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Trending is the term used to describe breaking news stories that are gaining popularity or generating a lot of interest on social media. It is a type of news coverage that is featured in television and radio broadcasts, often interrupted from regular programming. The breaking news is usually accompanied by a special ticker graphic and distinctive music cue. The story may be a short segment or a sustained report, depending on the nature of the event. Prior to the advent of 24-hour news networks, programming interruptions were generally reserved for exceptionally urgent news, such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, which required numerous stations to break into national network news coverage.
