The Associated Press

About

The Associated Press (AP) is a global news cooperative that provides comprehensive coverage to media outlets. Founded in 1846 by five New York City newspapers to cover the Mexican-American War, it is the oldest and largest news agency in the United States. The AP is headquartered in New York City and operates as a cooperative, allowing member newspapers to share costs and resources for news gathering. Over the years, it has expanded to include bureaus in 99 countries, making it a leading source of international news. The AP is known for its nonpartisan stance, providing unbiased reports to media outlets across the political spectrum. It employs thousands of journalists and staff, offering extensive coverage of global events. The AP also publishes the widely used AP Stylebook, a standard guide for newswriting. Its technological innovations have included early adoption of telegraphy, radio teleprinters, and satellite transmissions. Today, the AP continues to evolve, offering multimedia services and online news platforms to meet the changing needs of the media landscape.