Posted in Announcements
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.
Posted in Announcements
Is it ISIL or ISIS in Iraq?
How best to refer to the al-Qaida splinter group leading Sunni militants in Iraq? ISIL or ISIS?
Posted in Behind the News
AP “flashes” – what they’re all about
The “flash” we sent last week on Nelson Mandela’s death brought a new flurry of attention to AP flashes. What are they and how often do we send them?
Posted in Announcements
AP editors’ note on Manning
Update: The following advisory was sent to AP member editors and other subscribers on Aug. 26, 2013, at 6:03 p.m.:
Posted in Announcements
‘Illegal immigrant’ no more
The AP Stylebook today is making some changes in how we describe people living in a country illegally.