Capitalize proper nouns and proper names: John, Mary, Nelson, Facebook. Capitalize common nouns such as party, river and street when part of a proper name: Democratic Party, Ohio River, Poynter ...

Use of First Names. Use people's first and last names on initial reference (following AP Style), and use only a last name in subsequent references. In stories featuring two people with the same last ...

Does not follow AP style. Titles/Professional titles. In general, follow AP Style. Capitalize title when it immediately precedes the name . Example: Professor of Pathology John Smith, M.D. Do not ...

The AP's Style Guide for Religion, ... The Associated Press has declared that there are ... use "Walsh" to refer to "Sister Mary Ann Walsh," after spelling out her full name and title on the first ...

See titles. FULL NAMES: ... We follow the Associated Press style of writing and its rules for referencing subjects. Following a consistent style is essential to our newsroom, ...

The AP regularly reviews its style guidance regarding name changes, in part to ensure its guidance reflects common usage. We’ll continue to apply that approach to this guidance and make updates ...

Trump’s order only carries authority within the United States. Mexico, as well as other countries and international bodies, do not have to recognize the name change. The Gulf of Mexico has carried ...

The AP regularly reviews its style guidance regarding name changes, in part to ensure its guidance reflects common usage. We’ll continue to apply that approach to this guidance and make updates ...