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”

 

• Man charged in Independence slaying

  
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  A second man has been charged in an Independence shooting that left a man dead last week.
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• Large funnel cloud touches down near Oklahoma City

  
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  A large tornado is bearing down near Oklahoma City, part of a series of severe storms expected across portions of the Midwest.
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• KC Symphony board leadership shifts as Helzberg moves to emeritus status

  
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  After guiding the transformation of the Kansas City Symphony for 18 years, Shirley Helzberg steps down as board chair, hands reins to board member William M. Lyons.
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• OSHA slaps Wolf Creek power plant operator for firing a whistleblower

  
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  The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Enercon Services Inc. to reinstate the employee who had reported unsafe conditions. The company plans to appeal.
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• Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson Are Allowed To Date Other People

  
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  Rob’s moved out of Kristen’s home and their relationship is in turmoil. Plus, a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that Rob and Kristen are allowed to date other people. We’re extremely upset over this new development — are you? Kristen Stewart’s affair with Rupert Sanders has allegedly put a ...
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• Khloe Kardashian Gets Invisalign — Her Doc Explains The Treatment

  
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  Wire braces are a thing of the past thanks to Invisalign, clear trays that shift teeth just like traditional braces. Celebs like Khloe Kardashian and Katy Perry have gotten the treatment, and the doc who treats Khloe is telling HollywoodLifers EXCLUSIVELY why and when it can work for you! Celebs may appear perfect ...
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• Andre Ward Decides to Relinquish WBC Super Middleweight Emeritus Title

  
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  Andre Ward is upset with the WBC for stripping him of his title, and hes saying thanks, but no thanks for his champion emeritus status at 168 pounds in the WBC.  Ward released a statement regarding his carefully thought-out decision to abandon his emeritus status. It is provided in full by the  World Boxing ...
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• The old two-year college try: John Maginnis

  
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  In the past five hard years of higher educations declining state support, rising tuition, defecting faculty and deteriorating facilities, college leaders have stuck together and let the Board of Regents coordinate their requests for funding from the Legislature. A lot...
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• Olathe graduation ceremonies to be held tonight as planned

  
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  Olathe canceled graduation ceremonies for all four high schools on Sunday and rescheduled them for Monday.
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• Robert Pattinson Moves His Things Out Of Kristen Stewart’s House

  
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  Oh no! R-Patz was reportedly spotted lugging a whole bunch of stuff out of Kristen’s house and transporting it back to his place. He was even taking the dogs with him! This just makes the breakup feel even more real — on May 19,  Robert Pattinson   was reportedly seen moving all of his things out of  ...
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• Matt Riddle: “Bellator is doing a lot of great things right now, and I want to be a part of it.”

  
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  The UFC releases fighters on a monthly basis and often does so in bulk, so it’s rarely a surprise to see a familiar face flash across the news wire based on newfound free agency. However, when welterweight Matt Riddle was axed by the organization earlier this year it drew some attention based on the cut being ...
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• Head of Missouris social services agency resigns

  
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  Gov. Jay Nixon named Alan Freeman director of the Department of Social Services in December. Freeman will return to his position as president and chief executive officer of Grace Hill Health Centers Inc. in in St. Louis.
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• Population Control: Our Planet’s Biggest Threat Is You And Your Genitals

  
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  Despite what is said by right-wing politicians, the media, and general nut jobs, climate change is out of control and threatens our existence as humans on this planet. The driving cause of climate change is our massive population, which continues to grow, thanks to the average human’s biological, ego-driven need to ...
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• Jefferson Parish hospital officials to discuss potential lease at Metairie meeting Monday night

  
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  East Jefferson General Hospital officials are holding a public meeting Monday night in Metairie to discuss a legislative proposal to allow for the lease of Jefferson Parishs two public hospitals without voters approval
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• Karrueche Tran Joined Chris Brown At BBMA While Rihanna Dined Alone

  
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  Uh oh! While Rihanna was eating alone in Santa Monica, Chris hit up the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas with none other than his ex Karrueche, and they hung out in his trailer! Chris Brown ,  Rihanna  and Karrueche Tran are back in the world’s most controversial love triangle!  Rihanna failed to show up at ...
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• State monitoring of charter schools falls short, report finds

  
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  The promise to the public for New Orleans many independent charter schools is that although they have broad freedom to operate and educate as their leaders see fit, the state is keeping its eyes open for fraud and abuse. But...
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• Tributes to Owen Black, other autistic children found dead

  
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  Owen Black, 8, is being remembered on social media.
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• Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Fought About Affair Before Splitting

  
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  Will Rob and Kristen ever be able to get over her cheating scandal with Rupert Sanders? A new report claims that their recent breakup was spurred by a fight over the year-old affair. Kristen Stewart   is reportedly still being punished for a mistake she made in July 2012. Before breaking up on May 18, Kristen ...
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• Emmy Rossum’s Billboard Music Awards Hair — Get Her Retro Look

  
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  The ‘Shameless’ star looked retro and modern at the same time at the 2013 Billboard Awards on May 19 — get the how-to on her hairstyle direct from her stylist below! Emmy Rossum , 26, looked ultra glam on the blue carpet of the 2013 Billboard Awards in Las Vegas. She presented an award and looked stunning in ...
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• An overzealous federal bureaucracy exposed in scandals: James Varney/links

  
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  Over the weekend, Washington saw incremental growth on both the IRS and the Justice Department scandals. But theres a fairly full-blown case emerging the federal government isnt maintaining a level playing field under the Obama administration.First, the latest on the...
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