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 Today leave, CNN London reporter Bianca Nobilo anchored with Michael Holmes. On July 23, Amara Walker returned to "CNN Today". Former anchors CNN Today CNN Today is a global news program on CNN International aimed as a morning show for Asia. The show airs weekdays from 0600 HKT to 0800 HKT. The program was set to premiere on October 19, 2014, but because of a delay, the show premiered on November 2 instead. At its start, the Asian edition ran for three and a half hours (later reduced to just three hours) and the European edition ran for three hours. In