Posted in Behind the News

Reporter provides rare view inside Coke

, by Paul Colford

One top AP editor said the story "sent dominoes tumbling in all directions."

Business reporter Candice Choi obtained stunning emails that showed Coca-Cola Co. was a guiding force behind a nonprofit group founded to fight obesity. "Coke helped pick the group's leaders, edited its mission statement and suggested articles and videos for its website," Choi wrote.

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Hungry for supermarkets: Data-journalism tools support AP analysis

, by Paul Colford

A group of major food retailers have fallen short in their promise to open or expand 1,500 grocery or convenience stores in and around neighborhoods without supermarkets by 2016. It was part of an initiative led by first lady Michelle Obama.

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Posted in Announcements

Updating AP style on Hillary Clinton

, by Lauren Easton

AP U.S. Political Editor David Scott today outlined new style guidance regarding Hillary Clinton, sending this memo to staff:

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AP’s Gannon: Being a journalist 'comes with a price'

, by Lauren Easton

On Tuesday night in New York, the Committee to Protect Journalists will present AP international correspondent Kathy Gannon with the Burton Benjamin Memorial Award for lifetime achievement in the cause of press freedom.

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After the attacks, teamwork in Paris and beyond

, by Paul Colford

John Daniszewski, vice president for international news, noted the speed and accuracy of AP journalists in Paris from the moment the deadly attacks began last Friday.

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