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Last month, MS NOW poached longtime NBC News White House correspondent Peter Alexander, who will have a daily program on MS NOW and handle extended breaking news coverage starting later this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Prior to joining the Journal, Jordan was a digital producer at ABC News, where she created in-depth explainers and covered breaking news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

It’s true airfare hasn’t yet reached a breaking point at which people are avoiding the skies completely because they can no longer afford to fly.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Appearing at Canterbury Crown Court on Tuesday, he pleaded guilty to breaking the new law, which came into force in January, and will be sentenced on 10 June.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Only an hour or two have passed since we left Jack’s townhouse, so this must be breaking news.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller