We’re traveling with ABC News’ chief international correspondent James Longman as he covers King Charles III’s visit to Washington, marking 250 years of American independence — while also anchoring “What You Need to Know” on location at the Capitol.
Trending is a weekly news feature that highlights topics making headlines around the world. This week, we examine how drones are reshaping conflicts around the globe. They’re cheaper than missiles, easier to mass-produce and can strike with precision. But critics say their proliferation is raising concerns about the balance of power in some regions. Plus, the late labor leader Cesar Chavez is accused of abusing girls and raping his wife Dolores Huerta. And a Utah jury convicts a woman for spiking her husband’s drink with fentanyl.
Breaking news is an event that warrants an immediate interruption of non-news programming or, in the case of national network newscasts, their regular broadcast. The newscast usually begins with a countdown and special graphic, followed by a live feed from the field. A news anchor then takes the air, often with a distinct music cue. This type of breaking news coverage is more common in the age of 24-hour news networks, where anchors are on call to interrupt programming at any moment.
