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‘This City Was Black': AP audio series explores culture and identity in New York

Known as a rich melting pot of cultures, New York City would not be the place it is today without the contributions of Black people.

 

LISTEN: Liam Coen discusses Jaguars’ improvement and Jaxson Dart talks John Harbaugh

Jaguars coach Liam Coen discusses Jacksonville’s improvement in his first season, developing Trevor Lawrence and being a finalist for AP NFL Coach of the Year.

 

LISTEN: Broncos star Nik Bonitto says the team has full confidence in backup QB Jarrett Stidham

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto discusses the upcoming AFC championship game against New England, the team’s emotions after losing starting quarterback Bo Nix, the confidence he has in backup QB Jarrett Stidham and being named a finalist for the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.

 

LISTEN: Donald Trump’s second first term’s theme is ‘determination,’ AP reporters say

In the year since President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, he’s made sweeping policy changes, eliminated hundreds of government jobs, battled dozens of cases in courts and most recently, deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to major American cities in an effort to tackle immigr

 

Forecasters warn of a ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm from Texas to the Carolinas

Forecasters are warning that a new storm could bring ice and power outages across the South this weekend.

 

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LISTEN: All-Pro QB Matthew Stafford credits teammates, Rams coach Sean McVay for his success

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford talks about having an All-Pro season at age 37, credits his teammates and coach Sean McVay for his success and says his primary focus is on advancing in the playoffs.

 

LISTEN: Titans star Jeffery Simmons says the team has a bright future because of Cam Ward

Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons talks about his fourth straight Pro Bowl season, being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award and says Tennessee has a bright future because of rookie quarterback Cam Ward.

 

LISTEN: Eagles CB Kelee Ringo says team filled with ‘ballers’ who are blessed with a lot of talent

Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo talks about playing for a national champion at Georgia and a Super Bowl champion in the NFL and having several of his Bulldogs teammates in Philadelphia.

 

LISTEN: Denver’s Zach Allen says Broncos are treating matchup against Jaguars like a playoff game

Broncos Pro Bowl defensive lineman Zach Allen talks about the team’s quest for a division title and the AFC’s No. 1 seed, this week’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, his success in defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s system and the winning culture coach Sean Payton brought to the organiza

 

LISTEN: Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy says Baltimore has moved past controversial loss to Steelers

Ravens Pro Bowl linebacker Kyle Van Noy talks about Baltimore’s upcoming game against Joe Burrow and the Bengals, compares Lamar Jackson to Tom Brady and discusses being nominated for the Art Rooney sportsmanship award.

 

LISTEN: Derrick Henry expects a physical battle against rival Steelers in matchup for first place

Ravens five-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry discusses Baltimore’s upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for first place in the AFC North, how he’s sustained excellence for a decade in the NFL and being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

 

LISTEN: Jaguars Pro Bowl edge rusher Arik Armstead discusses how the team is changing the narrative

Jacksonville Jaguars two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Arik Armstead discusses the team’s turnaround under first-year coach Liam Coen, emphasizes the team can’t overlook the Titans this week and shares about his choice for the NFL’s ‘My Cause, My Cleats’ campaign.

 

LISTEN: Behind the AP investigation into crossing guard safety, death

WASHINGTON (AP) — An investigation by The Associated Press and Cox Media Group Television Stations found school crossing guards face dangerous conditions, with many injured or killed on the job.

 

LISTEN: Saints linebacker Demario Davis says the team is building momentum in challenging season

Saints All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis discusses playing for a rebuilding team, maintaining a high level of play at age 36 and more.

 

LISTEN: Bills’ Damar Hamlin says he was built to handle adversity even before cardiac arrest

Bills safety Damar Hamlin talks about overcoming a cardiac arrest on the field nearly three years ago, how he’s helping his teammates now while sidelined with another injury and his upcoming role in a Christmas movie.

 

LISTEN: What we know about the Louvre crown jewel heist as told by AP reporter John Leicester

In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from chief correspondent in Paris, John Leicester covering the Louvre heist — a stunning theft that has shaken the art world and raised questions about museum security.

 

LISTEN: Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown says a culture change has led to team’s turnaround

Carolina Panthers star defensive tackle Derrick Brown discusses the team’s upcoming game against New Orleans, their upset win at Green Bay, why the culture has changed in the organization and how his love for the game grew when he missed last season following a knee injury.

 

Takeaways from AP, Cox Media Group investigation into injuries and deaths of school crossing guards

School crossing guards are important in making sure kids get to school safely. But those guards work under dangerous conditions that can threaten their lives.

 

School crossing guards face life-threatening dangers on the job

An investigation by The Associated Press and Cox Media Group Television Stations found that school crossing guards face dangerous conditions, with many injured or killed on the job.

 

LISTEN: Bijan Robinson appreciates respect from his peers, praises Michael Penix Jr.'s poise

Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl running back Bijan Robinson says he appreciates praise from peers like Saquon Barkley and wants to be the best he can be for his teammates and fans.

 

LISTEN: Tim Tebow says new QBs are more prepared to play but still need time to develop and grow

Two-time national champion quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow says quarterbacks are more prepared to play at both the collegiate and NFL levels but they still need time to develop and grow.

 

LISTEN: Parsons downplays return to Dallas, says sacking his mentor Dak Prescott will be ‘painful’

Sacking Dak Prescott would be bittersweet for Micah Parsons. The two-time All-Pro pass rusher downplayed his upcoming return to Dallas and expressed his feelings about potentially taking down his friend and former teammate on the latest “On Football with the AP’s Rob Maaddi.”

 

LISTEN: Packers coach Matt LaFleur discusses a tough division and Jordan Love’s growth as a leader

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur joins “On Football with AP’s Rob Maaddi” to discuss playing in a tough division, Jordan Love’s growth as a leader and more.

 

LISTEN: NFL MVP Josh Allen talks comeback, leadership and marriage

NFL MVP Josh Allen joins “On Football with AP’s Rob Maaddi” to discuss his sensational performance in Week 1, high expectations for the Buffalo Bills, leadership and more, including newlywed advice.

 

AP reporters reflect on Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later

Hurricane Katrina was a major storm when it made landfall in New Orleans in August 2005. It claimed more than 1,400 lives, destroyed entire neighborhoods and caused $151 billion in damage.

 

A test of the mind and body: The story behind AP’s stage to stage coverage of the Tour De France

The Tour de France - one of the world’s biggest sports races - is a test of the mind and body. The 112th edition features over 180 riders covering 2,000 miles, ranging from flat surfaces to mountainous climbs, with significant elevation changes.

 

AP lifestyles reporter explains the origins, benefits of chair yoga and its surge in popularity

Chair yoga adapts traditional yoga for older adults and those with physical limitations. As older adults embrace active lifestyles, chair yoga has surged in popularity.

 

Five years later: How the murder of George Floyd changed America

Five years after the murder of George Floyd, the ripple effects of that summer are still being felt to this day.

 

10,000 pages of records about Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 assassination are released, on Trump’s order

About 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy have been released, including handwritten notes by the gunman, who said the Democratic presidential candidate “must be disposed of.”

 

Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation

In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants, or xenotransplants, over the last few years.

 

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