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- Founded: 1846
- Headquarters: New York City
- 24-hour news service
- President and CEO: Tom Curley
- Governed by an elected board of directors
- AP stories are reprinted in over 1,700 newspapers worldwide
- Distributes news to 97 countries
- Pulitzer Prizes: 49 including 30 for photography
- News organizations outside the U.S. pay a fee for content
- AP releases a weekly poll ranking the top 25 NCAA basketball and football teams
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The Associated Press, also known as the AP, was formed in 1846 as a way for newspapers to share news and information. Today, the shared news is distributed to 97 countries throughout the world. Stories are reprinted in over 1,700 newspapers worldwide. Associated Presss: Associated Press Facts & Figures
Controversy
In 2008, the AP took legal action against bloggers using quotations from their articles. In response, bloggers announced they would be boycotting the AP because they believe the AP is violating fair use laws.Los Angeles Times: AP picks a fight with bloggers-
Associated Press on Amazon
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Associated Press Questions
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Was the Michael Vick press conference sincere? 2 AnswersI believe so. As bad as his acts were, he served his sentence, is working on improving in his life in all aspects. We are not to judge someone. Even Jesus, dyi... read more -
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Worker dies after falling in pit at Denver airport - The Associated Press: Worker dies after falling in pit at .. http://bit.ly/7RYBXp
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@massmediaus Pakistan govt: Ministers who lost amnesty to stay - The Associated Press: http://tinyurl.com/yk6z5vy #teamstream
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RT @MexCAN RT @iranenglish: Iran acknowledges prisoners were beaten to death - The Associated Press http://bit.ly/6rZpC4 #Iran #Iranelection
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