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Lou Dobbs To Announce Leaving CNN: NYT

Michael Santo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:08:43 -0600

Lou Dobbs, whose anti-immigration views have made him a target, both figuratively and literally, will announce he is leaving CNN on his Wednesday broadcast, the New York Times reports. Dobbs has been a major distraction for the network over the past several months.

Police Investigate Bullet Fired At Lou Dobbs' NJ Home

Michael Santo — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:18:25 -0500

New Jersey police are investigating a bullet that struck the side of CNN host Lou Dobbs' home. While the bullet didn't penetrate the building, and fell to the ground, Dobbs' wife, Debi Lee Segura, was standing outside the house, along with her driver on Oct 5th when the incident occurred. No one was hurt.

CNN Launches iPhone News and Reporting App

Michael Santo — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:20:01 -0500

CNN on Tuesday announced an iPhone app, one that will actually charge users to get news from CNN. However, CNN is smart enough to realize that the best model for iPhone apps is a small fee upfront, so they're charging just a one-time $1.99 fee.

Media Matters' Anti-Lou Dobbs Ad to Air on CNN

Michael Santo — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:47:08 -0500

Media Matters, which has created an ad criticizing CNN over their "Lou Dobbs" problem, announced today the start of the ad campaign.

Lou Dobbs Problem Ad from Media Matters

Michael Santo — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:40:42 -0500

Media Matters, which has created an ad criticizing CNN over their "Lou Dobbs" problem, announced today the start of the ad campaign.

Where to Watch Michael Jackson's Funeral Online

Michael Santo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:50:28 -0500

What will probably be the most viewed funeral of all time will take place at 10AM PDT, 1PM EDT today, as Michael Jackson's funeral takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. For those people not lucky enough to win the ticket lottery for 8,750 tickets, or not rich enough to buy them off of eBay or Craigslist, how to watch, particularly if one is at work?

CNN Uses HD Cameras For 'Star Wars' Hologram

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:06:27 -0600

CNN Uses HD Cameras For 'Star Wars' Hologram The news network introduced the feature during last night's election coverage.

Teen Posted the Fake Steve Jobs "Heart Attack" Story: Report

Michael Santo — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:31:58 -0500

Earlier this month a story was posted to CNN's iReport social news site which caused Apple stock to plummet. The stories on that site are not vetted before they are allowed to appear on the site. The story said:

CNN Calls Sarah Palin OUT! Campbell Brown Had Enough

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:54:04 -0500

Finally, someone in the media tells it like it is: Campbell Brown Calls Palin out.

Thanks to sgilman for the transcript of Campbell Brown calling Sarah Palin Out:

Soledad O'Brien: CNN's Reclaiming the Dream

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:27:34 -0500

Today and tomorrow, CNN is premiering a panel discussion called "Reclaiming the Dream," which is moderated by Soledad O'Brien discussing the middle class black in America.

China hopes CNN will take protests seriously

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:13:18 -0500

China hoped the American broadcaster CNN would take "seriously" the protests over one of its commentators' remarks calling people of the Communist nation a "bunch of thugs and goons" and described as "a spontaneous activity" a group of lawyers suing the channel.

CNN's Richard Quest Arrested for Meth Possession

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:17:10 -0500

CNN International reporter Richard Quest, 45, was arrested in New York City early this morning for meth possession. Richard Quest was discovered in NYC's Central Park and arrested by police for possession of methamphetamine.