What are some topics I can use for a final draft essay about a news story?

Well ... your topic is practically right there: news story.

Since it's a news story ... it could really be anything ... be creative! Of course answers will vary depending on the person and their own ideas/views/creativity.

Here's a couple of topics I would jot down, maybe write about a bit, then choose from:

- A new breed of dog has been discovered

- There was an ancient underground civilization that has been unveiled

- An alien race is living in Antarctica

- The tree in a couple's backyard got up and walked away