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The Associated Press issued a correction on October 2, 2026, clarifying that it was the defendant's attorney, not the victim's, who failed to object to an AI-generated video of a deceased victim speaking at an Arizona sentencing hearing.
McClatchy is cutting jobs across its newsroom network, with the Miami Herald among the hardest hit, as print revenue declines and investment shifts toward digital; the Associated Press is also restructuring, relocating some U.S.-based roles and trimming staff, prompting union concerns about reduced local coverage even as management says the moves are necessary for long-term sustainability.
The Associated Press says it will continue referring to Lake Ontario by its original name, noting President Trump's order to rename it Lake America only affects U.S. government usage and not Canada or other countries.
U.S. officials barred a number of journalists from covering the G20 leaders’ summit hosted at Donald Trump’s Doral, Florida club, highlighting ongoing tensions over press access; the report also notes prior restrictions such as the Defense Department limiting access to its press space and past lawsuits over White House press pool access.
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen, 34, was arrested in Marion County on misdemeanor drunken-driving charges (operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and endangering person) and is being held at the local arrestee processing center. Allen had signed a one-year deal with the Colts on Aug. 19 and recorded one catch for 24 yards in a preseason loss to Detroit; the Colts said they’re gathering more information.
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football released the Week 1 rankings for the 2026 Texas high school football season, compiled by DCTX as the AP’s official rankings partner, with lists spanning all classes from 6A to 1A and private schools; full rankings are available at TexasFootball.com/Rankings and the article notes subscriber access.
Zelenskyy recalled telling U.S. officials he needed ammunition, not evacuation, during the Kyiv siege as Washington offered to pull him out; the claim—first reported by the Associated Press in 2022 from a single intelligence source—drew White House pushback and denials, but went viral and was later corroborated via a Ukrainian embassy tweet. The AP and Zelenskyy’s camp stand by the quote amid ongoing scrutiny from fact-checkers, illustrating the friction between wartime reporting and government pushback while the war persisted.
The Associated Press announced layoffs affecting a small group of US-based journalists as part of a broader restructuring plan to realign its newsroom workforce.
Pulitzers 2025 crown major outlets and local-paper triumphs: The Washington Post wins Public Service for exposing Trump-era federal cuts, AP wins International Reporting, Reuters takes National Reporting and Beat Reporting for Meta, the Minnesota Star Tribune wins Breaking News for Minneapolis Catholic school shooting coverage, and the Miami Herald earns a Special Citation for Julie K. Brown’s Epstein reporting, with The New York Times taking three prizes as journalism outlets nationwide are recognized.
Four journalists, including AP freelancers, were detained in Cameroon while reporting from a migrant-deportation facility linked to the Trump administration; lawyers say the detained migrants originated elsewhere.
The debate over the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award is heating up, with controversy surrounding Sam Darnold's candidacy. Despite having a career-best season with the Minnesota Vikings, Darnold's eligibility is questioned due to the Associated Press's criteria, which emphasize overcoming illness or injury. Joe Burrow, who returned from an injury, is a leading candidate, while Darnold's supporters argue his resurgence from a marginal career should count. The AP's guidance leaves room for interpretation, making the upcoming vote contentious.
The Associated Press (AP) is set to reduce its workforce by 8% through buyouts and layoffs as it transitions to a digital-first organization, following the end of a busy presidential election cycle. This move reflects broader challenges in the news industry, with AP focusing on visual journalism and digital content. The AP has faced financial pressures, including the loss of major clients like Gannett and McClatchy, and is diversifying its revenue streams. The News Media Guild reported that 121 members would be offered buyouts, with fewer job cuts expected among union members.
The Associated Press plans to reduce its workforce by 8% through buyouts and layoffs as part of a shift towards a digital-first strategy. This move comes amid ongoing financial challenges in the news industry and follows the end of a busy election cycle. The AP aims to focus more on visual journalism and digital content, although it remains a key player in election coverage. The organization has faced revenue challenges, including the loss of major clients like Gannett and McClatchy.
The Associated Press has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 8% as part of a strategic restructuring effort. This move reflects ongoing challenges in the media industry, where organizations are adapting to changing market conditions and digital transformation.
The Associated Press (AP) can declare winners in some states immediately after polls close by analyzing multiple data sources, including AP VoteCast surveys and historical voting trends. This is typically done in uncontested or noncompetitive races where one party has a strong history of winning. The AP ensures not to call competitive races prematurely and waits for sufficient vote counts to confirm outcomes. In states with multiple time zones, the AP waits until all polls have closed before declaring a winner.