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‘20 Days in Mariupol’ wins best documentary Oscar, a first for AP and PBS’ ‘Frontline’

BY LINDSEY BAHR AND CHRISTOPHER WEBER LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol,” a harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, won the best documentary Oscar on Sunday night. A joint production of The Associated Press and PBS’ “Frontline,” the Oscar — and nomination — was a first for both Chernov, an […]

MARCH 11, 2024

Historic love letters from royals, rogues and romantics go on show at Britain’s National Archives

Love is, famously, a many-splendored thing. It can encompass longing, loneliness, pain, jealousy, grief — and, sometimes, joy. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the many facets of passion are going on display in “Love Letters,” a public exhibition at Britain’s National Archives that covers five centuries. Curator Victoria Iglikowski-Broad said that the documents recount “legendary romances from British […]

JAN. 21, 2026

AP documents impact of increased vetting for unaccompanied migrant children

New York-based reporter Cedar Attanasio is one of several AP journalists observing immigration court hearings—often long and procedural, but sometimes offering a window into larger national policy shifts. During one such hearing, Attanasio encountered a 17-year-old girl from the Dominican Republic who had been detained for 70 days. She asked the judge how soon she […]

JUNE 6, 2025

AP journalists provide round-the-clock all-formats coverage of deadly Hong Kong fire

As flames engulfed seven high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po complex, AP teams sprang into action, delivering an all-formats, round-the-clock response to one of the deadliest urban fires in recent memory. Business writer Thomas Chan was the first to flag the story and kept the team updated on critical developments — often ahead […]

DEC. 5, 2025

WWII vets are rock stars in France as they hand over the duty of remembering D-Day

OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — The D-Day generation, smaller in number than ever, is back on the beaches of France where so much blood was spilled 81 years ago. World War II veterans, now mostly centenarians, have returned with the same message they fought for then: Freedom is worth defending. In what they acknowledge may be one of their last hurrahs, […]

JUNE 5, 2025

What’s the deal with Davos?

DAVOS, Switzerland — It’s hard to think of any other event quite like the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting here in the Swiss Alps. The U.N. General Assembly draws more world leaders. The Oscars attract more celebrities. But nothing brings together quite this combination of corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media.

AP wins Pulitzer Prize for Seafood from Slaves investigation

NEW YORK – The Associated Press today won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service based on its international investigation of the fishing industry in Southeast Asia that freed more than 2,000 slaves and traced the seafood they caught to supermarkets and pet food providers across the U.S.

APRIL 18, 2016

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

Career experts say asking for a raise isn’t off the table in a tough job market

With the U.S. experiencing a significant hiring slowdown, it’s a daunting time to be looking for a job. Many workers are staying put instead of changing jobs to secure better pay. Artificial intelligence tools increasingly screen the resumes of applicants. Now may seem like an inappropriate time to request a raise.

OCT. 16, 2025

Outlets credit AP for news of country star Jelly Roll’s path to a pardon

Nashville-based reporter Jonathan Mattise, known for his expertise in courts and crime coverage, recognized that a story involving Grammy-nominated country star Jelly Roll would generate national attention—especially if it involved the singer’s bid for a pardon. Jelly Roll, known for his hit “Son of a Sinner,” had quietly appeared before Tennessee’s state parole board to […]

MAY 2, 2025

Polling in a pandemic: the ideal methodology

The coronavirus has upended nearly every aspect of the U.S. presidential election. Deputy Managing Editor David Scott explains how AP VoteCast — the news cooperative’s election survey, which debuted in 2018 — uses the ideal methodology to conduct accurate research about the electorate in all 50 states during a pandemic: