broke the story
Published the scoop
To break the story is to be the first to report news to the public.
Journalists compete to break stories, especially scoops involving scandal or investigation.
The Washington Post broke the story of the break-in at Democratic headquarters.
Once broken, a story becomes public knowledge that other outlets then cover.
- reporterOne who gathers news
- scoopFirst-reported story
- breaking newsNewly unfolding events reported
- front pageNewspaper's opening display
- editorOne who revises text
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