CNN (Cable News Network) is an American news-based pay television channel known for its comprehensive coverage of global and domestic news. Founded in 1980 by Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld, CNN was the first all-news television channel. It provides up-to-the-minute news updates, in-depth analysis, and live coverage of breaking news events, including politics, business, technology, and international affairs. CNN aims to deliver accurate and timely news to its viewers around the clock.