AP News: World & Local

Stay informed for free with AP News. Follow coverage of breaking news and live updates, watch the latest videos, and get timely reporting of the biggest stories in the U.S. and around the world, along with local coverage from hundreds of trusted sources. With journalists in nearly 100 countries, AP News gives you award-winning, independent journalism and factual reporting with no paywall.

KNOW WHEN IMPORTANT NEWS BREAKS
Get push notifications as stories develop. Your notifications, your way - customize your news alerts to receive only the updates you want.

LIVE COVERAGE OF DEVELOPING STORIES
Follow stories as events unfold with live updates from AP journalists.

FOLLOW THE NEWS THAT MATTERS TO YOU
Personalize your AP News experience around the topics and stories you care about, from world and U.S. news to politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more.

GO BEYOND THE HEADLINE
Explore curated coverage hubs that bring together reporting, insight, and context around major world events and developing stories.

SEE THE STORY THROUGH AP PHOTOGRAPHY
Explore AP's award-winning photojournalism, informative videos and visual coverage from the U.S. and around the world.

UPDATES AT A GLANCE
Our topic and photography widgets bring the latest headlines and top photos of the day from around the world to your home screen.

SPORTS YOUR WAY
Keep up with major sports stories and the weekly AP Top 25 polls. Take part in the season - submit your Fan Poll to see how your picks stack up against thousands of other fans and join the debate.

JOIN THE AP NEWS COMMUNITY
Share your perspective in moderated comments and connect with other readers around the stories shaping the world.

PLAY, VOTE, AND TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Challenge yourself with quizzes, take part in polls and explore journalism in new, interactive ways with AP Play.

EXPLORE INTERACTIVE NEWS EXPERIENCES
Enrich your news experience with interactive graphics, immersive stories and detailed election results.

BOOKMARK AND SHARE
Save the stories and videos you want to revisit and share the news you care about with the people that matter the most.

TODAY IN HISTORY
Come back every day for Today In History and discover major events, anniversaries and notable figures connected to each day in history.

READ IN ENGLISH/LEER EN ESPAÑOL
Access AP journalism and timely headlines in English and Spanish. Titulares de actualidad en inglés y español.

ACCESSIBILITY AND CUSTOMIZATION
Make all the customizations you need for the reading experience that works for you. Dark mode? Larger font sizes? Fewer photos? We’ve got it covered.

AP News brings the global reporting of The Associated Press together with coverage from trusted local and international sources. For nearly 180 years, The Associated Press has delivered factual, nonpartisan news from around the world. We believe journalism is a public good, which is why AP News gives readers access to reporting from journalists in nearly 100 countries with no paywall.

Recent changes:
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