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headline [ˈhɛdˌlaɪn]

1 headline noun
  • the title written in large letters over a story in a newspaper
  • the major news stories reported in newspapers, magazines, or television news programs

2 headline verb
  • to provide (a newspaper story) with a headline—usually used as (be) headlined
  • to be the main performer in (a show or concert)