Deep source network, experience underpin AP reporting in Gaza
The Associated Press team in Gaza is reporting the news as they live it, working quickly — under extremely difficult conditions — to verify and debunk information for AP’s customers around the world. Senior Managing Editor Michael Oreskes lauded their efforts in a recent memo to staff:
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Poorly worded alert prompts clarification
This morning a poorly worded news alert moved on the AP wire and was also tweeted via @AP.
Continue reading >How many U.S. states allow gay marriage?
In stories about gay marriage in the United States, we usually include the number of states where gay marriage is allowed. Settling on that that number can be complicated, though, since the situation in some states is in flux.
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On the Brazil beat: AP covers the World Cup
As the excitement of the World Cup unfolds across Brazil, AP journalists are covering the action in text, video and photos for an array of customers around the world.
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A leap forward in quarterly earnings stories
The Associated Press announced in an advisory to customers today that the majority of U.S. corporate earnings stories for our business news report will eventually be produced using automation technology.
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