Apr 24 CNN parts ways with longtime host Don Lemon By David Bauder, Associated Press In mid-February, Lemon drew widespread condemnation for saying the 51-year-old Haley was not “in her prime" and later said he regretted the comment. Continue reading
Oct 03 Donald Trump files $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN By Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has gone to court against CNN, a familiar target when he was president. He's seeking $475 million in damages, saying the network's reports are trying to short-circuit any future political campaign. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 4:04 Legendary journalist Bernard Shaw, CNN's first chief anchor, dies at 82 By Judy Woodruff, Cai Pigliucci Legendary news anchor and pioneer Bernard Shaw has died at the age of 82. He was CNN's first chief anchor when the channel launched and covered some of the biggest stories of his time. Judy Woodruff takes a look at… Continue watching
Sep 08 Bernard Shaw, 1st CNN chief anchor and pioneering Black broadcaster, dies at 82 By David Bauder, Associated Press Bernard Shaw, CNN's chief anchor for two decades and a pioneering Black broadcast journalist best remembered for calmly reporting the beginning of the Gulf War in 1991 as missiles flew around him in Baghdad, has died. Continue reading
Mar 16 Chris Cuomo wants $125 million after 'unlawful' CNN firing By David Bauder, Associated Press Former CNN chief Jeff Zucker fired Cuomo in December, saying he hadn't been aware of the extent the anchor had helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, fight sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading
Feb 02 CNN President Jeff Zucker resigns, admitting consensual relationship with co-worker By Associated Press CNN head Jeff Zucker resigned abruptly after nine years at the media company. Continue reading
Dec 05 Attorney: CNN told of harassment claims before Cuomo firing By Associated Press Attorney Debra Katz said Sunday her client was the victim of “serious sexual misconduct” by Cuomo and that she had contacted CNN about the woman’s allegations on Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 04 CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother deal with scandal By David Bauder, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press CNN fired anchor Chris Cuomo on Saturday after details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier this year. Continue reading
Dec 01 CNN suspends Chris Cuomo 'indefinitely' for helping brother in sexual harassment scandal By David Bauder, Associated Press Chris Cuomo says it "hurts to even say" he's been suspended from CNN after revelations that he was more involved in damage control for his politician brother than his bosses had been aware. Continue reading
May 20 Report says Chris Cuomo advised brother on sex harassment claims By David Bauder, Associated Press The Washington Post reported that the CNN news anchor was involved in strategy sessions on how to respond to sexual harassment allegations against his older brother. Continue reading