Scope Note:

Nonfiction television relating topical events and background stories on matters contemporary with their broadcast date, usually organized in reports from correspondents on specific news stories. Note: Not necessary to also use Documentary, since that is implied by the term News. Use in conjunction with form term Special for news special reports on breaking stories. For theatrical films, see also the genre Documentary and other nonfiction terms, and Newsreel. Examples: CBS EVENING NEWS; THE MACNEIL-LEHRER NEWSHOUR; NBC NIGHTLY NEWS.

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