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12/05/2007: "AP Stylebook Update Regarding Headlines"

An AP Stylebook entry has been updated:

Editor's Note: AP Stylebook entries on headlines have been changed. A change in AP style that periods are not needed in US and UN in headlines.

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headlines

Only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.
Follow story style in spelling, but use numerals for all numbers and single quotes for quotation marks. Exception: use US and UN (no periods) in all headlines.
Online: For online subscribers so desiring, AP systems convert headlines to a version with all words capitalized.

Note from Susanna: I wonder how this affects online style? This is a major change in headlines. I'll try and find out for you and will let you know.