newscast
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newscasts
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Etymology
Origin of newscast
First recorded in 1925–30; news + (broad)cast
Explanation
A newscast is a television or radio show about current news events. Some TV channels feature a half hour newscast at the end of every week day. An all-news cable TV channel is basically nothing but newscasts, with news headlines, analysis of the news, and commentary about current events. Traditionally, network television stations scheduled one or two newscasts per day, broadcasting that day's biggest news. The word newscast is North American, and it first appeared (referring to radio news) around 1930, modeled on the earlier broadcast.
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Television news helicopter coverage has become one of the most important elements of any local newscast, with the high-flying helicopters roaring overhead a common fixture of breaking news scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The additional exposure to a Sunday night audience of more than 9 million who tune into “60 Minutes” could also help boost his nightly newscast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
“America’s longest running newscast signs off for the last time,” Kathan said in the small dimly lighted studio in the CBS Broadcast Center on Manhattan’s West Side.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
They do not contain more facts than your typical mainstream newscast, contrary to what Casablancas claims.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
My hand was on the banister, I was mid-step, and this flash hit me, clear as the newscast we’d just been watching.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
It’s common for multiple news choppers to arrive at the scene of breaking news, beaming live images for newscasts and streaming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Congress later exempted “bona fide” newscasts, interviews, documentaries and events to ensure the rule wouldn’t suppress political coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
All throughout, NewsNation deviated away from a focus on local newscasts, instead recruiting media celebrities who’d lost their jobs at other networks: CNN’s Chris Cillizza, Fox News’ Chris Stirewalt, Newsmax’s Sean Spicer.
From Slate ● Apr. 21, 2026
Glen Walker and Lu Parker, anchors of KTLA’s late morning and midday newscasts are out along with meteorologist Mark Kriski, according to people briefed on the moves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
His job was to listen to American radio newscasts and translate them from English to German.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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