CNN Defamation Trial Highlights Media's Troubled Relationship with Public Trust
CNN is on trial in Florida for allegedly defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young, whose image was used in a story about a "black market" for Afghan evacuations, prompting concerns about the state of media relations amid declining public trust and the rising cost of defamation lawsuits.
CNN Defamation Trial Highlights Media's Troubled Relationship with Public Trust
CNN is on trial in Florida for allegedly defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young, whose image was used in a story about a "black market" for Afghan evacuations, prompting concerns about the state of media relations amid declining public trust and the rising cost of defamation lawsuits.
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44% Bias Score
Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Vandross's Career Showcased in New Documentary
The CNN documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details David Bowie's key role in launching Luther Vandross's music career, highlighting their collaboration on "Young Americans" and Bowie's later advocacy for increased representation of Black artists on MTV in the 1980s.
Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Vandross's Career Showcased in New Documentary
The CNN documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details David Bowie's key role in launching Luther Vandross's music career, highlighting their collaboration on "Young Americans" and Bowie's later advocacy for increased representation of Black artists on MTV in the 1980s.
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28% Bias Score
CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Renowned CNN anchor Aaron Brown, known for his calm 9/11 coverage and shaping of CNN's evening news, died Sunday at 76; his legacy includes mentoring and emphasizing concise, empathetic reporting.
CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Renowned CNN anchor Aaron Brown, known for his calm 9/11 coverage and shaping of CNN's evening news, died Sunday at 76; his legacy includes mentoring and emphasizing concise, empathetic reporting.
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12% Bias Score
Veteran CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Veteran CNN news anchor Aaron Brown, known for his calm coverage of the September 11th attacks, died Sunday at age 76; his family announced his death but did not release the cause.
Veteran CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Veteran CNN news anchor Aaron Brown, known for his calm coverage of the September 11th attacks, died Sunday at age 76; his family announced his death but did not release the cause.
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20% Bias Score
CNN's Syria Report: Questions Raised About Authenticity
CNN aired footage of Clarissa Ward finding a man in a Damascus prison cell on December 12, 2023, initially identified as Abdel Ghurbal, a civilian, but later confirmed as Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force intelligence lieutenant, raising questions about the authenticity of the report.
CNN's Syria Report: Questions Raised About Authenticity
CNN aired footage of Clarissa Ward finding a man in a Damascus prison cell on December 12, 2023, initially identified as Abdel Ghurbal, a civilian, but later confirmed as Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force intelligence lieutenant, raising questions about the authenticity of the report.
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48% Bias Score
CNN Retracts Report on Released Syrian Prisoner: Lieutenant, Not Civilian
CNN retracted a report showing the release of a Syrian prisoner, initially identified as civilian Adel Ghurbal, revealing him to be Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force lieutenant responsible for human rights abuses under Assad, highlighting challenges of verifying information during conflicts...
CNN Retracts Report on Released Syrian Prisoner: Lieutenant, Not Civilian
CNN retracted a report showing the release of a Syrian prisoner, initially identified as civilian Adel Ghurbal, revealing him to be Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force lieutenant responsible for human rights abuses under Assad, highlighting challenges of verifying information during conflicts...
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52% Bias Score
CNN Defamation Suit: Afghanistan Evacuation Report Under Scrutiny
CNN's November 2021 report accused security consultant Zachary Young of running a "black market" evacuation service from Afghanistan for exorbitant fees, prompting a defamation lawsuit; internal CNN communications show editor concerns about the report's accuracy and fairness.
CNN Defamation Suit: Afghanistan Evacuation Report Under Scrutiny
CNN's November 2021 report accused security consultant Zachary Young of running a "black market" evacuation service from Afghanistan for exorbitant fees, prompting a defamation lawsuit; internal CNN communications show editor concerns about the report's accuracy and fairness.
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60% Bias Score
David Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Luther Vandross's Career
The new documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details how David Bowie, a huge fan, significantly helped launch Luther Vandross's music career by inviting him to sing backing vocals on his album "Young Americans" in the 1970s, leading to further collaborations and challenging racial biases within the ...
David Bowie's Crucial Role in Launching Luther Vandross's Career
The new documentary "Luther: Never Too Much" details how David Bowie, a huge fan, significantly helped launch Luther Vandross's music career by inviting him to sing backing vocals on his album "Young Americans" in the 1970s, leading to further collaborations and challenging racial biases within the ...
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28% Bias Score
Veteran CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Veteran CNN anchor Aaron Brown, acclaimed for his calm and insightful 9/11 coverage, died Sunday at 76; his career included roles at ABC and local news stations, and he later taught journalism.
Veteran CNN Anchor Aaron Brown Dies at 76
Veteran CNN anchor Aaron Brown, acclaimed for his calm and insightful 9/11 coverage, died Sunday at 76; his career included roles at ABC and local news stations, and he later taught journalism.
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20% Bias Score
CNN's Record-Breaking Digital Audience in 2024
CNN's digital platforms achieved record engagement in 2024, attracting nearly 150 million monthly users and over 48 million readers for their Election Night coverage, highlighting a diverse content strategy balancing political news with human-interest stories and practical advice.
CNN's Record-Breaking Digital Audience in 2024
CNN's digital platforms achieved record engagement in 2024, attracting nearly 150 million monthly users and over 48 million readers for their Election Night coverage, highlighting a diverse content strategy balancing political news with human-interest stories and practical advice.
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52% Bias Score
CNN Retracts Report on Freed Syrian Prisoner: Man Identified as Assad-Era Officer
CNN retracted a report by Clarissa Ward on freeing a Syrian prisoner in Damascus after discovering the man, initially identified as Adel Ghurbal, was actually Lieutenant Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force officer accused of human rights abuses under Assad; the network is investigating.
CNN Retracts Report on Freed Syrian Prisoner: Man Identified as Assad-Era Officer
CNN retracted a report by Clarissa Ward on freeing a Syrian prisoner in Damascus after discovering the man, initially identified as Adel Ghurbal, was actually Lieutenant Salama Mohammad Salama, a Syrian Air Force officer accused of human rights abuses under Assad; the network is investigating.
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56% Bias Score
Syrian Prisoner Initially Misidentified by CNN: Former Regime Officer's Identity Revealed
CNN initially reported on a freed Syrian prisoner identified as Adel Ghurbal, but later confirmed his identity as Salama Mohammad Salama, a former lieutenant in the Assad regime's Air Force Intelligence Directorate, based on resident testimonies and a 99% facial recognition match; his whereabouts ar...
Syrian Prisoner Initially Misidentified by CNN: Former Regime Officer's Identity Revealed
CNN initially reported on a freed Syrian prisoner identified as Adel Ghurbal, but later confirmed his identity as Salama Mohammad Salama, a former lieutenant in the Assad regime's Air Force Intelligence Directorate, based on resident testimonies and a 99% facial recognition match; his whereabouts ar...
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32% Bias Score