Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Associated Press
Table of Contents
References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics
Images
Raising the flag at Iwo Jima Capturing the brutality of war
Related Questions
Read Next
Sydney Opera House, Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia.
Why New York Is Called "The Big Apple" and How 8 Other Famous Cities Got Their Nicknames
The Fortune-Teller, oil on canvas by Georges de La Tour, probably the 1630s; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. (101.9 x 123.5 cm.) (The Fortune Teller)
10 Paintings You Should See at the Met in New York City
New York city skyline aerial with the Empire State Building, New York City, New York.
13 Iconic Buildings to Visit in New York City
Discover
Queen Elizabeth II addresses at opening of Parliament. (Date unknown on photo, but may be 1958, the first time the opening of Parliament was filmed.)
All 119 References in “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Explained
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. (ancient architecture; architectural ruins)
New Seven Wonders of the World
Flags of the countries of the world (flagpoles).
How Many Countries Are There in the World?
African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.
Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement
Illustration for Demystified "How Dangerous is Quicksand"
How Deadly Is Quicksand?
Statue of Nostradamus
Nostradamus and His Prophecies
Marriage. A couple getting married during a church wedding ceremony. (religion, ceremony, bride, groom)
The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church

Associated Press: Facts & Related Content

verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://www.britannica.com/facts/Associated-Press
Written and fact-checked by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of  Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them.
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

News •

Hegseth reportedly had unsecured office Internet • Apr. 25, 2025, 6:28 AM ET (Taipei Times)
Moon Jae-in becomes 4th consecutive elected South Korean president to be indicted • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:50 AM ET (CBC)
IMF warns Trump's tariffs will slow U.S., global economies as we enter 'a new era' • Apr. 23, 2025, 5:27 AM ET (CBC)
Most of AmeriCorps staff members have been placed on leave after DOGE cuts • Apr. 19, 2025, 6:54 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
Trump admin live updates: Judge denies motion to enforce order on AP access • Apr. 19, 2025, 5:04 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

Facts

Also Known As AP
Date 1848 - present
Headquarters New York City
Areas Of Involvement journalism • newspaper
Related People Peter Arnett • Fremont Lawson • Kent Cooper

Photos

Raising the flag at Iwo Jima
Capturing the brutality of war
See All Images →

Related Topics and References

Topics