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a report of recent events or facts not previously known
dropped by to give me the latest news about her daughter
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Recent Examples of news
Several news outlets have reported in recent days that Trump is considering a limited initial strike, but that an operation to decapitate Iran's government or take out leadership is also on the table.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Some joyous news could arrive, after all the misery in the world.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Storey Wertheimer Storey Wertheimer is a news associate for NBC News.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
The announcement was made Friday in a news release from Duneland School Board President Brandon Kroft.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Some joyous news could arrive, after all the misery in the world.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Storey Wertheimer Storey Wertheimer is a news associate for NBC News.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
The announcement was made Friday in a news release from Duneland School Board President Brandon Kroft.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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“News.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/news. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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