In the past, the APs 1,500 member newspapers, along with thousands of broadcast news organizations that use its services, have voted for the top stories of the year. The AP will continue to run that survey and will publish both top 10 lists.
The Facebook vote isnt a scientific poll, but it illustrates news organizations increasing embrace of social networking Web sites to interact with their audiences.
The AP and other international news organizations also are using Facebook this month to run an online hub that invites readers to interact with journalists covering the climate-change negotiations in Copenhagen.
Voting for the top news stories ends Dec. 17. This years choices include the inauguration of President Barack Obama, the death of Michael Jackson and the state of the U.S. economy. Users can also submit suggestions for a top story.
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On the Net:
http://www.facebook.com/APTopStories2009
http://www.facebook.com/TheClimatePool