Severe weather affecting millions across the country, new images were released of the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, and body camera video was released of police taking down the suspect in the London stabbing attack.
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In the days before 24-hour news networks, network affiliates would interrupt regular programming for breaking news events that prompted widespread coverage. These were usually a result of severe weather, such as a tornado or landfalling hurricane, but could be any story that required immediate nationwide attention. Often, a special graphic or countdown sequence was used, and the national news anchors paused their regular newscasts. (This is also known as a newsflash or “Special Report” — see those articles for more.)
Today on NPR’s Morning Edition – the latest on an investigation that alleges the late labor leader Cesar Chavez abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta; attacks by Israel and Iran are escalating and affecting global markets; and Utah jury convicts Kouri Richins of fatally spiking her husband’s drink with fentanyl in 2022.
Plus, unmanned drones are cheaper than missiles, easy to mass-produce and can strike with precision — and they’re changing conflicts around the world. We hear from NPR’s correspondents on how.
