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The Associated Press is the largest news-gathering organization in the world, disseminating news stories, photographs, graphics, audio and video.
Operating as a not-for-profit cooperative and based in New York City, the AP is owned by 1,500 daily newspaper members in the United States. Its mission is to be a global news network. The AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus throughout the world. Founded in 1846, the AP considers itself to be the world's most trusted independent news source.
The cooperative, running in a 24-hour news cycle, helps members distribute their stories and other content to other members and also picks up member stories for i...
Operating as a not-for-profit cooperative and based in New York City, the AP is owned by 1,500 daily newspaper members in the United States. Its mission is to be a global news network. The AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus throughout the world. Founded in 1846, the AP considers itself to be the world's most trusted independent news source.
The cooperative, running in a 24-hour news cycle, helps members distribute their stories and other content to other members and also picks up member stories for i...
The Associated Press is the largest news-gathering organization in the world, disseminating news stories, photographs, graphics, audio and video.
Operating as a not-for-profit cooperative and based in New York City, the AP is owned by 1,500 daily newspaper members in the United States. Its mission is to be a global news network. The AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus throughout the world. Founded in 1846, the AP considers itself to be the world's most trusted independent news source.
The cooperative, running in a 24-hour news cycle, helps members distribute their stories and other content to other members and also picks up member stories for its use. It distributes content to 121 countries and in four languages. The AP has won 49 Pulitzer Prizes in reporting and story-telling and 30 for photography.
Operating as a not-for-profit cooperative and based in New York City, the AP is owned by 1,500 daily newspaper members in the United States. Its mission is to be a global news network. The AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus throughout the world. Founded in 1846, the AP considers itself to be the world's most trusted independent news source.
The cooperative, running in a 24-hour news cycle, helps members distribute their stories and other content to other members and also picks up member stories for its use. It distributes content to 121 countries and in four languages. The AP has won 49 Pulitzer Prizes in reporting and story-telling and 30 for photography.
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Associated Press CEO calls records seizure 'unconstitutional'
The Associated Press' president and chief executive says the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records has already had a chilling effect on news gathering, a week after the subpoenas were revealed publicly. Gary Pruitt on...
Tags: Corporate Officers, Barack Obama
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WDBJ7 to air episode of "The Andy Griffith Show" featuring the late George Lindsey on Monday
WDBJ7 will air an episode of "The Andy Griffith Show" featuring the late George Lindsey on Monday. Lindsey passed away early Sunday morning after a brief illness. Lindsey played Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" from 1964 to 1968, and its successor,...
Tags: Petroleum Industry, The Andy Griffith Show (tv program), Andy Griffith, Funeral Parlor and Crematorium, George Lindsey
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WDBJ7 Wins Five Virginia Associated Press Awards of Excellence
WDBJ7, Your Hometown News Leader, captured four top spots in the Virginia Associated Press awards of excellence for work produced in 2011. Presented at a luncheon ceremony in Richmond today, both the WDBJ7 First Alert Weather team (Robin Reed, Brent...
Tags: Entertainment, Bedford County (Virginia), Radio Industry, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Radio
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UPDATED: Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments in Amherst County killer's case
It took the Virginia Supreme Court less than 10 minutes to hear the two death penalty cases of an inmate who is not pursuing his appeals. The justices asked no questions Thursday, and lawyers for Robert Gleason Jr. offered no reasons their client...
Tags: Murder, Justice System, Amherst County, Crime, Law and Justice, Prisons
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In reversal, Grayson County OKs spiritual center
Civil liberties lawyers representing a planned interfaith retreat in Grayson County say officials in the
southwest Virginia community have reversed their opposition and granted a permit for the center.
The Rutherford Institute said Wednesday the...Tags: Discrimination, Grayson County
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Virginia ABC says TV show about moonshining is "misleading"
The Associated PressVirginia alcohol regulators say the Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners" television show is misleading viewers into thinking the state is tolerating illegal booze manufacturing. The television series depicts those who brew their own moonshine and local...Tags: Entertainment, Moonshiners (tv program), Concerts, ABC (tv network), Discovery Communications, Inc.
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Police identify Virginia Tech shooter
Friday recap: Virginia State Police have identified the gunman who they say killed a Virginia Tech police officer and himself Thursday.
Investigators say Ross Truett Ashley of Radford shot and killed officer Deriek Crouse, and then took his own life....Tags: Transportation, Criminals, Suicide, Law Enforcement, Realty
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UPDATED: Dedication of Martin Luther King Junior Memorial is postponed
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WASHINGTON (AP) --
A planned weekend dedication of the Martin Luther King Junior Memorial on the National Mall has been postponed until September or October.
Approaching Hurricane Irene dashed hopes of paying tribute to the late civil rights...Tags: Weather, Martin Luther King Jr., Tropical Weather, Arts, Arts and Culture
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Target and other retailers announce Black Friday shopping hours
Anchor/ReporterThere are about 25 days until Black Friday, and stores are already getting the word out about their early morning shopping hours. Walmart, Target and Kohl's will be opening at midnight on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The Associated Press is also...Tags: Target Brands, Inc., Black Friday (shopping), Kohl's Illinois, Inc., Toys "R" Us, Inc., Macy's, Inc.
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UPDATED: Police identify man they believe shot deputies in Buchanan Co.
Authorities in Buchanan County identified the alleged shooter of four sheriff's deputies in Buchanan County as Randy Newberry, 52, of Vansant. Newberry was killed when police say he pointed a gun at officers.
The deputies who were killed were Billy...Tags: CBS Corp., Virginia, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Law Enforcement
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Vick signs 1-year deal with Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Michael Vick has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Pro Bowl quarterback was designated as the team's franchise player February 15th. He signed the franchise tender Wednesday.
Under rules of the...Tags: Michael Vick, Contracts, Prisons, Football, Politics
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Updated: Az. Congresswoman, Several Others, Shot in Grocery Store
Update: 3:00 p.m. Sunday
The Associated Press is reporting that the second man authorities were looking for has been cleared of any involvement in Saturday's mass shooting.
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