Obtain or get (something) quickly or opportunistically.

A secret information which become known.

Look quickly but not very thoroughly through (a document or other text) in order to identify relevant information.

A piece of news published by a newspaper or broadcast by a television or radio station in advance of its rivals.

News of events that have taken place very recently or are in the process of taking place

An event, fact, or person that is considered to be interesting enough to be reported in newspapers or on the radio or television.

An official announcement or account of a news item circulated to the press

A meeting held by a famous or importantperson in which they answer journalists' questions.

An untrue spoken statement about someone which is intended to damage their reputation.

To write or print something in a book, newspaper, or magazine which wrongly damages that person's reputationand is therefore against the law.

The process of examining and correcting a text so that it is suitable for publishing.

If someone in authority of letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.

An important item of news that television or radio companies broadcast as soon as they receive it.