Skip to content
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
AP's profile
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Verified account
@AP

Tweets

The Associated PressVerified account

@AP

News from The Associated Press, and a taste of the great journalism produced by AP members and customers.

Global
apnews.com
Joined June 2009

Tweets

  • © 2022 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    1. The Associated Press‏Verified account @AP 11 Jul 2021

      Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson is poised to blast off for space. The thrill-seeking billionaire is taking part in a brief test flight of his space tourism company's winged rocket ship.http://apne.ws/5o2AaoH 

      98 replies 164 retweets 685 likes
      Show this thread
    2. The Associated Press‏Verified account @AP 11 Jul 2021

      Billionaire Richard Branson has taken off for space. His Virgin Galactic plane is being carried by a twin-fuselage aircraft. The plan is to have it detach at about 8 miles up, fire its rocket engine and pierce the edge of space about 55 miles up.http://apne.ws/8hf3nTh 

      36 replies 168 retweets 400 likes
      Show this thread
      The Associated Press‏Verified account @AP 11 Jul 2021

      BREAKING: Billionaire adventurer Richard Branson has reached space aboard his own winged rocket ship.http://apne.ws/zysGj7Z 

      8:29 AM - 11 Jul 2021
      • 274 Retweets
      • 687 Likes
      • Ken Otumba Edward Vodopest José A. Vazquez Aponte Kurt Steiss ⚔️ i like cat pics Patrick Pruitt Robert Marchini Irish Barber Austin Villafarra
      85 replies 274 retweets 687 likes
        1. The Associated Press‏Verified account @AP 11 Jul 2021

          Richard Branson is back on Earth after becoming the first person to blast off in his own spaceship. Branson and five crewmates from his Virgin Galactic space tourism company reached an altitude of about 53 miles over the New Mexico desert.http://apne.ws/nwPNV0D 

          56 replies 138 retweets 410 likes
          Show this thread
          Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
          Undo
        1. New conversation
        2. They call me The Capuchin‏ @kavalerov 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @AP

          pic.twitter.com/b8YTeDxEzA

          2 replies 5 retweets 53 likes
        3. Capt. Dan  🚀 Scourge of the Kármán Line‏ @DanielEBennett 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @kavalerov @AP

          😂😆😂

          0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        4. End of conversation
        1. Charles Benjamin‏ @charlesbdb 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @AP

          This would be cool if the world wasn’t on fire, but you do you Richy Rich

          0 replies 3 retweets 32 likes
          Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
          Undo
        1. New conversation
        2. Al‏ @alefeusch 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @AP

          And, in equally exciting news, I'm about to make a coffee.

          2 replies 0 retweets 55 likes
        3. Matt‏ @RedManMatt11 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @alefeusch @AP

          Me too!

          0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        4. End of conversation
        1. Leslie C‏ @itslesliec 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @AP

          Not gonna lie, all I wanted as a kid was to go to space. Happy for Sir Richard Branson. Rooting for Bezos to have an equally successful flight.

          0 replies 3 retweets 8 likes
          Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
          Undo
        1. Brad‏ @bradzaguate 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @AP

          Highest billionaire in history.

          0 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
          Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
          Undo
        1. New conversation
        2. SR  🇿🇲‏ @Custardboy2 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @AP @NASAWatch

          Explain in football terms

          2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        3. ZaZa‏ @HolesMad 11 Jul 2021
          Replying to @Custardboy2 @AP @NASAWatch

          The goalie has a hat trick against the best defense

          0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        4. End of conversation

      Loading seems to be taking a while.

      Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

        Promoted Tweet

        false

        • © 2022 Twitter
        • About
        • Help Center
        • Terms
        • Privacy policy
        • Cookies
        • Ads info