Topic: “Behind the news”

Posted in Behind the News

An AP ‘lede’ goes viral

, by Lauren Easton

On Twitter early this morning, if you started typing the keywords "fundamental pillar" in the search bar, the phrase popped up after the first three letters: f-u-n.

Posted in Behind the News

Reporter’s investigation exposes abuse of migrant children

, by Lauren Easton

National investigative reporter Garance Burke revealed this week that more than two dozen migrant children were abused or neglected in American homes since the federal government relaxed procedures for vetting those wanting to take in unaccompanied minors crossing the southern border.

Posted in Behind the News

How to describe those who seized wildlife refuge

, by Tom Kent

We’ve had several inquiries about the terms we use to describe the people who took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.


Posted in Announcements

Vivian Salama named deputy political editor

, by Lauren Easton

AP Washington Bureau Chief Sally Buzbee today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to her staff.

Posted in Behind the News

Migrants, refugees or both?

, by Tom Kent

Many questions have come up over the best way to describe the thousands of people who have begun entering Europe. Are they migrants? Refugees? Is there some better term that accurately describes them all?

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