Associated Press
Associated Press
Search for news and metadata from Associated Press.
Access to trusted news source
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Register for an API key on the developer portal. Use the key to authenticate requests when searching news and metadata.
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About this API
The Associated Press API provides access to news content and metadata from the Associated Press, a well-known global news organization. Developers can use this API to search and retrieve news articles, enabling integration of trusted news data into their applications.
This API is suitable for developers building news aggregation platforms, media monitoring tools, or any application requiring up-to-date news content with rich metadata. By leveraging the Associated Press's extensive news coverage, users can access reliable and timely information.
Authentication is handled via an API key, ensuring secure access to the service. The API primarily supports RESTful requests, making it compatible with a wide range of development environments and programming languages.
What you can build
- 1Display latest news from Associated Press
- 2Search news articles by keywords
- 3Aggregate news metadata for analysis
- 4Build news discovery applications
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Access to trusted news source
- Includes detailed news metadata
- Supports keyword-based search
Getting started
Register for an API key on the developer portal. Use the key to authenticate requests when searching news and metadata.
FAQ
Do I need an API key to use the Associated Press API?+
Yes, an API key is required to authenticate and access the API.
What kind of data can I retrieve from this API?+
You can retrieve news articles and associated metadata from the Associated Press.
Is the API based on REST?+
Yes, the API primarily supports RESTful requests.
Can I use this API from client-side browser applications?+
Since the API requires an API key, it is generally recommended to use it from server-side applications to keep the key secure.
Is HTTPS required for API requests?+
While not explicitly stated, HTTPS is typically required for secure API communication.
Technical details
- Auth type
- api_key
- Pricing
- free
- Protocols
- REST
- Response time
- 210 ms
- Last health check
- 7/14/2026, 5:45:47 AM