Differences & how to switch between Stories and News items.

[Don Saklad]

It's been explained before, but please review...
1. What are the difference between stories and news items?

   It's just not yet crystal clear!


2. What do you consider when choosing whether to use
    stories or news items?...


3. How do you combine both?...


4. a. How do you change a news item to a story?...
   b. How do you change a story to a news item?...



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