AP News
AP News[edit | edit source]
Associated Press News, commonly referred to as AP News, is a major global news organization that provides news reports to its subscribers, including newspapers, radio, and television broadcasters. The Associated Press (AP) is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio, and television stations in the United States, all of which contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists.
History[edit | edit source]
The Associated Press was founded in May 1846 by five daily newspapers in New York City to share the cost of transmitting news of the Mexican-American War. Over the years, AP has grown into one of the largest and most trusted sources of independent newsgathering.
Operations[edit | edit source]
AP News operates as a not-for-profit cooperative, which means it is owned by its member news organizations. It has a global presence, with journalists in over 250 locations worldwide. AP News provides a wide range of news services, including text, photos, graphics, audio, and video.
Services[edit | edit source]
AP News offers various services to its subscribers:
- **Breaking News**: Real-time updates on major events around the world.
- **AP Top News**: A curated selection of the most important news stories of the day.
- **AP Sports**: Comprehensive coverage of sports events and news.
- **AP Entertainment**: News and features on the entertainment industry.
- **AP Business**: Reports on financial markets, economic trends, and business news.
Innovations[edit | edit source]
AP News has been at the forefront of technological innovations in journalism. It was one of the first news organizations to adopt satellite technology for news distribution and has embraced digital platforms to reach a wider audience.
Awards[edit | edit source]
AP journalists have won numerous Pulitzer Prizes for their work, highlighting the organization's commitment to high-quality journalism.
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