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For nearly two centuries, The Associated Press has set the standard for independent, nonpartisan and fact-based journalism. We are transparent about our news values and principles, which guide all AP journalists and everything we do.

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Our history

Since 1846, we have been breaking news and covering the world’s biggest stories, always committed to the highest standards of accurate, factual and nonpartisan journalism. We were founded as an independent news cooperative, whose members are U.S. newspapers and broadcasters, steadfast in our mission to inform the world. AP remains independent, beholden only to the facts and the public interest. From delivering the news via pony express in 1846 to serving digital audiences, we are always innovating to provide fast and factual news and information.

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From New York to London and in 230 locations in nearly 100 countries, our teams around the world strive for excellence, inside and outside the newsroom. Our journalists go to great lengths, often overcoming tremendous obstacles, to report the news quickly and accurately with the utmost attention paid to AP’s high standards.

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Kashmiri Muslim devotees offer prayer outside the shrine of Sufi saint Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Dec. 9, 2019. Hundreds of devotees gathered at the shrine for the 11-day festival that marks the death anniversary of the Sufi saint. The image was part of a series of photographs by Associated Press photographers which won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

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We have led the news industry since our founding in 1846, championing independent, nonpartisan and fact-based journalism across the globe. We are fierce supporters of press freedom, journalist safety and intellectual property protection. In 2005, we established the AP Emergency Relief Fund to help our colleagues around the world when they are affected by conflict and disaster.

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Kashmiri Muslim devotees offer prayer outside the shrine of Sufi saint Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Dec. 9, 2019. Hundreds of devotees gathered at the shrine for the 11-day festival that marks the death anniversary of the Sufi saint. The image was part of a series of photographs by Associated Press photographers which won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)

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The outstanding work of our journalists has been recognized with numerous awards. We’ve won 59 Pulitzer Prizes, including 36 for photography, since the award was established in 1917.

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Our year

Read about AP’s reach, impact and more over the last year in our 2023 Annual Report.

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