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CNN

American news channel

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Who / What

CNN (Cable News Network) is an American multinational news media company that broadcasts 24‑hour television news. It serves as the flagship property of CNN Worldwide, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Background & History

CNN was founded on June 1, 1980 by media proprietor Ted Turner and journalist Reese Schonfeld. The channel launched as the first television network to provide continuous news coverage and became the first all‑news TV channel in the United States. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and has grown into a global media brand.

Why Notable

CNN pioneered the 24‑hour news format, reshaping how audiences consume current events. Its round‑the‑clock coverage set a new standard for immediacy and accessibility. The network’s global reach and influence make it a key voice in American and international journalism.

In the News

CNN continues to be a primary source of news coverage across the United States, operating 24‑hour programming under the ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery. The channel remains influential in shaping public discourse and delivering breaking news to a worldwide audience.

Key Facts

**Type:** Organization

**Also known as:** Cable News Network, CNN

**Founded / Born:** 1980, June 1, 1980 (Atlanta, Georgia, United States)

**Key dates:** 1980 – founded; first 24‑hour all‑news TV channel in the U.S.

**Geography:** United States; headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia

**Affiliation:** Warner Bros. Discovery (through CNN Worldwide)

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Terrorism Coverage (2)

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📖 Key Information

The Cable News Network (CNN) is an American multinational news media company and the flagship namesake property of CNN Worldwide, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Founded on June 1, 1980, by American media proprietor Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld as a 24-hour cable news channel and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CNN is the first television channel to provide 24-hour news coverage and the first all-news television channel in the United States.

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