Defending journalism, defending society
“Cold-blooded killing of journalists by powerful individuals and governments to achieve their political and economic aims, or by individuals driven by private grievances or propaganda-fueled hate, have threatened and in too many cases cut down journalists over the past year,” AP Vice President for Standards John Daniszewski said at the United Nations Office at Geneva on Tuesday. “For no crime other than their work to reveal facts, and for their stubborn unwillingness to surrender to intimidation.”
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How AP delivered live video from Indian Ocean depths
Using technology involving LED lights that pulse faster than the human eye can see, AP transmitted live, broadcast-quality video on Tuesday from a submersible in one of the world’s least explored places.
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Making Sunshine Week brighter
This Sunshine Week, AP has activated its Sunshine Hub, an online transparency tool that tracks state legislative attempts to alter the flow of public information.
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Matt Chandler named news director for Latin America
Vice President for International News Ian Phillips today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to staff:
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Jack Auresto named deputy Washington bureau chief for video
Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to her staff:
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