There is a difference between "Latest News" and "Top News. " 
If you access Latest news in the drop down of the Nav bar, it will bring you to "All headlines".

If you want anything more specific, like "Top News," "Trending News" or "On the Move," you can use the associated filters (on the left side of the page for Desktop, and in a drop down on the app).

Can you elaborate about what in particular it is that is leading to lower usage? Which aspects of design/function you dislike and those that engaged you the most?