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AP CEO Gary Pruitt Discusses Secret Seizure of Phone Records on “Face the Nation”
Gary Pruitt, president and CEO of The Associated Press, appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on May 19 for his first television interview since the revelation that the Justice Department subpoenaed two months of phone records of AP reporters and editors. Pruitt called the government’s secret seizure of the records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative has not ruled out legal action against the Justice Department. Pruitt also told CBS that the government has no business monitoring the AP's newsgathering activities, and that the move already has had a chilling effect on … [Read More...]
AP Lifestyle Coverage Gears Up For Summer
As summer approaches, look for fresh, seasonal content in AP’s Special Edition packages of stories and photos centered on a relevant theme. The stories featured in this month’s Special Edition encompass everything outdoors, including obstacle course races, cool helmets, urban walks, trail volunteers and stroller hikes. The June Special Edition will focus on Baby Boomers, with stories on American retirees living in Latin America, creative ways to preserve and pass down wisdom through generations and products that promise to help reduce noise and stress. Special Edition content is … [Read More...]
Paginated U.S. and British Open Preview Pages Coming Soon
A ready-to-print package previewing the USGA U.S. Open will be available on June 10, followed by a preview of the British Open on July 15, as part of the AP Sports service. The pages will feature hole-by-hole layouts of the U.S. Open course at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., and the British Open course at Muirfield, as well as preview stories by AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson and additional statistics for each tournament. AP Sports Extra pages are available in AP Exchange at no additional cost to members that take AP Sports as part of Member Choice Complete or an addition to Member … [Read More...]
Widgets Now Available for Upcoming NASCAR and Indy 500 Races
AP will deliver auto racing action in the coming weeks through four compelling widgets that include photos, schedules, news and cup standings. If you haven't taken full advantage of AP's sports microsites, known as Digital News Experience, now is the time. AP members may earn up to a 50% advertising revenue share by placing the auto racing widgets on their web site home page or sports front. The next few weeks are packed with exciting and singular racing events, starting with NASCAR's Sprint All-Star Race on May 18, and culminating with the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 in … [Read More...]
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