The Definitive Source

The Definitive Source blog offers a window into AP’s operations and mission.

Planning begins ‘long before the weather turns bad’: Inside AP’s hurricane season prep

June 5, 2025 by Nicole Meir

The Associated Press has long been on the frontlines of hurricane coverage in the United States, delivering fast, reliable reporting in text, photo, video …

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Updates to AP’s Washington bureau

June 4, 2025 by Nicole Meir

In a memo to staff Wednesday, AP Washington Bureau Chief Anna Johnson announced a pair of key promotions: I am excited to announce two important promotions …

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Ricardo Zuniga named director of global beats

May 14, 2025 by Nicole Meir

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Vice President and Head of Global Newsgathering Paul Haven announced that Ricardo Zuniga has been named director of global …

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AP statement on ‘Terror of War’ report

May 6, 2025 by Lauren Easton

The Associated Press on Tuesday issued this statement about its comprehensive report examining authorship of its iconic “The Terror of War” photograph …

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AP earns 5 National Headliner Awards

May 1, 2025 by Nicole Meir

All-formats AP coverage of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, AI-powered election misinformation, prison labor in the food industry …

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Additions to AP’s standards team

April 22, 2025 by Nicole Meir

In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Vice President of News, Standards and Inclusion Amanda Barrett announced two key appointments to AP’s standards team: …

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