CNN
The Cable News Network (CNN) is a 24-hour news, information and general entertainment pay TV network operated by the WarnerMedia division of parent company AT&T, which also operates news networks CNN International and HLN. CNN’s main broadcast hub is in Atlanta with ancillary broadcast hubs in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and major cities around the world.
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CNN: Minneapolis shootings boosted TV ratings, website views
The network ranked first in cable among adults 25–54 during protest coverage and logged one of its top audience days of 2026.
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Nielsen: 20 million watch Trump’s prime-time speech on top networks
Nearly 20 million Americans watched President Donald Trump's prime-time address to the nation on top broadcast and cable networks this week.
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Nielsen: Sports dominates on TV in early December; Hallmark pulls strong viewership with holiday films
Sports programming continued to boost traditional linear television networks during Nielsen's most-recent measurement week.
Freely adds CNN, Warner Bros Discovery channels as streaming lineup expands
Freely has added CNN Headlines and secured a 2026 streaming deal for six Warner Bros Discovery free-to-air channels.
Nielsen: Fox continues ratings streak with National Football League games
Fox continued its dominance on broadcast and cable television with its strong slate of NFL games and cable news programming.
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Fox News, CNN declare victory in Election Day prime-time ratings war
Fox News won the night with overall viewers, while CNN had the stronger audience in the key A25-54 demographic, according to finalized data.
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WBD sees streaming gains, but box office woes weigh on Q3 revenue
The company added new subscribers to its HBO Max and other streaming services, but ongoing pressure in its movie and cable networks businesses contributed to lower overall revenue.
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MSNBC ratings strong during prime-time Election Day coverage
MSNBC had the highest preliminary ratings during prime-time on Election Day, according to Nielsen data.
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CNN All Access membership plan includes live TV shows
CNN Stream effectively replaces CNN Max, which is being pulled from HBO Max in November.
WBD raises price of HBO Max streaming plans
The price hike comes as HBO Max is set to lose a live CNN feed next month and TNT Sports next year.
Nielsen: NBC is highest-rated network, football continues dominance on broadcast
MLB playoff games were among the most-watched on cable TV; Fox News remains the top cable news channel in America.
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