CNN uses the “Breaking News” mantra way too often.
When a newsy event happens, or “breaks”, it only happens once.
BREAKING NEWS: Terrorists Strike in Iraq
Twenty four hours later, you can’t keep calling that event “Breaking News” because you already broke it.
So, it’s really “Broken News”.
BROKEN NEWS: Terrorists Struck in Iraq 24 Hours Ago
Makes more sense, right?
Maybe CNN will hire you to do their new mantra. “It’s breaking now but soon will be broken” news!