honor roll of the nation’s top players, will be released the next day on Tuesday, Aug. 21.

JULY 31, 2018