CNN facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
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| Headquarters | Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) (downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed) |
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| Parent | CNN Worldwide |
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| Launched | June 1, 1980 |
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| Online stream | CNN Live (pay-TV subscribers only) |
| Affiliated Streaming Service | Max |
| Service(s) | DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV |
Cable News Network (CNN) is a major news organization. It shares news in many ways, like on TV, its website, and social media. CNN's main offices are in Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City.
It started in 1980, founded by Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld. CNN was the first TV channel to show news all day, every day, in the United States. Today, it's owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, a large media company.
As of December 2023, about 69 million homes in the United States watched CNN on TV. CNN's news programs are also shown around the world through CNN International. Viewers in over 212 countries and areas can watch it.
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CNN's History
CNN first started broadcasting at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 1980. Ted Turner introduced the channel. The first news show was hosted by David Walker and Lois Hart.
Since it began, CNN has grown a lot. It is now available on many cable and satellite TV providers. It also has websites and special channels like CNN Airport. CNN has 42 offices around the world. These include 12 in the United States and 31 in other countries. It also works with over 900 local TV stations.
What to Watch on CNN
CNN shows a variety of news programs. During the day, it mostly has continuous news updates. In the evenings, it focuses on deeper news and discussions, often about politics.
Daily Shows on CNN
CNN's morning shows include Early Start and CNN This Morning. CNN News Central is a main news block that airs for several hours during the day. It has different anchors like John Berman and Kate Bolduan.
Later in the day, you can watch shows like The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Inside Politics. In the late afternoon, The Lead with Jake Tapper is a popular show.
In the evenings, CNN has more in-depth programs. These include Erin Burnett OutFront, Anderson Cooper 360°, and The Source with Kaitlan Collins. Late at night, CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip and Laura Coates Live are on. From midnight to 5 a.m., CNN often shows programs from CNN International.
Weekend Programs
Weekend programming on CNN starts with CNN This Morning. On Saturdays, shows like Smerconish and The Amanpour Hour are featured. Sundays often have political talk shows. These include Inside Politics, State of the Union, and Fareed Zakaria GPS.
CNN Newsroom airs for many hours on weekend afternoons. Weekend evenings are usually for factual programs. These include documentaries and special series. Examples are The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper and CNN Films presentations.
Past Shows and Series
CNN has also had many popular shows and documentary series in the past. Larry King Live was a very famous interview show for many years. CNN has produced many original series. These include historical documentary series like The Sixties and The Movies. Other popular series were Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and United Shades of America.
In May 2024, CNN ordered an American version of the British news comedy show Have I Got News for You.
How CNN Looks on TV
CNN started broadcasting in high-definition (HD) in September 2007. This means the picture is very clear.
CNN often updates how its on-screen graphics look. These are the banners, headlines, and other visuals you see during a broadcast. They use different colors and fonts to make the news easy to read. In 2016, CNN started using a new font family called "CNN Sans" across all its platforms.
In June 2023, CNN updated its graphics again. They made some changes to the look and feel of the on-screen information. Then, in August 2023, they made more adjustments, bringing back some familiar elements like the scrolling news ticker.
On June 27, 2024, CNN hosted a major presidential debate. CNN reported that it was the most-watched program in the channel's history.
CNN Staff
Many people work at CNN to bring you the news. Leaders like Jim Walton, Jeff Zucker, and Chris Licht have served as presidents of CNN. In October 2023, Mark Thompson became the CEO of CNN.
In July 2024, CNN announced some changes to its workforce. It was cutting about 100 jobs and combining some of its newsrooms. This helps the company work more efficiently.
Other Ways to Get CNN News
CNN offers news on many platforms beyond its main TV channel.
CNN Website
CNN launched its website, CNN.com, in August 1995. It quickly became one of the most popular news websites in the world. The site provides live video streams, news stories, and special reports.
CNN.com also uses blogs and social media to share news. For example, CNN iReport allowed people to submit their own photos and videos. This was especially helpful during big news events.
Other Digital Offerings
CNN has live streaming broadcasts available to TV subscribers. It also offers RSS feeds and podcasts. CNN has popular YouTube channels, including "CNN" and "CNN-News18."
In 2017, CNN launched CNNVR, a unit that creates 360-degree videos. This allows viewers to experience news events in a more immersive way.
CNN-10
CNN-10 is a daily 10-minute video show. It is available on the CNN website and YouTube. This show is made for students, teachers, and adults around the world. It replaced an older show called CNN Student News. Coy Wire is the current host of CNN-10.
CNN Films
In 2012, CNN started a film division called CNN Films. This division creates and distributes documentaries for TV and movies. One of its first films was Girl Rising, which focused on girls' education.
Radio
CNN also provides news content for radio stations. In 2014, CNN partnered with Westwood One to share its national and international news. This service was later stopped in 2020. You can still listen to CNN's audio on the Radio.com website and app.
Other CNN Channels
Over the years, CNN has launched many other news channels in different countries. Some of these channels are:
- CNN Brazil (launched in 2020)
- CNN Chile (launched in 2008)
- CNN en Español (for Spanish speakers)
- CNN International (for viewers outside the U.S.)
- CNN Max (a streaming channel for Max subscribers)
- CNN Türk (in Turkey)
- CNN-News18 (in India)
- CNN Indonesia (launched in 2015)
- CNNj (in Japan)
- CNN Prima News (in the Czech Republic, launched in 2020)
- HLN (a US channel, formerly CNN Headline News)
- CNN Portugal (launched in 2021)
Former Channels
CNN has also had some channels that are no longer operating. These include:
- CNN Airport
- CNN Sports Illustrated (a sports news channel that closed in 2002)
- CNNfn (a financial news channel that closed in 2004)
- CNN Philippines (closed in 2024)
- Great Big Story (launched for younger viewers, closed in 2020)
CNN Offices Around the World
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CNN has offices, called bureaus, in many cities. These offices help CNN gather news from all over the world.
United States
- Atlanta, Georgia (main operations)
- New York City, New York (corporate headquarters)
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois
- Dallas, Texas
- Denver, Colorado
- Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- Miami, Florida
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- San Francisco, California
- Washington, D.C.
Worldwide Offices
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Beijing, China
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Berlin, Germany
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Cairo, Egypt
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Havana, Cuba
- Hong Kong, China
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Lagos, Nigeria
- London, United Kingdom
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Moscow, Russia
- Nairobi, Kenya
- New Delhi, India
- Paris, France
- Rome, Italy
- Seoul, South Korea
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Tokyo, Japan
In places where CNN does not have an office, they often use reports from local news stations.
Awards and Recognitions
CNN has won many awards for its journalism.
- 1998: CNN received the Four Freedoms Award for Freedom of Speech.
- 2017: It won the Prince Rainier III Special Prize for a documentary about sea pollution.
- 2018: CNN received the Overseas Press Club of America David Kaplan Award for news reporting from abroad.
- 2018: CNN won a George Polk Award for uncovering a modern-day slave auction in Libya.
- 2018: CNN won a record six News and Documentary Emmy Awards for its news coverage.
- 2019: The USC Annenberg School gave CNN a Walter Cronkite Award for its Parkland Town Hall event.
- 2020: CNN's Ed Lavandera won a Peabody Award for "The Hidden Workforce: Undocumented in America."
- 2021: CNN won a George Polk Award for its reporting on the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.
See also
In Spanish: CNN para niños
- Broadcasting
- Journalistic objectivity
- List of CNN personnel
- Mass media
- News media
- Television studio
