History of CNN (1980–2003) History of CNN (1980–2003) Cable News Network (CNN), an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner, was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner and 25 other original members, who invested $20 million into the network. Upon its launch, CNN became the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and was the first all-news television network in the United States. This article discusses the history of CNN, beginning with the June 1980 launch of the channel. Four years before CNN's launch, in December 1976, Ted Turner turned his
CNN Newsroom "CNN Tonight" in early 2014. In February 2017, Carol Costello left CNN for HLN, and was succeeded by John Berman and Poppy Harlow. Ana Cabrera took over Harlow's weekend evening slot. In May 2018, John Berman left the 9.00 ET show to become the new co-anchor of New Day, the flagship morning program for CNN. In September 2018, Jim Sciutto became the new co-anchor in "CNN Newsroom" on the 9.00 ET show with Poppy Harlow. "Programs occasionally pre-empted for special programs." In 2010, "CNN Newsroom" was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for ""Outstanding TV Journalism - Newsmagazine"" for the