Chris Licht, the new CNN chairman, is encouraging a more nuanced approach to coverage. Some at the network are skeptical.
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An independent investigation is needed to determine who shot Ms. Abu Akleh and to establish whether she was a target because of her work.
What We Learned About TV During Its Biggest Week
This week’s upfronts, when the media industry sells its programming to advertisers, showed how much has changed in the past few years.
From Twitter to TV, Are We in a Media Reckoning?
Kara Swisher, Ben Smith and Matt Belloni discuss the tumult at Netflix, CNN+ and more.
Clarissa Ward: ‘Fear and Panic Are Bedfellows’ in Ukraine
CNN’s chief international correspondent talks about covering the Russia-Ukraine war.
How Tucker Carlson Reshaped Fox News — and Became Trump’s Heir
As the host turned a civil war at Fox to his advantage, he found himself at the forefront of the nativist forces transforming conservative politics.
How Tucker Carlson Stoked White Fear to Conquer Cable
A string of setbacks made the pundit flee television, the Republican establishment and even his home. He re-emerged with what may be the most racist, and successful, show in the history of cable news.
Inside the Implosion of CNN+
Seen as the future of CNN, the streaming channel was suddenly killed. Its soon-to-be owner, Discovery, had concerns but until the deal closed, it was constrained in guiding a competitor.
RIP CNN+, March 2022-April 2022

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CNN+, the streaming-only fork of CNN with a mix of exclusive content and the news network’s Video on Demand archives, will shut down at the end of the month—only 31 days after it debuted.
The service launched on March 29 as a $5.99 standalone service, despite coming from the same corporate family that’s loudly pushing HBO Max—and, thanks to a recent massive acquisition, also controls Discovery+. In a Wednesday statement on the CNN+ shutdown, current Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO J.B. Perrette appeared to acknowledge the market reality of one-too-many streaming options: “In a complex streaming market, consumers want simplicity and an all-in[-one] service which provides a better experience and more value than stand-alone offerings.”
While CNN+ launched with high-profile exclusive hosts like former Fox News host Chris Wallace and NPR vet Audie Cornish, and reportedly met internal expectations with a subscriber count as high as 150,000, it also began life as part of the old AT&T Time Warner corporate structure. In the wake of Discovery’s acquisition of all things Time Warner from AT&T, Perrette and new CNN CEO and Chairman Chris Licht have repeatedly gone on the record expressing their interest in creating a single megaton streaming option for its combined media properties.
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CNN+ Streaming Service Will Shut Down Weeks After it Launched
The new corporate owners of CNN are moving to end the new streaming service after a splashy debut.
How Russia Media Uses Fox News to Make Its Case
The conservative network has appeared hundreds of times in Russian media.
Discovery Closes In on Acquisition of WarnerMedia
The blockbuster merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia is expected to close as soon as Friday, putting many of the biggest names in movies, TV and news under one roof.
As His CNN+ Show Debuts, Rex Chapman Fears His Own Success
With 1.2 million Twitter followers and a show debuting on CNN+, the former N.B.A. player appears to have an enviable life. But he’s haunted by what happened the last time he was famous.
Jen Psaki Is Said to Be in Talks to Join MSNBC
Ms. Psaki joined President Biden’s administration as his first press secretary.
Chris Wallace Says Life at Fox News Became ‘Unsustainable’
As he starts a new streaming show at CNN, the longtime TV anchor reflects on his decision to leave Fox News after 18 years.
Chris Cuomo Seeks $125 Million From CNN
Mr. Cuomo’s lawyers claim the money is owed to him for wrongful termination.
Russian Censorship Law Forces Reporters to Weigh Safety
Western news outlets are engaging in a tense debate over balancing an urgent need to bear witness with journalists’ ability to report freely under strict new laws there.
Elsa Klensch, Face of Fashion on CNN, Is Dead at 89
She was one of the cable channel’s early stars, covering designers, models and trends in a weekly show that brought the industry to a mass television audience.
Several Western News Organizations Suspended Operations in Russia
BBC and Bloomberg News were among the media outlets that instructed Russia-based reporters to cease news gathering after a new law cracked down on news and free speech.
Chris Licht, a Creator of ‘Morning Joe’ and ‘Colbert’ Producer, Is Set to Run CNN
He will take over CNN as the network gets a new corporate owner. He replaces Jeff Zucker, the network president who abruptly resigned this month.
Cable News Covers Ukraine With On-the-Ground Reporting and In-Studio Rhetoric
Fox News stars like Tucker Carlson questioned why Americans hated Vladimir Putin, and CNN showed Russian tanks and rockets in live war-zone dispatches.
CNN’s Gollust Discussed Interview Topics With Gov. Cuomo, Probe Found
An internal investigation found that a top executive, Allison Gollust, had extensive communications with then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
CNN’s parent cites journalistic lapses in Jeff Zucker’s exit, as another executive resigns.
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Jeff Zucker’s Downfall at CNN Was Months in the Making
The network’s top-rated host and its president were forced out following ethical lapses, an office romance and a letter from a lawyer for “Jane Doe.”
Jeff Zucker Didn’t Save Democracy
But some unheroic realism from Republicans just might.
The Complexities of Addiction Treatment
Responses to an essay about the experience of Oregon and Portugal with drug decriminalization. Also: Jeff Zucker’s ouster at CNN; displaying good news.
At CNN, Personal and Corporate Tensions Collide After Jeff Zucker’s Exit
Inside the media giant, unease has been mounting: over the network’s corporate ownership, the firing of Chris Cuomo and a looming merger with Discovery.
Jeff Zucker and the Reckoning Over Office Romances
Corporate America needs to deal with the reality of office romances
How the Fallout From Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation Spread to Jeff Zucker
Chris Cuomo and Mr. Zucker, the former CNN president, are among those whose careers have suffered in the year since the former governor was first accused of sexual harassment.
‘Joined at the Hip’: Jeff Zucker’s Relationship With a Top CNN Executive
Allison Gollust, an executive vice president, has worked alongside Mr. Zucker for two decades. He cited their relationship as he abruptly resigned.
Jeff Zucker Resigns From CNN After Relationship With Top Executive
The relationship came up during the network’s investigation into the former anchor Chris Cuomo. “I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t,” Mr. Zucker wrote in a memo to colleagues.
To Hell and Back, Then to CNN
Once an ordinary citizen stumbles into the culture war, it can be hard to get back out. Just ask Michael Fanone.
Can CNN’s Hiring Spree Get People to Pay for Streaming News?
The network’s boss, Jeff Zucker, tries to make up for lost time by signing Chris Wallace, Audie Cornish and Eva Longoria.
Chris Cuomo Book Pulled by Harper Collins
The decision by HarperCollins comes after the anchor was fired by CNN and exited his daily satellite radio talk show.
Heeding Warning Signs Before School Shootings
Readers criticize the school’s decision to allow Ethan Crumbley back into class, and the nation’s gun laws. Also: Chris Cuomo; gender-neutral in French; happiness.
CNN Fires Chris Cuomo Over Role in Andrew Cuomo’s Scandal
The cable news network said it had “terminated him, effective immediately,” a move that came four months after Andrew Cuomo resigned as governor of New York.
Chris Cuomo Has a Funny Idea About What Doing His Job Means
Reporting on the suspension of a brotherly TV host.
CNN and Chris Cuomo Face Difficult Questions After Anchor’s Suspension
The network said it was pursuing a “further evaluation” of evidence regarding its star anchor’s efforts to help stave off a sexual harassment scandal that his brother, former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, was facing.
Chris Cuomo Is Suspended by CNN After Details of Help He Gave Andrew
The cable news network’s top-rated anchor was an enthusiastic adviser to Andrew Cuomo in the last 18 months of his governorship.
Chris Cuomo Played Outsize Role in Andrew Cuomo’s Defense
Chris Cuomo, the CNN host, participated in strategy discussions and shared a tip on at least one woman who had accused his brother, Andrew Cuomo, of sexual harassment.
In U.S.-China Competition, Taiwan’s Voice Must Be Heeded
Many outsiders are weighing in on what should be done about and on behalf of Taiwan. Few, though, are listening to what Taiwan is saying.
How Frances Haugen Became a Power Player in the Facebook Leaks
In a time of mega-leaks, journalists’ sources have become power players. Frances Haugen, the former Facebook product manager who shared company documents, led a meticulous media rollout.
Biden Is Open to Scrapping Filibuster for Voting Rights Bill ‘and Maybe More’
The president said any push to “fundamentally alter” the Senate’s 60-vote threshold would have to wait until after Congress passed his vast spending agenda.
Chris Cuomo Sexually Harassed Me. I Hope He’ll Use His Power to Make Change.
This is an opportunity for Chris Cuomo and CNN to show what accountability can look like in the #MeToo era.
Clarissa Ward of CNN Looks Back on the Afghanistan War
The network’s chief international correspondent, one of the most visible reporters during the withdrawal of U.S. troops, decided to become a reporter after an epiphany on 9/11.
Mueller Scrutinized an Unidentified Member of News Media in Russia Inquiry
The scrutiny was one of several new disclosures the Justice Department made about investigative actions involving the news media during the Trump years.
How News Organizations Got Colleagues Out of Kabul, Afghanistan
The evacuation of those who worked for outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post came after a global rescue effort stretching from the Pentagon to Qatar.
How News Organizations Got Afghan Colleagues Out of Kabul
The evacuation of those who worked for outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post came after a global rescue effort stretching from the Pentagon to Qatar.