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Chad Day appointed elections operations director

In a memo to staff Thursday, Vice President for AP Elections David Scott announced that Chad Day has been named director of elections operations:  Colleagues, It is my great pleasure to announce that Chad Day is AP’s new director of elections operations. Currently AP’s chief elections analyst and a decision editor, Chad will move into this new role overseeing the collection, editing and publication of the […]

Maggie Hyde named global planning director

In a note to staff Thursday, Vice President of News Gathering Paul Haven announced that Maggie Hyde has been named global planning director:  In a news cycle that is perpetually hurtling at warp speed, and a media environment that is highly competitive, robust planning has become more important than ever to AP customers. That is even more true as our report becomes […]

Final week of the NFL’s regular season arrives with No. 1 seeds still undecided in AFC and NFC

The NFL’s regular season has reached its final weekend with plenty undecided in terms of the playoff picture, including the No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC. Here’s what to watch over the next few days: AFC playoff picture The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all have a shot at the No. 1 seed […]

JAN. 2, 2026

Photos of New Year’s celebrations across the globe

People across the world celebrate the start of 2026, with New York’s iconic Times Square ball descending 18 hours after the South Pacific greeted the new year. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

JAN. 2, 2026

Record-breaking 22-hour-long New Year’s Eve live video coverage

In an unprecedented feat of planning, coordination and execution, AP’s global video team delivered a record-breaking 22-hour uninterrupted live video stream of New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world — from Auckland to Las Vegas. Months in the making, the ambitious operation relied on the expertise and persistence of local video newsgathering teams across more […]

JAN. 2, 2026

Week in Pictures

JAN. 2, 2026

A look at Tiger Woods’ life as he turns 50, in photos

Tiger Woods turned 50 on Tuesday, Dec. 30, a milestone for the golf great who has left a trail of brilliance on the course and struggles off the course.

DEC. 30, 2025

Photos show Myanmar holding its first election since the military seized power

Voters in Myanmar cast ballots in the first phase of the country’s general election Sunday. The polls are being held under military rule during a civil war. Critics argue the election is a facade to legitimize military control under the pretense of civilian rule. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

DEC. 29, 2025

Photos remembering Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actor and activist

Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died. She was 91.

DEC. 28, 2025

Week in Pictures

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

DEC. 27, 2025

AP leans into global footprint to report on Nigerian village targeted in US airstrikes

When former President Donald Trump announced Christmas night U.S. airstrikes on alleged Islamic State group targets in Nigeria, AP’s West Africa team mobilized across bureaus and time zones to deliver fast, exclusive and impactful coverage — far ahead of competitors. Senior Producer Annie Risemberg worked with the U.S. desk to break the initial news and […]

DEC. 26, 2025