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 Social Media
  Can We Predict What Will Trend on Twitter?
  A new application by MIT claims to be able to predict Twitter trends before they emerge
  by cmimanagers / on Nov 2, 2012
• in Finance
  Apple Schedules Event To Discuss $100 Billion Cash Plans
  Apple will be announcing their $100 Billion intentions in a conference call Monday morning March 19th at 9AM.
  by reedsanders / on Mar 19, 2012
• in Lifestyle
  Is Lam Leaving Tod's?
  Derek Lam is said to have left Tod’s, where he served as the brand’s creative director since 2006.
  by joaa / on Mar 12, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “breaking news”

 

• Obama Defends NSA Spying Programs

  
  VOA News: Education — Authority: 723
  U.S. President Barack Obama is defending the governments top-secret surveillance programs, while acknowledging widespread concerns the efforts are violating the privacy rights of ordinary Americans.In a television interview broadcast late Monday on PBS, Mr. Obama insisted the National Security Agency is operating its ...
  20 hours ago

• Rory MacDonald ready to send Jake Ellenberger “back to reality”

  
  Five Ounces of Pain — Authority: 482
  When the UFC decided to schedule a showdown between welterweights Rory MacDonald (14-1) and Jake Ellenberger (29-6) for UFC on FOX 8 it appeared to be little more than a solid scrap between two of the division’s top stars. However, two months later and it looks like a legitimate rivalry has started to ...
  21 hours ago

• Afghan Forces Take Over Security Responsibility

  
  VOA News: Education — Authority: 723
  Afghan President Hamid Karzai says Afghan forces are taking over responsibility for security for the entire country from the international military coalition.Mr. Karzai said Tuesday at a security handover ceremony on the outskirts of the capital, Kabul, that Afghan forces would take the lead in all security efforts, a ...
  21 hours ago

• Gas line explosion reported in Washington Parish

  
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  Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal is reporting a gas line explosion Tuesday morning in the town of Enon, just north of Isabel.Around 5:30 this morning residents began reporting the explosion that took place near Lee Road and LA. 1072. WWLTV.com...
  21 hours ago

• Tuesday weather forecast: Partly cloudy and hot

  
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   Today: Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 95. Winds from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.Tonight: Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a...
  21 hours ago

• Abu Qatada treaty endorsed by King

  
  The Blue Sector — Authority: 147
  18 June 2013 Last updated at 06:36 ET The King of Jordan has endorsed a treaty with the UK, paving the way for the extradition of radical cleric Abu Qatada. The treaty will become law once the document is published in the Jordanian government’s official gazette. In the UK, the treaty is expected to be ...
  21 hours ago

• Mobile Press-Register 200th Anniversary: Mobile regains local control, starts paid fire department (1880-1889)

  
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  It left the decade with a new city charter following a painful bankruptcy, a professional fire department and the beginnings of modern roads.The decade also marked important developments in the the evolution of Mardi Gras.
  21 hours ago

• Mobile Press-Register 200th Anniversary: Curled up in a bathtub on Christmas Day 2012

  
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  I was in a bath tub while the EF-2 tornado struck midtown Mobile on Christmas Day. The storm hit close to my Loop apartment. The citys recovery continues.
  21 hours ago

• Afghan Forces Take Over Security Responsibility

  
  VOA News: Education — Authority: 723
  Afghan President Hamid Karzai says Afghan forces are taking over responsibility for security for the entire country from the international military coalition.Mr. Karzai said Tuesday at a security handover ceremony on the outskirts of the capital, Kabul, that Afghan forces would take the lead in all security efforts, a ...
  22 hours ago

• Monsoon rains ended in Pakistan

  
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  Pakistan, Weather News : Weather is going to change again as monsoon rain spell ended in Pakistan and temperature is likely to go up . It predicted that the weather will remain hot and dry in various parts, however, thundershowers are expected in Islamabad, Northeast Punjab, Southeastern Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, ...
  22 hours ago

• Man Kicks Son to Death

  
  Uganda Picks — Authority: 144
  By Mildred Nambi The police in Rakai district are looking for a man who kicked his seven-year-old son dead while punishing him for refusing to go to school. Ronald Ssenyondo, a resident of Kyakonda village, Kasaali Sub-county, Rakai district, went into hiding after committing the offense. Kyakonda LCI Chairman Luyobya ...
  22 hours ago

• Recruitment of Bombo and Wobulenzi Town Clerks Suspended

  
  Uganda Picks — Authority: 144
  By Mildred Nambi Luweero District Service Commission has suspended the recruitment of town clerks for Wobulenzi and Bombo town councils following protests by some applicants over the shortlist. The position of Wobulenzi town clerk fell vacant in 2012 after Joseph Ssebudde resigned and took over another job in ...
  22 hours ago

• Acholi People Asked to Avoid Taking Land Matters to Court

  
  Uganda Picks — Authority: 144
  By Emmanuel Omona Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo has asked Acholi people to avoid taking land matters to court Justice Owiny-Dollo while opening the High court in Gulu on Monday said that the vice needs to be addressed collectively. Justice Owiny-Dollo explained that Acholi region needs to begin to live in peace and ...
  22 hours ago

• Youth Hurl Stones at MP’s Car

  
  Uganda Picks — Authority: 144
  By Emmanuel Omona Boisterous youth staying within Lacor trading centre and Keyo village in Amuru district have allegedly stoned at Gilbert Olanya, the Member of Parliament for Kilak County under unclear circumstances. The youth are said to have come from Lacor Primary school after a sports competition which was ...
  22 hours ago

• Woman Speaks in Tongues in Court

  
  Uganda Picks — Authority: 144
  By Sandra Birungi A woman who was defrauded spoke in tongues as she cursed the woman who had stolen her money. Phephisiwe Muranda, an employee at Parirenyatwa Hospital, while appearing in court to testify to being defrauded of $3,800 by a woman identified as Kudzai Nyoka. The accused, Nyoka denied the charges as state ...
  22 hours ago

• Hungary Charges Suspect with War Crimes

  
  VOA News: Education — Authority: 723
  Hungarian prosecutors say they have indicted a 98-year-old man on charges that he abused Jews and assisted in their deportation to Nazi death camps during World War Two.Lazslo Csatary, who was detained by Hungarian authorities last year, has denied the charges.He was arrested on information provided by the Simon ...
  22 hours ago

• Police Blamed for Releasing Suspects who Violate Children’s Rights

  
  Uganda Picks — Authority: 144
  By Emmanuel Omona The Chairman LC III for Ongako sub County, Emmanuel Okullu has blamed the police for releasing suspects who violate children’s rights. Okullu was talking in Ongako sub County where Gulu district was celebrating the International Day for African Child. Okullu accused that on several occasions the ...
  22 hours ago

• Church Offers $1,000 For People to Join

  
  Uganda Picks — Authority: 144
  By Mirembe Martina A church in Zimbabwe is offering $1,000 for people to join them. The church in question pride themselves in worshiping the devil. One of the people who was approached by some of the church’s members said the church in addition promises a good lavish lifestyle for the new recruits. “I was ...
  22 hours ago

• 3 Kenyan Illegal Immigrants Fail to Pay Court Fees

  
  Uganda Picks — Authority: 144
  By Emmanuel Omona 3 Kenyan illegal Immigrants are still languishing at the Gulu Central High Court after failing to pay their court fees. The 3 have been identified as Mohammed Ahamed, Gideon Kibibi and Koome Sebastian all from Kenyans nationals. The 3 have been detained at Central Police station for engaging in ...
  22 hours ago

• US okays bill for safety accord on RMG in B’desh

  
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  The US House of Representatives has approved a defense authorization bill that will require the military-branded garments made in Bangladesh and sold at base retail stores owned by the Department of Defense comply with an enforceable fire and building safety accord. The accord will improve conditions in Bangladesh ...
  23 hours ago

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