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The Birth of CNN: Breaking News Barriers

This chapter chronicles the ambitious launch of CNN as the first 24-hour news channel, focusing on Ted Turner's vision and the challenges he faced in an industry dominated by traditional broadcasting. It highlights key negotiations, innovative strategies, and the determination of the CNN team to revolutionize news consumption as they prepared for their groundbreaking launch in 1980.

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