The term AP RIVAL refers to the Associated PRESS (AP) and its main competitor, United PRESS International (UPI). WIRE is a four-letter word that refers to the transmission of news stories via telegraph or telephone lines. WIREPHOTO is a nine-letter word that refers to the transmission of photographs via telegraph or telephone lines. REUTERS is a seven-letter word that refers to the Reuters news agency, which is a major international news organization. PRESS is a five-letter word that refers to the printing of news stories in newspapers and other publications. UPI is a three-letter word that refers to the United PRESS International news agency, which is a major international news organization and the main rival of the Associated PRESS.