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AUG. 6, 2026

Rapid response by AP dominates breaking news play of Nepal flash floods

SEPT. 4, 2026

The AP team responding to devastating flash floods at the Nepal-China border overcame dangerous and serious logistical difficulties to dominate global coverage of what would become one of the biggest disasters in the Himalayan nation, wiping out entire villages and killing more than 1,000. Strong all-format coverage of the disaster caused by a glacial collapse […]

AP’s coverage of Dolly Parton’s life dominates in all formats, with breadth and innovation

SEPT. 4, 2026

Insightful preparation, thoughtful curation and a dedication to innovative storytelling ensured AP’s coverage of the death of Dolly Parton offered audiences a fitting tribute to the music legend. The package was anchored by a leading text obituary, prepared by Kristin M. Hall, a video journalist and veteran entertainment reporter, that had been prepared years in […]

Deep source work, collaboration allow AP to break news on US military shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe

SEPT. 4, 2026

Europe-based defense writer Emma Burrows was talking with a source when they mentioned something in passing that led her to follow up about the state of America’s stockpile of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. She heard there was a “beyond critical” shortage of Patriots that would make it difficult for the U.S. to repel a […]

Exclusive documents give the AP an accountability scoop on RFK Jr.

SEPT. 4, 2026

At his confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. toldsenators repeatedly that a 2019 trip he took to Samoa had nothing to do with vaccines. But documents obtained by health policy reporter Ali Swenson in collaboration with The Guardian refuted that account. The resulting accountability story shined a light on a senior public official whose truthfulness […]

Deep sourcing and expertise keep AP ahead on U.S.-Canada trade showdown

SEPT. 4, 2026

Deep sourcing by Canada correspondent Rob Gillies and strong expertise by economics reporter Paul Wiseman repeatedly put AP ahead on one of the week’s biggest international stories, from the final hours of U.S.-Canada trade negotiations through their collapse and the rapid escalation that followed. Gillies gave AP early insight into the preliminary deal and stayed […]

Long-running source work allows AP to break news about what could be the largest mass visa revocation in US history

SEPT. 4, 2026

AP Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee has broken a series of stories about the Trump administration’s increasing restrictions on U.S. visas, from revoking visas for parents who don’t pay child support to requiring expensive bonds for people from certain countries to apply for visas. He built on his history of scoops on visas by tapping into […]

Source-based reporting puts AP ahead on Barcola’s 166ドル million transfer from PSG to Liverpool

SEPT. 4, 2026

When word started circulating on social media on Aug. 29 that Liverpool was closing in on a deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielder Bradley Barcola — one of France’s biggest stars during the World Cup — Steve Douglas didn’t wait for an official announcement. Having spent the summer transfer window tracking Premier League club activity closely, […]

Staff prioritize images that set AP apart in coverage of Grand Canyon flooding

SEPT. 4, 2026

US staff quickly went to work to ensure AP had visuals to illustrate the rescue operations and the chaotic rush to find safety from roaring water amid flood conditions at the Grand Canyon. Reporter Jeffrey Collins secured the first UGC, which major outlets used extensively. The effort continued with reporters Holly Ramer, Jamie Stengle, Gisela […]

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match

SEPT. 1, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April. "I don’t know how it looked from outside, but from inside, my feeling was that I was hitting […]

A guide to choosing mums for the fall garden — beyond the classic cushion

SEPT. 1, 2026

September marks the beginning of the great summer-to-fall garden transition and, although most summer plants still have life left in them, many gardeners are turning their attention to the iconic chrysanthemum. The majority of mums sold in pre-planted containers at the garden center are typical "cushion" mums. I wouldn’t garden without them, but there are plenty of […]

The living care for ancestors and wandering spirits at Malaysia’s Hungry Ghost Festival

SEPT. 1, 2026

It’s that time of year when the living make room for the dead. Malaysia’s Hungry Ghost Festival is held during the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which this year began in mid-August. "It is centered around the worship of Da Shi Ye, also known as the Guardian God of Ghosts, and has become one of the major traditional Chinese religious celebrations […]

AP Fund for Journalism, Microsoft expand election resources for Washington newsrooms

JULY 15, 2026

AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) today announced funding from Microsoft to strengthen the local news ecosystem in Washington state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Through that support, APFJ will provide 10 local newsrooms across the state with elections coverage and resources from The Associated Press, helping the outlets provide their own audiences with trusted, […]

AP adds OpenAI as elections customer

MAY 27, 2026

The Associated Press today announced that it will provide its U.S. election results to OpenAI, reinforcing AP’s vote count as the undisputed standard of information about U.S. elections for media organizations and technology platforms worldwide. As part of the agreement, AP will provide OpenAI with vote count results data for national, state and local races […]

New AP Stylebook features expanded artificial intelligence chapter

MAY 27, 2026

The Associated Press today released the 58th edition of The Associated Press Stylebook, the must-have reference for writers, editors, students and professionals. It is the definitive resource for journalists. The edition features an expanded chapter on artificial intelligence with new and updated guidance and entries reflecting the rapid evolution and proliferation of the technology. New […]

Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize

MAY 4, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The expansion of government surveillance efforts in China — and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it — was the foundation of investigative stories from The Associated Press that won a Pulitzer Prize Monday for international reporting. The Pulitzer board recognized AP journalists Dake Kang, Garance Burke, Byron Tau […]

AP wins Pulitzer Prize for China surveillance reporting

MAY 4, 2026

The Associated Press was honored Monday with the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for journalism that revealed how Silicon Valley largely designed and built China’s surveillance state and enabled human rights abuses. The reporting detailed how surveillance technology made and sold with the U.S. government’s knowledge is reshaping life especially in China, but also in […]

AP announces 2 new directors, 1 incumbent at annual meeting

APRIL 23, 2026

NEW YORK – Two new directors and one incumbent were named to The Associated Press Board of Directors, it was announced today at the news cooperative’s annual meeting. Two new directors were appointed to the board. They are: Lynn Beall, former TEGNA executive vice president and chief operating officer of media operations; and Iris Meijer, […]