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Hackers Break Into Associated Press Twitter Account, Post Tweet About White House Explosions

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:04:07 +0000

Hackers broke into the Associated Press Twitter account on Tuesday and posted a tweet claiming two explosions had rocked the White House, injuring the president. The AP responded to the incident by suspending its account and saying it was trying to fix the problem. The tweet has since been taken down. This is the latest [...]

Hostage Situation In Alabama Ends With Child Safe

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:12:52 +0000

The nearly week long hostage situation in Alabama involving a five-year-old boy has finally come to an end. According to officials in Alabama, the boy has been recovered safely by officers. His kidnapper, Jimmy Lee Dykes, was killed, when authorities stormed his underground bunker. The boy was taken from a school bus last week, [...]

'First Monday Trade Days' Recognized by CNN

Jen Austin — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:00:01 +0000

First Monday Trade Days in Canton is not exactly a well-kept secret. It’s an East Texas highlight every month, and it draws thousands of visitors from miles around. Now the enormous flea market has been picked by CNN as one of the nation’s best! Here’s what CNN says about First Monday Trade Days: Few American [...]

CNN Looking To Reality TV and Late-Night Talk Shows. Oh Joy.

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:00:41 +0000

Understandably, all TV networks have to adapt to keep pace with a changing landscape. Just a few short years ago, we relied on The History Channel for educational programming rather than extra-terrestrial conspiracy theorists and original series, and now it seems that the notoriously stagnant CNN is looking to shake up its image in the coming years as well. Just what do they have in mind, and who might be the new face of the network?

Pink's 'Stupid Girls' Used In CNN Segment Featuring Sarah Palin

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:00:21 +0000

Pink is being associated with former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin but something tells us the sassy singer won’t mind or be cringing in this case. Her song ‘Stupid Girls’ from 2006′s ‘I’m Not Dead’ was used as a music bed by CNN when it ran a photo of Palin holding a bag of Chick-fil-A chicken. So, what’s the significance?

CNN and Fox News Botch Report on Supreme Court Health Care Mandate

Don Deane — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:08:53 +0000

Sometimes, even the most diligent news network can make a mistake. But when two networks botch a report only minutes apart? Well, that qualifies as news itself. Both CNN and Fox News reported that the Supreme Court struck down the centerpiece of President Obama’s health care bill today. But in reality, the court upheld the [...]

Anthony Bourdain Leaves Travel Channel For New Show on CNN

Hilary Rothing — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:32 +0000

Celebrity chef, TV host and author, Anthony Bourdain is making a bold career move, partnering up with CNN and presumably ending a six-year plus relationship with The Travel Channel. The Sunday prime time food and travel program will premiere in early 2013, according to a press release from the twenty-four-hour news network.

Miley Cyrus Sings 'The Climb' Live at CNN Heroes Tribute

Jessica Sager — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:00:15 +0000

Following her latest scandal, Miley Cyrus has been lying particularly low lately — but at the CNN Heroes All Star Tribute, she absolutely brought the house down with her performance of ‘The Climb.’

Man Suing MSNBC Over Michael Jackson Death Interview

Cristin Maher — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:00:26 +0000

Even if Dr. Conrad Murray was looking to capitalize off of his story concerning Michael Jackson‘s death, one man is claiming he was writing about the pop star’s untimely passing long before the media. In what is surely one of the most twisted and bizarre lawsuits of all time, a man named Everett Watson is looking to sue MSNBC over an interview with Conrad Murray after the death of Michael Jackson. Watson has cited copyright infringement as the offense, since he was working on writing a movie called ‘Murder of Michael Jackson: The Perfect Murder.’

The RoyaL Wedding Is Friday

Lucky Larry — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:33:18 +0000

You can’t turn the tv on without seeing a promo about the Royal Wedding or go through the check out line at the grocery store without seeing something about it as a headline on a tabloid magazine. Whether you love it or hate all the hoopla, the Royal Wedding is happening Friday! It seems that [...]

Donald Trump Tied for First Place in GOP Presidential Poll

Lisa Thomas — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:26:08 +0000

He's gone after President Barack Obama in the last few weeks, but could real estate mogul-turned-reality TV star Donald Trump actually make it to the White House? Maybe.

According to a CNN/Opinion Research Poll released Tuesday, which asked Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who they support for the 2010 GOP presidential nomination, Trump tied former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee for first place, with 19 percent of the vote.

Simon Admits Idol Is Better This Year

Lucky Larry — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:48:11 +0000

I didn't think we'd ever hear Simon Cowell amdmit to what he's going to admit to Monday night on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight program. Simon says, "I personally think it is a better show than last year...they've got their energy back. They're confident. They're competitive....I think it's a good show."

See part of the interview after the jump.

Lady Gaga With Anderson Cooper

Lucky Larry — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:19:19 +0000

Sunday's a big night for Lady Gaga, she's been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, she'll be performing on the show and she'll be on CNN with Anderson Cooper too. In an exclusive interview with Anderson, she takes him by her old Lower East Side apartment in New York City.

The interview airs Sunday night on CBS at 6p as part of 60 Minutes. See a preview of the interview after the jump.

Anderson Cooper Attacked

Jeff Evans — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:00:28 +0000

CNN’s Anderson Cooper and his camera crew were attacked in Egypt yesterday. The group was ambushed by pro-government protestors, who People.com reports were looking for a fight. Cooper got punched in the head ten times but is said to be doing fine and is continuing to report from the tumultuous country. Cooper is not alone! [...]