Posted in Behind the News
How AP tapped its global resources to chronicle passengers’ final hours
When Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 went down, major news organizations across the world rushed out profiles of the victims. In a memo to staff, Senior Managing Editor Michael Oreskes explores why one AP story resonated around the world:
Posted in Behind the News
Deep source network, experience underpin AP reporting in Gaza
The Associated Press team in Gaza is reporting the news as they live it, working quickly — under extremely difficult conditions — to verify and debunk information for AP’s customers around the world. Senior Managing Editor Michael Oreskes lauded their efforts in a recent memo to staff:
Posted in Announcements
Poorly worded alert prompts clarification
This morning a poorly worded news alert moved on the AP wire and was also tweeted via @AP.
Posted in Announcements
Piecing together the story of a girl, 10, left in an African forest
Her name is Hamamatou Harouna. She is 10 years old and unable to walk because she has polio.