Meaning of the word "lead story" in English

What does "lead story" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lead story

US /liːd ˈstɔːr.i/
UK /liːd ˈstɔːr.i/
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Noun

1.

the most important news story in a newspaper or on a news broadcast

Example:
The scandal became the lead story on all major news channels.
The editor decided to make the election results the lead story.
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