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"Headlines", as it is known to employees, has always been somewhat of a
stepchild at CNN: the unvarying rigidity of the news cycle was
contrasted with the unpredictable, live nature of the parent network. At other
times of the day, Headline News still features 30-minute news programs.
Every half-hour viewers get the latest updates on top stories
(headline news).
The original
Headline News format, which lasted until 2001, allowed the viewer
to tune in at any time of the day and, in just 30 minutes, receive the
most popular national and international stories, and feature reports.
In
the early 2000s, CNN Headline News became famous for its distinct
"screen," in which the news anchor (or news footage) appears in a sort
of visual "window" surrounded by constantly changing text, such as
breaking news, sports scores, stock market reports, and weather updates.
This new screen layout premiered on Headline News on August 6,
2001. Emperors Club VIP/Spitzer
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