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Trending is a news segment wherein a current or developing story is highlighted. The segments are usually presented by the main anchors of various broadcast networks. It also consists of special reports from a particular event. Typically, a national network will interrupt its regular programming to show the report or special feature. Prior to the establishment of 24-hour news networks, these interruptions were reserved for extremely urgent events such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy, which required nationwide coverage and thus a requirement for all stations to stop their non-news programs and air a cut-in with the newsflash or a special report.
