You know your way around FR. Is there some FAQ about which posts belong where? I was certain this would fit under announcements, but I guess not. Not the first time I seem to have gotten a status wrong.
IMO, it's news because it's tonight and it sure as heck is current!
You put it in the right place, IMO.
Don't worry -- if it's not in the right place, they'll move it for you........LOL.
I remembered I had this bookmarked; it might help:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1460152/posts
(You know they post this every time we get a new "crop" of posters.....LOL)