news story
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"I found out about my father's death from a news story on social media," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Savannah Guthrie returned to the show in early April after taking an extended leave of absence amid the investigation that became a national news story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Before we get rolling, we want to plug Slate’s revamped daily Slatest newsletter, in which Slate’s Ian Prasad Philbrick breaks down the biggest news story of the day.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026
Despite this, the authors agree this is a good news story.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
I’m reminded of a news story, early in my editing career in Iowa, about a Pioneer Days celebration, complete with covered wagons and costumed “settlers.”
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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