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Jan 09, 2014

Mother Of New York Man Found In D.C. Through Photo Says He’ll Get Help

Nicolas Simmons’ parents say he’ll get any help he needs.

Jan 06, 2014

Missing New York Man Found In D.C. Through AP Photograph

A missing 20-year-old man from upstate New York was found in D.C. after he was photographed by the Associated Press warming himself on a steam grate near the Capitol.

May 14, 2013

Holder Says He Recused Himself From Investigation That Included to AP Phone Probe

The attorney general also defended the investigation that led to the seizure of two months’ worth of AP phone records.

May 13, 2013

Justice Department Secretly Obtained Associated Press Phone Records

The Justice Department obtained two months of telephone records from a group of reporters and editors at the Associated Press in a secret probe, the AP itself reports.

May 02, 2013

Poll Finds 79 Percent Don’t Want Washington Football Team to Change Name

Despite a few months of bristling criticism over its name, the Washington football team has widespread support for doing nothing in the face of accusations that its name constitutes a racial slur, according to a new poll from the Associated Press.

Apr 23, 2013

Associated Press Twitter Account Gets Hacked, Badly

If you’re going to hack the AP’s Twitter account, at least make your phony tweets comport to AP Style.

Jan 10, 2013

At Old Ebbitt Grill, You Leave Tip and They Give You The News

If you’re feeling the need to always be connected to the news of the day, the Old Ebbitt Grill will make it easier for you: the restaurant will now hand you a list of the most current top headlines alongside your check.

May 30, 2012

Associated Press Asks Police to Keep Prostitutes Away From D.C. Bureau

The Associated Press wants D.C. Police to declare the area around the newswire service’s Washington bureau a “prostitution-free zone,” according to a newsroom memo.

Dec 21, 2007

Morning Roundup: Almost There Edition

Happy Almost Holidays, Washington. With both Monday and Tuesday counting as a holiday for the federal government this year, most of D.C. is staring down a nice, long holiday break today. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, federal holidays are great for a lot of other reasons besides a day off – you don’t have to feed parking meters, for instance. But The Examiner reports that that fact isn’t stopping people from shoveling coins into…

Dec 20, 2007

Blind Kitten Missing With Stolen Car

The Associated Press brings the heartbreaking tale of a stolen car taken from near 10th and S Streets NW on Wednesday with a blind kitten inside that needs medical attention. Two employees from Homeward Trails Animal Rescue were getting ready to take two foster animals to the vet — a dog, and Wonder, a kitten born without eyes. They said they were standing outside the car at about 4 p.m. for just a few moments,…

 
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