When you think of news agencies, you probably think of your local news, or perhaps the city newspaper that comes out. And they are reliable sources, sure, for what they have to offer. But where do you think your city newspaper gets its news about conflicts happening in Syria or coupes in Egypt? I certainly do not think a tiny little city has the resources to have reporters scattered across the globe. But there is a news organization that does have its reporters located all over. That organization is the leader in its field, and it is known as the Associated Press.
The way that the Associated Press works is by sharing what it finds. The AP has its reporters everywhere, who then put out AP press releases when they get news. Those press releases get sent out to all of the major news organizations in the count (more…)