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A global news icon, CNN is more than a cable news network, and remains dedicated to getting the story right, every time, everywhere, at any moment day or night. People throughout the world desire to connect with events as they happen. The journalists of CNN go on the scene to deliver the heart of the news story. CNN has a singular commitment to high-quality journalism, serving as the network of record for every major event around the globe.
CNN is fully connected to the world. Its reach extends to 15 cable and satellite television networks; two private place-based networks; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; eight Web sites, including CNN.com, the first major news and information Web site; and CNN Newsource, the world’s most extensively syndicated news service. Approximately 800 affiliates worldwide supplement and carry CNN’s coverage.
Full connection goes beyond how CNN distributes the news. It also refers to how CNN gathers the news. With 300 anchors and correspondents on the ground all over the world, supported by 37 international bureaus, nearly 800 global affiliates, and a staff of 1,000 dedicated to newsgathering, CNN has employees not only in places where the stories are hot, but also in places where they are still developing. That’s why consumers trust that CNN has the stories not only first . . . but also best.
In an extraordinary news cycle in a complex world, CNN is armed with the strongest lineup of programs and journalists in its history. Programs such as American Morning, Judy Woodruff’s Inside Politics, Crossfire, Wolf Blitzer Reports, Lou Dobbs Tonight, Anderson Cooper 360º, Paula Zahn Now, Larry King Live, and NewsNight with Aaron Brown are known for featuring great journalism and have increasingly large number of loyal viewers and fans. They are distinctive in their offerings, yet each program is a vital element of how CNN connects its audiences to the events of our time.
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The anchors at CNN are passionate about delivering the news, and most news professionals say 2004 is a most exciting time to be covering world events: from a presidential election and the Olympics to domestic and international trials and major breakthroughs in health and exploration. The programs of Anderson Cooper, Bill Hemmer, Wolf Blitzer, Aaron Brown, Paula Zahn, and Lou Dobbs reflect their passions and their understanding of what makes news stories fascinating and engaging.
CNN’s world-class resources are covering the top U.S. story of the year — America Votes 2004, the Race for the White House. CNN coverage of this momentous election — surprising, lively, spontaneous, and headline making, right up through the conventions and election night — features its “Election Express” bus going coast-to-coast, following the political stories, people, and issues that matter most. The 37-foot mobile newsroom is CNN’s election coverage reporting base, equipped to present live broadcasts of programs and regular airings of Inside Politics and Crossfire. This newsroom on wheels travels throughout key states, covering all election hot spots.
