The Washington Post focuses on news from the nation's capital, including national business, political issues, commerce, federal regulations and finance. There is also coverage of sports, entertainment, features, local and world news. Lead times vary.

The Wall Street Journal is considered the most widely-read periodical in the nation's business and investment community. Information in the paper is also distributed to many Dow Jones outlets, including news service and specialized financial and commodity reports. The lead time for feature and news coverage is one day to one week. The lead time for The Wall Street Journal Reports is three to five months, although stories are often developed during the two or three months immediately preceding the issue. The lead time for Marketplace and Enterprise is two months. Deadlines are at 5:30pm ET for in-depth business and Marketplace stories and 3pm ET for shorter stories.

The Boston Globe focuses on news for the general public in the New England area as well as state, national and international news. Other coverage areas include business, healthcare, technology, features, lifestyle, arts and sports. There is also an emphasis on regional and suburban coverage. Lead times vary depending on the department.

New York Post is a tabloid-format newspaper aimed at the general public in the New York City area. The publication covers local and regional news, business, sports, entertainment, celebrities, fashion and travel.

Founded in 1848, Associated Press is an international news organization offering news, photos, graphics, audio and video for 1,700 newspapers and 5,000 radio and television outlets in the United States as well as newspaper, radio and television subscribers internationally. There are bureaus worldwide representing over one hundred countries. It features a massive digital photo network, a continuously updated online news service, a television news service and one of the largest radio networks in the United States. The AP's Web site tracks changes in the media and provides breaking news like its wire service. There are various departments covering a variety of news, including international news, national news, spot news from around the United States, regional coverage, Washington, business, technology, finance, health, science, arts, entertainment and sports. The Associated Press has received 48 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization in the categories for which it can compete. It has 29 photo Pulitzers, the most of any news organization. Daybook items for New York City should go to the alternate email. Tips: Do not send attachments in emails. If the story is of regional significance, send to a local AP bureau. The AP has a bureau in every state. To send press releases to specific departments, consult the list of beats, AP editors and writers, and the release will be forwarded to the appropriate party. The AP only wants exclusive pitches.