Vivian Salama named deputy political editor
AP Washington Bureau Chief Sally Buzbee today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to her staff.
White House reporter takes top honors for deadline reporting
Most of the White House Press Corps had departed for the evening, but AP’s Josh Lederman was one of a few still at work inside at 8 p.m. on Sept. 19, 2014 when he heard a commotion outside the doors of the briefing room. Secret Service agents were shouting at people to get inside, saying the building was on lockdown.
What’s the deal with Davos?
DAVOS, Switzerland — It’s hard to think of any other event quite like the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting here in the Swiss Alps. The U.N. General Assembly draws more world leaders. The Oscars attract more celebrities. But nothing brings together quite this combination of corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media.
Election Day effort continues into Wednesday
Though all the votes have been cast in the U.S. midterm elections, the importance of uncounted ballots looms large in some tight contests as AP journalists and race callers continued today to analyze Election Day results. Highlighting the remaining tasks, AP issued an advisory to its customers in the wee hours of this morning:
AP announces new political reporting lineup
U.S. Political Editor David Scott announced the AP’s new political reporting lineup in a memo to staff today: