breaking news

"Breaking News" is a term used in journalism that implies a recent and typically sudden news development. A story that is designated “breaking news” interrupts normal radio, television, and sometimes Internet broadcasting or publishing with a live report on a significant incident.

Historical events such as the bombing at Pearl Harbor, the stock market crash of 1929, the assassinations or assassination attempts on U.S. and world leaders, have all been considered breaking news. Other events that are not tragedies or disasters have also broken regular programming such as news in space exploration (the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969), certain sporting events, and the outcome of the O.J. Simpson double murder trial.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “breaking news”

• in Technology
  Adobe Brings Special Editions of its Top Software to Mac App Store
  Adobe announces a special edition release of two of it's most popular software titles for download.
  by kleishear / on Nov 7, 2011
• in Technology
  ASUS Transformer Prime May be the Real iPad Killer
  The new ASUS Transformer Prime is unveiled, but will it stand against the Apple iPad 2?
  by jbinc / on Oct 20, 2011
• in Gadgets
  How Does the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime Hold Up to the iPhone 4S?
  Google unveiled their latest Operating system for Android devices, Ice Cream Sandwich along with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
  by jbinc / on Oct 19, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “breaking news”

 

• Joe Paterno Dead

  
  The Conservative Journal — Authority: 85
  We truly lost a legend. Joe Paterno—a legend, lion and disgraced leader at Penn State – has died from complications of lung cancer. Joseph Vincent “Joe” Paterno was 85. His family, which includes five kids, 17 grandchildren and his wife Sue, released a statement Sunday morning to announce his death: “His ...
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• Net freedom, copyright balance urged

  
  PCT Thailand's Free Expatriates Blog — Authority: 146
  Net freedom, copyright balance urged Governments must strike a balance between policing the Internet to protect copyright and upholding freedom of expression, EU justice commissioner Viviane Reding said on Sunday. Net freedom, copyright balance urged
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• Joe Paterno Dies

  
  Toro Times | A Houston Texans Blog — Authority: 112
  According to FoxNews.com , Joe Paterno – the legendary coach from Penn State – has died. His condition was worsening overnight and sources are now claiming that he has, in fact, … [ visit site to read more ] Joe Paterno Dies - Toro Times - Toro Times - A Houston Texans Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and ...
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• School slammed for praising Natthawut

  
  PCT Thailand's Free Expatriates Blog — Authority: 146
  School slammed for praising Natthawut A school in Nakhon Si Thammarat has been heavily criticised for erecting a sign congratulating its alumnus Natthawut Saikua, a red shirt leader who is about to be appointed a cabinet minister. School slammed for praising Natthawut
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• Sai Mai police chief seeks justice

  
  PCT Thailand's Free Expatriates Blog — Authority: 146
  Sai Mai police chief seeks justice The police chief of Sai Mai insisted on Sunday the casino featuring topless hostesses believed to have been located in the district was not a permanent one as there were no gambling dens in the area. Sai Mai police chief seeks justice
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• T&T Govt working to implement death penalty – PM

  
  Stabroek News — Authority: 522
  (Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Government will work to implement the death penalty as part of a serious crime reduction tool. Persad-Bissessar was delivering an address... View full article at stabroeknews.com
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• T&T magistrate on four misconduct charges

  
  Stabroek News — Authority: 522
  (Trinidad Express) Questions have been raised about how Magistrate Avason Quinlan could continue to sit on the Bench and dispense justice when she is before a disciplinary tribunal on four charges of... View full article at stabroeknews.com
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• T20s a hit for Barbados

  
  Stabroek News — Authority: 522
  (Barbados Nation) The totals haven’t been big, but the same certainly can’t be said of the crowds at Kensington Oval. Barbados’ huge success in the ongoing regional T20 tournament has been met with... View full article at stabroeknews.com
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• Indian pride, Sachin quest add spice to final test

  
  Stabroek News — Authority: 522
  MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – India have five days at the Adelaide Oval to show some fighting spirit, restore a modicum of pride and avoid a whitewash in the fourth and final test against Australia... View full article at stabroeknews.com
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• Death toll in Nigeria’s Kano at least 178 -doctor

  
  Stabroek News — Authority: 522
  KANO, (Reuters) – The death toll from gun and bomb attacks in the northern Nigerian city of Kano has risen to at least 178, a doctor in its main hospital said today, making this by far the... View full article at stabroeknews.com
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• APNewsBreak: 2 US senators seek sanctions on Syria

  
  Kansas City Star — Authority: 574
  The United States would hit Syria with sanctions against trade as long as it continues a violent crackdown on protesters under sanctions proposed by two U.S. senators.
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• Hammond: Producers Guild Award Validates ‘The Artist’ As Its Race To Oscar Quickens

  
  Deadline.com — Authority: 132
  Hammond: PGA Awards Feature Clooney, Spielberg, Katzenberg, Mischer, Angelina The Artist And Tintin Win 2012 PGA Awards In the last two years the winner of the Producers Guild of America’s Best Picture award (aka Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures) has turned ...
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• The Washington Post Android Application : Contender For Top US Mobile News Application

  
  Android Hardware, Games, Apps News — Authority: 120
      The Washington Post Android application provides you breaking news, articles from each and every Post section, improved weather coverage, traffic news and a stunning photo journalism portfolio, and does not even charge you a cent.   Each and every section is filled with stories, photos and exciting features. A ...
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• Mansoor’s life become in danger during Pakistan’s visit

  
  E Pakistan News — Authority: 122
  Latest News – Tehran (UNN) By virtue of prevailing situation of Pakistan , some apprehensions have arise the appearance of Mansoor Ijaz before Judicial commission, said Faisal Muhammed, E Pakistan News Reported. Talking with SAHAR TV, “EU Based International Mediator” Faisal Muhammed said, As before I, ...
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• Gingrich: From Long-Shot To Comeback Kid

  
  Future News — Authority: 125
  To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please download Flash from the Adobe download website. 9:36am UK, Sunday January 22, 2012 Greg Milam, Sky’s US correspondent in South Carolina This may be the start of one of the most remarkable comebacks in modern American political ...
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• Newt Gingrich Wins South Carolina Primary

  
  Future News — Authority: 125
  To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please download Flash from the Adobe download website. 9:46am UK, Sunday January 22, 2012 Newt Gingrich has made a dramatic comeback by winning the Republican US presidential primary in South Carolina. Mr Gingrich won 41% of the vote, Mitt ...
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• Transportation chief says voters could by bypassed on I-70 tolls

  
  Kansas City Star — Authority: 574
  Missouri voters have twice rejected constitutional amendments to permit state toll roads and bridges since 1970.
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• Short Takes

  
  Bark Bark Woof Woof — Authority: 504
  Newt Gingrich won the South Carolina primary, thus breaking the streak since 1980 that the winner there will be the GOP nominee. (Trust me.) An attack by radicals in Nigeria has killed more than 100 people. Police in Somalia report an American has been kidnapped by gunmen. A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has hit ...
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• Analyst Predicts ‘Monster’ iPhone 5 Launch in 2012

  
  Theory Report — Authority: 135
  The iPhone 5 will launch in Aug and have a totally new form factor, an researcher has predicted. Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray expects a launch to be a “monster”, according to a note he sent out to investors this week and reported in Apple Insider. The logic behind Munster’s prophecy is that commotion for
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• HRW calls on West to end Arab exception

  
  Kansas City Star — Authority: 574
  Popular uprisings sweeping the Arab world exposed biases by Western governments that supported Arab autocratic rulers for the sake of "stability" while turning a blind eye to their repressive policies, Human Rights Watch said Sunday.
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