Posted in Behind the News

Brad and Angelina costar in wedding, AP reports first

, by Erin Madigan White

The wedding last Saturday in France of superstars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt “caps years of rampant speculation on when the couple would officially tie the knot,” writes AP film writer Jake Coyle, who broke the news this morning.

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Stirring the sauce for a spicy story

, by Erin Madigan White

In a memo to AP staff, Managing Editor for U.S. News Brian Carovillano explains how a saucy story that questioned a politician’s charitable claims generated wide interest in New England:

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On the killing of James Foley, journalist

, by Paul Colford

The Associated Press is outraged by the killing of James Foley and condemns the taking of any journalist’s life. We believe those who kill journalists or hold them hostage should be brought to justice.

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‘Our work becomes more important but also more dangerous’

, by Paul Colford

AP President and CEO Gary Pruitt addressed the company's global staff following a tragic event Wednesday in Gaza:

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How one Cuba scoop led to another

, by Erin Madigan White

In a memo to staff, Senior Managing Editor Michael Oreskes hails the AP reporting team from around the world who worked together to break an important story about the U.S. government’s secret activities in Cuba:

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