Talk:Special Report

Merge
I think a merge would be suitable. Both articles are almost stubs, refer to the same thing. It's just a different name. Some networks say "Special Report", some simply say "Breaking News." -- AirOdyssey 03:05, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

Differences
Breaking News is actually only referred to in News Channels such as MSNBC, CNN, FOX News, BBC World, BBC News 24. A Special Report only occurs on network channels to indicate that normal programming has been interrupted with Breaking News.

Special Reports can also be in the form of not just Breaking News, but live coverage of special events such as the State of the Union - surely that does not count as Breaking News? -- User:Edward393 12:16, 30 August 2006 (GMT)