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CNN founder Ted Turner: 20th-century media giant

Turner launched CNN in 1980, transforming how the U.S. and the world received news and later became a leading business figure and philanthropist.

Published May 6, 2026, 10:29 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionizing the way America and the world got their news. He went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era.