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news story

American  

noun

  • news stories
    plural
  1. a news report of any length, usually presented in a straightforward style and without editorial comment.


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His death – and the speculation over what happened to him in the week between his daylight disappearance and the discovery of his body – became a huge news story that provoked countless unanswered questions.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

"A tragedy of such magnitude, which has shattered the dreams and futures of so many children, cannot become just another news story," he wrote on X.

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

The series contemplates topics like shady lending practices by financial institutions — something that will resonate deeply with today’s economy — and the ethics of placing oneself in a news story.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Our findings were a good news, bad news story.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

“He saw the petition and the news story and wants to give you a chance to speak.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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