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CNN stands for the "Cable News Network." It was founded by Ted Turner in 1980 and was the first all-news cable TV channel. CNN sees itself as a centrist network, focused on objective and neutral coverage of news all over the world, a network that strives not to take partisan stands on issues.
Ted Turner founded CNN in 1980. It was the first television channel to offer 24-hour news coverage. CNN. CNN made its debut as the first 24-hour news channel on June 1, 1980. Since then the network has covered wars, natural disasters, politics and pop culture -- in America and around the world.
The Cable News Network was launched at 5:00 p.m. EST on Sunday June 1, 1980. After an introduction by Ted Turner, the husband and wife team of David Walker and Lois Hart anchored the first newscast.