The Associated Press has officially launched its Mobile News Network that gives consumers access to local, national and international news from more than 100 publishers, Editor & Publisher reports.

Optimized for the iPhone, the mobile Web site can be accessed from the iPhone's Web application selection or viewed at www.apnews.com.

The Mobile News Network is the first product to come out of the AP's Digital Cooperative initiative, whose goal is to discover new digital distribution methods for content from AP members.

If you don't have an iPhone, don't fret; there are plans in place to offer versions of the site for additional advanced handsets and to add content from more sources.