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Trump wants an investigation of Democrats’ fundraising. His own campaign has issues

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborate “schemes“ and “dummy accounts” to funnel illegal contributions to politicians and causes. Instead of calling for an expansive probe, however, the president identified just one potential target: ActBlue, the […]

MAY 27, 2025

India wins Champions Trophy to extend white-ball dominance in men’s cricket

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — India won another global cricket tournament with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. Rohit Sharma led the chase with 76 runs off 83 balls and Lokesh Rahul’s unbeaten 34 helped India cross the finish line on 254-6 in 49 overs to win […]

MARCH 10, 2025

Entry on mental illness is added to AP Stylebook

The Associated Press today added an entry on mental illness to the AP Stylebook. “It is the right time to address how journalists handle questions of mental illness in coverage,” said AP Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Kathleen Carroll. “This isn’t only a question of which words one uses to describe a person’s illness. […]

MARCH 7, 2013

AP nombra a dos corresponsales en Sudamérica

García se une a la AP luego de trabajar como corresponsal del periódico “El Mundo” de España, el segundo diario de interés general del país ibérico. En los últimos 15 años de su carrera, García ha sido el responsable de la cobertura de México, América Central y algunos países de Sudamérica y el Caribe para […]

NOV. 19, 2014

Obama’s final year US spent $36 million in records lawsuits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration in its final year in office spent a record $36.2 million on legal costs defending its refusal to turn over federal records under the Freedom of Information Act, according to an Associated Press analysis of new U.S. data that also showed poor performance in other categories measuring transparency in […]

MARCH 14, 2017

AP expands entertainment content through collaboration with The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard

The Associated Press today announced a content collaboration with sister publications The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard that will offer AP clients a greater selection of video entertainment news, including archive footage.

DEC. 14, 2016

AP Fund for Journalism expands landmark local news program to 100 newsrooms

AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) today announced 50 additional news organizations are joining its landmark local news program, growing the total number of participating newsrooms to 100 in this first-of-its kind civic infrastructure initiative aimed at supporting public service journalism, strengthening the U.S. local news ecosystem, and providing people information and news that supports communities […]

MARCH 10, 2026

McCartney appointed AP’s entertainment & lifestyles editor

AP Global Entertainment and Lifestyles Editor Anthony McCartney. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) AP deputy managing editor Sarah Nordgren made the announcement on Wednesday. “McCartney has been a leader in entertainment coverage since joining the AP,” Nordgren said. “His experience in entertainment spans court coverage, awards shows and far beyond. “His expertise and skill in driving great […]

AUG. 6, 2020

Persistence and source work pay on big political story

In a note to staff, Managing Editor for U.S. News Brian Carovillano explains how a reporter who cultivated sources on the statehouse beat kept AP ahead on a story that resonated beyond state borders:

AP pioneers new form of live underwater broadcasting on Indian Ocean science mission

The Associated Press today transmitted live, broadcast-quality video from a submersible operating 200 meters below the surface of the Indian Ocean.

MARCH 12, 2019