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AP Definitive Source A note about virus numbers

WEBNumbers have been key to reporting on the current coronavirus health crisis. Data on the geographic spread and the acceleration or deacceleration of the contagion have been the foundation for understanding the battle. National and global metrics on cases, deaths and recovery are the battlefield statistics we need to tell this story.

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AP Definitive Source What to call it: “Obamacare”

WEBWe’re sticking with our previous approach to “Obamacare”: AP writers should use it in quotes, or in formulations like “the law, sometimes known as Obamacare, provides for …”. _ The Affordable Care Act is the official name of the law. However, its very name is promotional; opponents believe it will not be affordable for individuals

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AP Definitive Source Introducing AP Morning Wire

WEBAP Morning Wire features the news agency’s spot, enterprise and investigative journalism and provides a behind-the-scenes look at its newsgathering process. It will include a selection of AP photos and a rundown of the day’s top stories from politics to sports to business and more. The newsletter is distributed on weekday mornings.

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AP Definitive Source Updates to AP's US News team

WEBThe Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to …

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The Definitive Source

WEBViewers of C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” today got the chance to interact with Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, The Associated Press’ expert on the rollout of the nation’s new health insurance system.During the 45-minute segment, he took questions from callers and discussed trends in national health care spending and health law costs.

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AP Definitive Source A local look at life expectancy

WEBThe Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to …

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One year later: AP minidoc marks COVID-19 anniversary

WEBThe Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to …

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The Definitive Source

WEBThe Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to …

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AP Definitive Source New team to cover US water issues

WEBWith funding from the Walton Family Foundation, AP has added two journalists to cover water issues in the U.S. They start today. Here is the memo from AP Deputy Health and Science Editor Jonathan Poet: Suman Naishadham. (AP Photo) We’re excited to announce the launch of our new water team – a group of talented journalists …

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Additions to AP’s Education Reporting Network

WEBVeteran AP newswoman Jocelyn Gecker has covered education as a subbeat for several years, and she will join the team full time starting Sept. 12.On the education beat, Jocelyn has captured national trends such as a school laptop shortage in the early days of the pandemic, and she led this year’s student mental health coverage during …

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AP Definitive Source A Q&A with AP’s health law expert

WEBThe Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to …

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AP Definitive Source Comprehensive coverage of COVID-19

WEBHere are five ways to follow AP’s coverage of the coronavirus pandemic: AP’s stories, photos and videos about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact across the globe can be found online. Understanding the Outbreak: A collection of stories explaining the new coronavirus and what it means to you. “ One Good Thing ”: Stories about the

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An addition to AP Stylebook entry on global warming

WEBThe AP Stylebook editors today informed AP staff about a change to the entry on global warming. In addition, they described what goes into keeping the Stylebook up-to-date, including their outreach to experts. AP science writer Seth Borenstein was among those who provided guidance during the discussion that resulted in today’s …

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AP Definitive Source How and when we report on suicides

WEBThe Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to …

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AP Definitive Source AP adds 2 reporters to cover injustice

WEBWith funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, AP has added two reporters to cover issues of injustice. Annie Ma, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, will cover leadership, funding and access in education, as well as what is taught in classrooms, to show the impact of inequity and the efforts to address it. She will explore how COVID …

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The Definitive Source

WEBThe Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to …

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Calling the 2020 presidential race state by state

WEBThe following is a chronology of AP’s presidential race calls (all times Eastern). At this time, Alaska, Georgia and North Carolina are too early to call. Nov. 3, 2020. 19:00: WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump wins Kentucky; Joe Biden wins Vermont. 19:30: WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump wins West Virginia.

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AP Definitive Source AP names 4 to global religion team

WEBElana Schor, national reporter, religion and politics Elana joined AP’s national politics team last year to cover the Democratic presidential primary and has produced standout coverage on the field of candidates’ records on issues ranging from faith to impeachment and health care. She is a former Knight Science Journalism Fellow at …

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AP names 17 new statehouse reporters in Report for America …

WEBThe Associated Press has been breaking news since 1846. In that time, AP has endeavored to always be accurate, trustworthy and responsive. As news is transmitted in more ways than ever before and in more formats than ever, we remain committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of business at AP: from newsgathering to …

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