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Veteran editor Barrett appointed head of AP’s Nerve Center

Nerve Center Director Amanda Barrett. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) The appointment was announced Tuesday by Sally Buzbee, AP’s executive editor. She will report to Managing Editor Brian Carovillano. Barrett, 49, previously served as news manager of the Nerve Center for planning and administration, focused primarily on curating the AP’s global enterprise report. In her new role, […]

MAY 9, 2017

Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth

NEW YORK (AP) — Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023, as maternal mortality fell below prepandemic levels overall but racial gaps widened, according to federal health data released Wednesday. In 2021 and 2022, the maternal death rate for […]

FEB. 5, 2025

Nobody said vegetable gardens must be in the backyard. Put them out front if it’s sunny

If you’ve dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a nice harvest but might even bring new friends to your gate. Such gardens were commonplace a few generations ago, their popularity shrinking over the years […]

MARCH 10, 2026

Covering the Dakota pipeline protests

As protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline have intensified in North Dakota and across the U.S. over the past few months, AP reporters have been documenting key developments across all formats.

Eduardo Castillo named Latin America news director

Vice President and Head of Global News Gathering Paul Haven announced on Monday that Eduardo Castillo is now the news director for Latin America and the Caribbean. Here is his memo to staff (español abajo):

AP announces content collaborations with 5 nonprofit news outlets

The Associated Press today announced five new content sharing agreements with U.S. nonprofit news outlets: CalMatters, Honolulu Civil Beat, Montana Free Press, Nebraska Journalism Trust and South Dakota News Watch. The collaborations are part of an effort to expand the reach of local news ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and increasing access to […]

MAY 28, 2024

After the $500 million Dodgers’ title repeat, what’s next for MLB?

The $500 million Los Angeles Dodgers’ thrilling World Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays attracted record international attention for Major League Baseball, affirmed LA’s status as the sport’s best team and drew more attention to baseball’s payroll disparity heading into what is likely to be contentious labor negotiations. Los Angeles’ 5-4, 11-inning win over Toronto in Game 7 on […]

NOV. 3, 2025

Boiler up! Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 for first time, ahead of Houston, reigning champ Florida

Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time. The Boilermakers earned 35 of 61 first-place votes to top Monday’s poll to begin the 2025-26 season. That put Matt Painter’s squad ahead of the two teams that played in last year’s NCAA title game, with runner-up Houston at No. […]

OCT. 13, 2025

Apple’s iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro model

Apple on Tuesday rolled out its next generation iPhones, which include a new ultra-thin model and a slight price hike for one of its high-end models, while the company feels the squeeze of a global trade war. The iPhone 17 line-up includes a new slimmed-down model that will adopt the “Air” name that Apple already […]

SEPT. 9, 2025

Trump’s favorability has fallen among AAPI adults since last year, AAPI Data/AP-NORC poll finds

A small but fast-growing group of people in the United States have soured somewhat on President Donald Trump this year, as they worry about high costs and fear new tariff policies will further raise their personal expenses, a new poll finds. The percentage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders with an unfavorable opinion of Trump rose to […]

JULY 26, 2025

NATO leaders are set to agree on a historic defense spending pledge, but the hike won’t apply to all

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The head of the NATO military alliance warned Monday that no country could have an opt-out from a massive new hike in defense spending, and that progress they make toward reaching the new target will be reviewed in four years. At a summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday, NATO leaders […]

JUNE 23, 2025

Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn’t regret taking it

Sara Mearns was missing her cues. She couldn’t hear what her dance partner was saying from across the studio. She was late for her entrances because the music sounded too soft. Without telling anyone, she finally made an appointment to get her hearing checked. Mearns learned that she had hearing loss. After years of isolation, she got the […]

APRIL 12, 2026