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CNN stands for Cable News Network. It is a 24-hour, English language news channel, the first in the world when it launched in 1980. CNN’s primary competitor in the U.S. is Fox News Channel, or FNC, while its primary worldwide competitor (for CNN International) is BBC World News. CNN also operates CNN Headline News, which provides a 30-minute repeating cycle of news headlines.

CNN rose to prominence for U.S. audiences during the 1991 Gulf War, when they were able to provide exclusive images from inside Iraq. CNN was also the first network to report on the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City.

In addition to straight news reporting, CNN now features many popular commentators, including Larry King, Lou Dobbs, and Anderson Cooper.

CNN features many blogs, including Business 360, Political Ticker, AC360, and Cafferty File.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “cnn”

 

• In GOP address, Rubio rebuts Obamas State of the Union

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  (CNN) - Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Saturday accused the president of failed leadership during the weekly Republican address as political attention turns to his home state leading up to its primary. Rubio, who is popular among the GOP presidential contenders, focused on the presidents State of the Union address. ...
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• Teens nabbed checking Facebook pages after breaking into CNN Center www.privateofficer.com

  
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    Atlanta GA Jan 28 2012 Two teenagers were arrested early this morning for breaking into CNN’s Atlanta newsroom. The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on the fifth floor of CNN Center. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports 17-year-old Francis Mutemwa, and 18-year-old Aldayne Fearon climbed over a ...
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• Obama bashes congressional obstruction in weekly address

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  (CNN) - In his weekly address Saturday, President Barack Obama took aim at Congressional Republicans blocking White House nominations and pieces of legislation for what he said were political ends. "Just two days ago, a senator from Utah promised to obstruct every single American I appoint to a judgeship or public ...
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• CNNs Word Games

  
  Infidel Bloggers Alliance — Authority: 429
  Shilling for dhimmitude: As pointed out by the Walid Shoebat Foundation Blog : CNN is apparently willing to include the words “honor killing” and “conservative Afghan” in its news reports but is unwilling to say that the honor killing was mandated by Islamic teachings or even mention that the ...
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• Hangover Cures, Concussions, And President Obama’s Hair: Five Questions With Dr. Sanjay Gupta

  
  Mediaite — Authority: 820
  Most people know Dr. Sanjay Gupta from their television sets, as CNN’s Chief Medical correspondent. But he’s not just a talking head who traded in his lab coat for the comfy life of a TV analyst — a practicing neurosurgeon, Dr. Gupta is a member of the staff and faculty at the Emory University School of ...
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• Florida debates most buzz-worthy moments

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) - Florida has been dubbed "ground zero" of the Republican presidential contest, so it should come as no surprise that candidates would throw tough punches in the last debate before the states voters go to the polls. Here are some of the most buzz-worthy moments from the Jacksonville ...
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• Truth Squad: Did Gingrich, Romney invest in Fannie, Freddie?

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  Editors note: Part of the CNN political fact-checking series (CNN) - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich both accused each other of having financial interests in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the Republican debate Thursday night.
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• VP Marco Rubio?: The man in demand

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  Miami (CNN) - Will he or wont he? And would it matter? Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, considered a powerful Hispanic political player and rising star in his party, has consistently said no to having vice presidential aspirations. But still, the question keeps coming up.
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• Truth Squad: Did Gingrich refer to Spanish as ghetto language?

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  Editors note: Part of the CNN political fact-checking series (CNN) - Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich accused former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney of taking out of context comments he made about bilingual education. The speakers comments are referenced in a Spanish-language political ad. During ...
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• Obama to talk price of college at Michigan

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  (CNN) – President Barack Obama will talk about keeping college affordable during the final leg of his road trip focusing on themes announced in the State of the Union address. Obamas speech at the University of Michigan will be his second there since he took office as he gave the commencement speech in 2010.
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• Five things we learned from Thursdays debate

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) - After a stunning loss in South Carolina and an uneven performance in a debate on Monday, Mitt Romney appeared to get his swagger back and turned in a strong performance in Thursdays CNN/Republican Party of Florida debate. Here are five things we learned Thursday night.
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• Final Florida push begins after contentious debate

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  Jacksonville, Florida (CNN) – Republican presidential hopefuls headed into the homestretch of the critical Florida primary campaign Friday after a riveting debate that analysts believe gave Mitt Romney a boost over fellow front-runner Newt Gingrich. Florida voters will decide Tuesday who gets the biggest ...
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• Why I orgasmed in an MRI scanner

  
  Paging Dr. Gupta — Authority: 119
  Kayt Sukel is a passionate science writer and the author of " Dirty Minds: How our brains influence love, sex and relationships " - an edgy, irreverent book that examines all the ways our neurons can wreak havoc with our hearts. Let me just get this out of the way upfront: I had an orgasm in a functional magnetic ...
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• Michele Obama steals the lead

  
  Driven Politics — Authority: 125
  First lady Michele Obama stole the front page lead from last nights CNN Republican debate, on Floridas largest newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times (Cir. 240,000+). TAMPA — Abelardo Arteaga, nearly 90, was raised in Cuba. A doctor once told him: Eat only what you can hold in two hands. Now hes a trim 155 pounds. "If ...
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• The Jacksonville Brawl

  
  RedState — Authority: 771
  I’m biased, but I think the real winner last night was CNN and I feel confident I’d say that even if they didn’t send me a paycheck. After that disastrous and embarrassing NBC debate, Wolf Blitzer held his own, did not get devoured by Newt Gingrich, and engaged in a lot of substance without a lot of random ...
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• POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Friday, January 27, 2012

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. Click the headlines for more. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL: CNN: Gingrich, Romney clash over immigration, Freddie Mac, moon Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich sparred Thursday with Mitt Romney over ...
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• Burscough Yew Tree Farm Housing development. Protest: Interview with local Labour Councillor John Davis - CNN iReport

  
  Life In Another Town - community news and photos from Ormskirk in West Lancashire — Authority: 109
  Burscough Yew Tree Farm Housing development. Protest: Interview with local Labour Councillor John Davis - CNN iReport Burscough Yew Tree Farm development protest: Video interview with local residents Michelle Blair and Gavin Rattray - CNN iReport CNN PRODUCER NOTE MJWRIGHT shot this video interview with ...
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• FTC Halts Fake News Sites About Deceitful Acai Berry Weight-Loss Products

  
  How to Get Out of Debt - Free Help — Authority: 504
  We’ve covered the deceitful acai berry weight-loss products over the past year on our site (see here, here and here). It was announced on Wednesday that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stopped six operators from using fake news site that allegedly deceived consumers about this product. Six online marketers ...
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• POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Thursday, January 26, 2012

  
  CNN Political Ticker — Authority: 824
  The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. Click the headlines fore more. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL: CNN: Obama pushes campaign themes in Arizona and Iowa President Barack Obama on Wednesday launched a three-day visit to five ...
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• CNNs Florida Republican Presidential Debate

  
  CNN Observations — Authority: 486
  CNN tonight hosts the final GOP Presidential debate before the Florida Primary on Tuesday January 31. The debate simulcasts on CNN International and CNN en Español. Details from CNN on what to expect follow below. CNN Press Release: Wolf Blitzer to Moderate; Cooper, King, Burnett, O’Brien Anchor Special ...
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