to hear the news that vs to hear the news about

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'To hear the news that' is commonly used when referring to specific information or events, while 'to hear the news about' is more general and can be used to introduce a topic or subject.

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to hear the news that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to specific information or events that have been heard.

Examples:

I was shocked to hear the news that she had resigned.
Did you hear the news that they found a cure for the disease?
She couldn't believe the news that her favorite band was coming to town.

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Thomas, when do you think your fellow Danes will be ready to hear the news - that we'll be moving into Station North?
I just thought you'd want to hear the news, that's all...
She must be dying to hear the news directly that she got from the phone call.
Eager to hear the good news that always follows in the wake of a good soldier.
We are concerned to hear news that the Commission is taking this objective less seriously.
I was sorry to hear in the news today that the Swedish Conservative Government has a negative view of the report, which is intended to support responsible undertakings and criminalise irresponsible undertakings that exploit workers with no documents.
That is certainly our opinion and we were happy to hear that the new intergovernmental conference, to be launched at the Cologne Council in June, will have that mission included in its mandate.
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I'm glad you want to hear the news.
I must say I was deeply saddened to hear the news.
Sorry to hear the news Harold.
We were surprised to hear the news.
I was very surprised to hear the news.
They were surprised to hear the news.
I was very sorry to hear the news.
You want to hear the new title of my biography...
Sorry to hear the news, Tom.
I realize that, but I thought you'd be pleased to hear the news.
Lumping me in with everyone else to hear the news?
Anyone want to hear the new enigma?

Alternatives:

to hear that
to learn that
to be informed that
to find out that
to discover that

to hear the news about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is more general and can be used to introduce a topic or subject that has been heard about.

Examples:

I heard the news about the new project they are working on.
Have you heard the news about the upcoming event?
She was excited to hear the news about the new restaurant opening.

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Mr President, we were all shocked to hear the news about the death of the well-known journalist and defender of freedom of expression, Anna Politkovskaja.
And now that I have returned from London, I thought you might like to hear more about the new addition to our family.
George, did you hear the news about Natalie?
I have no idea what Julian will do when he hears the news about Jessie, and I would hate for him to find out about it from the press.
She would love it all thinks, when she hears the news about a certain person we know!
We don't hear much news about Armenia.
We don't hear much news about Armenia.
Lip hear anything new about Karen?
Maybe so, maybe so, but there was a long time where I didn't think we'd hear any news about any other militias.
I want to hear all about your new friend.
I want to hear stories about our new monkey.
Mr President-in-Office of the Council, that is why I cannot wait to hear about new agreements for new consistent policy.
Well, I can't wait to hear all about New York and what it's like to be a real, live ballerina.
I don't want to hear anything About your new method of doing things.
I can't wait to hear about this new girl you're seeing.
And I don't have to hear about your new shoes or what you ate for lunch, it's...
Well, I'm very curious to hear about these new developments in the case.
Why don't we save all the book talk for tomorrow, because I'd love to hear about your new life.
When the hands find out, they don't want to hear their new master talking about more machines.
You hear anything about the new talent?

Alternatives:

to hear about
to learn about
to be informed about
to find out about
to discover information about

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to hear the news that vs to hear the news about