CNN

CNN, short for Cable News Network, is an American pay television channel that broadcasts 24-hour news coverage. It was founded by Ted Turner and launched on June 1, 1980, as part of Turner Broadcasting System, later owned by Time Warner and, since 2023, by Warner Bros. Discovery. The network is headquartered at the CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and its launch made it the first television channel to provide continuous, around-the-clock news coverage. It operates as the flagship brand of CNN Worldwide.

CNN Worldwide operates several domestic and international channels, including CNN International and CNN en Español, as well as digital properties such as CNN.com and mobile apps. The channel distributes news via cable and satellite television and increasingly through streaming platforms. Its programming includes breaking news, politics, business, weather, and feature reporting, with a mix of anchored newscasts, live event coverage, and investigative journalism.

Over the years, CNN has covered major events such as the Gulf War in 1991, the September 11 attacks, and significant political developments in the United States and around the world. The network has developed a roster of longtime anchors and correspondents and expanded to regional and international bureaus.

Reception has been mixed, with praise for rapid reporting and in-depth coverage, and criticism from some quarters regarding perceived biases or editorial decisions. CNN has received numerous journalism awards and remains a central component of the global media landscape.