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The Associated Press and PodcastOne to deliver real-time news in on-demand podcasts

LOS ANGELES – The Associated Press, one of the most trusted sources of independent news and information, and PodcastOne, the leader in advertiser-supported podcasts with more than 200 top programs that boast more than 120 million monthly downloads, announced today a groundbreaking collaboration to deliver real-time news reports in on-demand podcasts with PodcastOne’s AP Up-To-The-Minute Newscast.

DEC. 18, 2014

AP to begin executive editor search with Sally Buzbee departure

NEW YORK – The Associated Press announced today it will begin a search for a new executive editor.

MAY 11, 2021

AP letter to Ethiopian ambassador

Executive Editor Julie Pace on Thursday sent a letter to Ethiopian Ambassador Mehreteab Mulugeta requesting the release of AP-accredited freelancer Amir Aman Kiyaro, who has been detained in Addis Ababa since Nov. 28, 2021.

Daisy Veerasingham named president and CEO of The Associated Press

NEW YORK – The Associated Press today named Daisy Veerasingham as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

AUG. 3, 2021

Ron Nixon named VP for investigative, enterprise, grants and partnerships

Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Julie Pace today announced that Global Investigations Editor Ron Nixon is now vice president, overseeing investigative, enterprise, and grants and partnerships.

Dispute over Newtown 911 tapes tests new Conn law

The Associated Press is challenging the refusal by investigators to release the tapes from the Dec. 14 shooting. A hearing officer for Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Commission has recommended the tapes be released, and the full commission is meeting Wednesday to consider the case. Twenty-six people, including 20 first-graders, were killed inside the school by […]

SEPT. 25, 2013

Journalists recount harrowing attacks amid Capitol riot

Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) NEW YORK (AP) — Journalists were manhandled, threatened and had their equipment stolen or damaged by supporters of President Donald Trump during this week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol. The attacks, including a chilling scene distributed on […]

JAN. 8, 2021

AP to examine COVID-19 impact on women in Africa with EJC grant

With funding from the European Journalism Centre, AP will examine the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in Africa, including how women have been pushed to the brink in the least developed countries.

AP reporters receive Selden Ring Award for ‘searing exposé’ of palm oil industry

AP investigative reporters Margie Mason and Robin McDowell on Tuesday received the 2021 Selden Ring Award for Investigative Reporting for a series of stories that revealed widespread abuse in the lucrative palm oil industry.

Probe Journalists, activists among firm’s spyware targets

Hatice Cengiz, the fiancee of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, talks to members of the media in Istanbul, July 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) BOSTON (AP) — An investigation by a global media consortium based on leaked targeting data provides further evidence that military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group, the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire outfit, is […]

JULY 18, 2021

AP expands access to factual information with new Twitter collaboration

NEW YORK – The Associated Press announced today that it is working with Twitter to help elevate credible news and information on the platform.

AUG. 2, 2021

Bria, AP newsman who flashed Nazi surrender, dies at 101

In this Feb. 1946 photo, Associated Press correspondent George E. Bria works by candlelight in the AP Rome bureau during a power failure. (AP Photo, File) “George Bria was a multitalented journalist of many interests, a dedicated professional of the old school who exemplified the best of the AP during a long, distinguished career,” said AP […]

MARCH 18, 2017