CNN
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It released its statement after CNN first reported the incident.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
David: Steve Benen for MS NOW: Trump’s ‘God Squad’ discards the administration’s supposed interest in whale protections; Ella Nilsen for CNN: Only 50 of these whales are left in existence.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Her emergency contact Alex Plitsas, a CNN national security analyst, told CBS that Kittleson had been warned by the US government about a specific threat to her from Iran-backed paramilitaries.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It is also the parent of channels such as CNN and TLC, and streaming platform HBO Max.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The quote was from Ted Turner, the billionaire media mogul, founder of CNN, who had been lamenting his inability to snatch up the CBS network in a corporate megadeal.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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