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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
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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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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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Associated Press Guide to News Writing: The Resource for Professional Journalists - $14.95
This practical handbook is the ideal writing style guide for all reporters, writers, editors, and English and journalism students. It covers all the essentials of good news writing, according to the styles and guidelines set forth by the A...
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From the editors at the world-renowned Associated Press, a guide to the proper use of punctuation--from the apostrophe to the semicolon. More people write for the Associated Press than for any other news service, and more writers take th...
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The Associated Press Stylebook 2009 (Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law) - $18.95
The style of the Associated Press is the gold standard of news writing. With The AP Stylebook in hand, you can learn to write with the clarity and professionalism for which the Associated Press is famous. Fully revised ...
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The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law - $18.95
The revised edition of the Bible of the newspaper industry. More people write for The Associated Press than for any newspaper in the world, and writers--nearly two million of them--have bought more copies of The AP Stylebook...
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View All Associated Press Questions (604) | Ask a QuestionWas the Michael Vick press conference sincere? (2 Answers)I 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 ... read moreWhat is the best cookie press that you have found? (1 Answer)The Presto is the original model. The one I use is my mother's--and probably 40 years old. It still works well. I'm not sure if the new ones are as ... read moreHow do I convert a geocities site into a word press site? (1 Answer)I have never converted a collection of static HTML pages to an Wordpress site, but I do have experience with HTML & wordpress. Here is what I would do: 1. ... read more
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