Introducing AP Morning Wire
Today AP launches a new daily newsletter that will serve as a guide to the global news report.
‘Incredibly fast’ coverage of Germany mass shooting
When news of a mass shooting in Hanau, Germany, broke on Wednesday night, AP sprung into action to deliver fast all-formats coverage of the attack that left nine people dead.
AP announces East, West Africa appointments
In a memo to staff on Wednesday, News Director for Europe and Africa Anna Johnson announced two appointments in Africa:
Amanda Barrett named AP deputy managing editor
Executive Editor Sally Buzbee and Managing Editor Brian Carovillano announced a key appointment on Friday, sending this memo to staff:
AP first and fast on Soleimani strike
In a memo to staff on Friday, Managing Editor Brian Carovillano described how sourcing and teamwork allowed AP to dominate on the news of a U.S. drone strike killing Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, nudging the U.S. and Iran closer to the brink of war: