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Samya Kullab named AP Iraq correspondent

Veteran journalist Samya Kullab has been named Iraq correspondent for The Associated Press.

AP wins 2 Pulitzer Prizes for Ukraine war coverage

NEW YORK – The Associated Press today won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its gripping reporting out of Mariupol, Ukraine, during the Russian siege of the port city, and the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for its heart-wrenching visual coverage of the horrors of the Russia-Ukraine war.

MAY 8, 2023

Jake Coyle, Jessica Herndon named AP film writers

Jake Coyle and Jessica Herndon Coyle will be based in New York City and Herndon will be based in Los Angeles. “We are excited to have two dynamic writers and reporters covering the film industry to break news about the movies while providing useful, relevant film reviews,” said Nekesa Mumbi Moody, the AP’s entertainment and […]

SEPT. 11, 2013

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran-backed rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. The Houthis said at least 31 people were killed, and Trump’s national security adviser said […]

MARCH 16, 2025

AP’s Doug Ferguson gets PGA lifetime journalism award

AP golf writer Doug Ferguson poses at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, April 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Ferguson is the 30th recipient of the PGA award, which recognizes members of the media for steadfast coverage of golf throughout a career. Ferguson has covered more than 500 golf events. Ferguson joined the AP as […]

JAN. 15, 2019

Susie Blann named as AP news director for UK, Ireland

News Director for UK and Ireland Susie Blann. (AP Photo/Sam Wells) The announcement was made Thursday by Anna Johnson, the AP’s news director for Europe and Africa. As news director, Blann will be responsible for driving the news report in the U.K. and Ireland across formats including video, text and photos. Blann also will play […]

MARCH 19, 2020

Israeli troops put AP photographer in danger during clashes

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli soldiers held an Associated Press photographer against his will during clashes in the occupied West Bank earlier this week, in a spot where Palestinian protesters were hurling stones and the troops were firing tear gas and rubber-coated bullets. The Israeli military said the photographer interfered with an operation and was detained […]

JULY 1, 2021

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

2 Syrian nationals indicted in pro-Assad hacking scheme

A federal grand jury returned an 11-count indictment charging Ahmad ’Umar Agha and Firas Dardar with conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. The indictment says the men were members of the Syrian Electronic Army, which hacked computers to spread propaganda supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In 2013, Syrian Electronic Army hackers allegedly sent a tweet from […]

MAY 17, 2018

Journalists wage legal fights after facing protest attacks

AP videojournalist Robert Bumsted reminds a police officer that the press are considered “essential workers” and allowed to be on the streets despite a curfew, June 2, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) NEW YORK (AP) — Journalists alarmed by dozens of incidents where reporters were shot at, manhandled, gassed or arrested while covering […]

JUNE 4, 2020

AP distributes style guide for U.S. midterm elections

The Associated Press has compiled a list of U.S. political terms, phrases and definitions to assist in coverage of the 2014 midterm elections. Election terminology, writing with context and cliches to avoid are included. Terms and definitions are from the AP Stylebook or based on common usage in AP news reports.

OCT. 31, 2014