Associated Press

- 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

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

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