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Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
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Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87

NY Times · May 6, 2026, 2:24 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.

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