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Errin Haines Whack named race and ethnicity writer

Deputy Managing Editor for U.S. News Noreen Gillespie announced a key appointment Tuesday, sending this memo to staff:

Additions to AP’s US News team

In a memo to staff on Thursday, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced two key hires to AP’s U.S. News team:

Doubling down on women’s sports coverage

As women’s sports continue to set new records for attendance and viewership, Global Sports Editor Ricardo Zuniga explains how AP is doubling down on its industry-leading coverage of the biggest stories, teams, stars and leagues: Describe AP’s coverage of women’s sports. What should audiences know about what we cover and how? The Associated Press has […]

AP names 7 new statehouse reporters in Report for America collaboration

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced seven journalists joining the AP as part of its ongoing collaboration with Report for America:

IBC

Meet AP at IBC in Amsterdam (September 11–14, 2026), where we’ll connect with broadcast and media professionals to explore content, workflows and innovation.

Strengthening Indigenous coverage through collaboration  

As part of its longstanding commitment to state and local news in the U.S., The Associated Press has introduced the Global Indigenous Reporting Network (GIRN), a collaborative initiative designed to expand the reach of Indigenous affairs coverage.   Bryan Pollard, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and GIRN’s program manager, discusses the initiative, which is made possible through support from AP Fund for Journalism, AP’s charitable sister organization:  What is the Global Indigenous Reporting […]

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Fighting for press freedom

This World Press Freedom Day, which serves a reminder to governments of their duty to uphold the right to freedom of expression, AP continues to advocate for the ability of journalists to operate freely and safely across the globe.

AP wins Webby Award for ‘What Can Be Saved?’

The Associated Press earned a People’s Voice Webby Award on Tuesday for its minidocumentaries focused on the environment and conservation efforts, titled “What Can Be Saved?” 

Reporter reveals disparity in state salaries

As the only news agency with reporters in all 50 statehouses across the country, The Associated Press is well-positioned to break important state government news. A recent report by an enterprising journalist in Minnesota revealed that 145 local officials earn more than the governor. A staff memo from Senior Managing Editor Michael Oreskes explains:

Now we say ‘the Islamic State group’ instead of ISIL

Back in June we talked in this blog about AP’s preferred abbreviation for the fast-growing Islamic militant group in Iraq and Syria, known variously at the time as ISIL and ISIS. We explained why our preference was ISIL.

AP images of Vietnam War go on public display in Hanoi

Associated Press photos documenting the Vietnam War have gone on public display in Hanoi after a preview and reception highlighting the impact of the images at the time of their release.