A news story about a significant development or event that impacts the public. These stories range from breaking news that needs to be reported as it unfolds to human interest tales that connect with readers emotionally.
When writing a top story, consider the six values of AP style: who, what, where, when, why, and how. Then, focus on the most important details of a story and start with them in your lead. This is known as the inverted pyramid structure, and it helps ensure that readers get the most important information first. Also, use factual reporting that is accurate and balanced.
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