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Breaking news is a segment of national or local broadcast news coverage on television and radio that interrupts non-news programming, or, in the case of a network newscast, interrupts a live program that is currently airing. This is commonly referred to as a “Newsflash” or “Special Report.” Historically, breaking news events that warranted interruption of non-news programs required the participation of many stations in the same area. When the event is a major story that requires nationwide coverage, the national networks may interrupt their regular broadcasts with a special break, and will usually provide a countdown sequence to allow affiliated stations to join the feed.
