1. a particular piece of news, usually from a journalistic source
    John, you’ve found several news items that might interest our listeners.
    The cheaper papers were turning her into a major news item.
    published his photo alongside a news item about his forthcoming visit to Morocco
    There was a news item about him.

  2. section of a news broadcast dealing with a particular story
    She was watching breakfast television when a news item from China caught her attention.
    The local TV station carried a news item linking the fires to an alleged family feud.