Beat of the Week

(Honorable Mention)

AP breaks news of a spike in the number of Mauritanians migrating to US

AP showed how and why a major influx of Mauritanians is arriving in the United States.Read more

Beat of the Week

(Honorable Mention)

Climate change affects tradition among Navajo sheep herders

A pair of richly told stories and stunning visuals by AP revealed how climate change, generational shifts and other issues are impacting the Navajo tradition of herding sheep and the art of weaving using the animals’ wool.Read more

Beat of the Week

(Honorable Mention)

COVID grifters bought fancy cars and even an island

After reporting in June that thieves made off with at least $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funds, AP dug deeper to answer a simple question. What were the most unusual purchases the crooks made with the cash they grabbed?Read more