The term LATEST NEWS can be broken down into four crossword solutions: UPDATE (6 letters), POOP (4 letters), DOPE (4 letters), and STOPPRESS (9 letters). UPDATE is a verb meaning to make something more current or up-to-date. POOP is a slang term for information, usually gossip. DOPE is a slang term for information, usually referring to insider knowledge. STOPPRESS is a term used in the newspaper industry to refer to news that is so important it must be included in the current edition of the paper.