The challenge of brevity in the digital age
News in the digital age comes in short -- often very short -- bursts, straight to our mobile phones, smart watches, tablets and computer screens. Sometimes these short takes are all an audience will read, not the longer story that follows. That’s why we need to get them right.
Scrambling to secure video exclusives of traveling North Korean official
Ahead of an announcement by President Donald Trump that a top North Korean official would travel to the U.S. for talks about an upcoming summit between the two countries, a sharp-eyed AP journalist spotted Kim Yong Chol en route and set off a worldwide scramble.
Steven Sloan named political editor
Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to staff:
Dustin Weaver named Congress editor
Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to her staff:
Susannah George named intelligence reporter
Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace today announced that Baghdad correspondent Susannah George will join AP's national security team, sending this memo to staff: