How one Cuba scoop led to another
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:
How AP tapped its global resources to chronicle passengers’ final hours
When Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 went down, major news organizations across the world rushed out profiles of the victims. In a memo to staff, Senior Managing Editor Michael Oreskes explores why one AP story resonated around the world:
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:
Financial markets story to feature format suited to Web and mobile
The following advisory was sent today to editors at AP member news organizations:
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?