[Robert357]

Excuse me, but it was published today and is a new story.
Could you provide a definition for "breaking news?"

[FreeTheHostages]

Hi. My definition of "breaking news" probably isn't as relevant as the Admin Moderator's definition, which is contained in this recent post asking people -- in these times of trouble -- to be selective on "breaking news" posts. The thread is here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/842334/posts

I recommend you read the original post for another reason: it's just hilariously funny! Whichever admin wrote it has a very very good sense of humor. :) But to the extent there is a definition, it's contained in that thread.

Hope you have a good day. Don't mean no harm: it's just that it's not breaking news. It's certainly a useful post and I'm glad you took the time to share it.

[FreeTheHostages]

For the rest of the thread's benefit, the Admin's general view is:

Please, do not post something in Breaking News because you think it is something you want people to see. Place something in Breaking News only if it is

Something the networks would interrupt their programming to say,
The networks would interrupt their programming to say if they weren't overwhelmingly liberal,
Something that honestly would (not should, would) be of interest to majority of self-described conservatives
Official chapter announcements

Or things along those lines. Don't consider that a list of rules, but of guidelines. But act as if the guidelines matter, please. [strike out:And flame the heck out of people that don't.] And provide appropriate feedback to people who don't.

[Willie Green]

Excuse me, but it was published today and is a new story.
Could you provide a definition for "breaking news?"

Something of newsworthy significance that's happening RIGHT NOW and hasn't been published or broadcast in any of the news media.