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Whenever there’s an important news story, it’s important to pay attention. However, there’s a difference between breaking news and special coverage. Breaking news is used to describe a live story, while special coverage is used to describe a story that has already been reported.
A breaking news story is one that is most important for the time. It can be brief, lasting only a few minutes, or it can be a story that lasts for several hours. The newscaster will usually introduce the story with a graphic and music. The anchor will also say that there will be more details on local news.
When a breaking news story occurs during prime time, it’s likely to interrupt the overnight news program. When the coverage is done, the network may start the program back up again. This allows the newscaster to take a brief pause and allow network affiliates to join the newscast.
When a breaking news story occurs on a national network, the newscast may pause to allow network affiliates to join the feed. Networks may also integrate analysis of the story.
The newscaster will continue to show a live shot of the anchor, but may change the lower thirds to give the viewer a sense of urgency. The newscast may also cut to a video of the story. This format commonly includes an internal alert service.
When a breaking news story occurs at night, the network may switch to a reverse countdown, usually from five seconds. This may be followed by a short promotional advertisement, directing viewers to the news station’s website or streaming news channel.
