BRIAN CAROVILLANO

A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior.

“This far-reaching initiative will transform how we cover the climate story,” Pace said. The grant is for more than $8 million over three years, and about 20 of the climate journalists will be new hires. The AP has appointed Peter Prengaman as its climate and environment news director to lead the team. Some 50 AP journalists have jobs funded through grants. Carovillano said he's noticed a difference in morale in his organization because of the growth achieved through new funding.

The Associated Press is announcing a grant that will allow it to assign more than two dozen journalists around the world to cover climate issues.

The journey from the heart of Beijing to the alpine ski venue is only about 120 kilometers (75 miles), but getting there via the Olympic transit system — hermetically sealed against COVID-19 — makes for a rather epic journey.

Be it sports, politics, hacking or war, the recent history of Russia’s relationship with the world can be summed up in one phrase: They get away with it.

Former AP executive and foreign correspondent Larry Heinzerling has died after a short illness.

Sally Buzbee, senior vice president and executive editor of The Associated Press, has been named executive editor of The Washington Post.

The release of body camera footage showing a Chicago police officer fatally shooting a 13-year-old was another test for news organizations.

Though details remain murky, demonstrations are expected at state capitols beginning Sunday and leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)NEW YORK – While monitoring online chatter about protests at state capitols in advance of next week's presidential inauguration, the Seattle Times came across a chilling description for journalists: soft targets. Radnovich will cover demonstrations at Oregon's statehouse, bringing a significant advantage to the job. In many war zones, journalists make sure they are clearly identified as press so they are not mistaken for enemy combatants. “We will revisit that if things go south.”A six-foot fence has been installed around the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan.