I awoke to breaking news. Obama gave his speech to the Muslim world and the morning news (and online newspapers) referred to this event as 'Breaking News
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"Breaking news" is so overused it has become a joke. I don't think this is "breaking" news. It's just news. Sometimes I see the tag "developing story"--it's usually used on breaking news. Sigh.
ETA: I miss the days when true breaking news was announced on TV by cutting into a planned program with the tag, "special report." That was always exciting stuff.
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I don't think this is "breaking" news. It's just news. Sometimes I see the tag "developing story"--it's usually used on breaking news.
Sigh.
ETA: I miss the days when true breaking news was announced on TV by cutting into a planned program with the tag, "special report." That was always exciting stuff.
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