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January 17, 2022
• DEMOCRACY IN PERIL: Scant Hope For Voting Rights Action In Senate Clash Tomorrow; MLK's Family Presses Senate To Pass Voting Rights Legislation: "History Will Be Watching"; Three Retired Generals Pen Op-Ed: The Military Must Prepare Now For A 2024 Insurrection. Aired 9-10p ET


January 14, 2022
• CNN TONIGHT: McCarthy Claims He Has Nothing To Provide January 6 Committee; Patrick McEnroe On Djokovic Legal Fight; DeSantis Draws Ire After Bashing Dem-Led States. Aired 9-10p ET


January 13, 2022
• CNN TONIGHT: DOJ Charges Oath Keepers Leader, 10 Others With Rare "Seditious Conspiracy" Allegations In January 6 Insurrection; Attorney For Oath Keepers Leader Charged With Sedition: "Very Serious Charges"; Supreme Court Blocks Biden Administration's Vaccine Rule For Large Businesses. Aired 9-10p ET


January 12, 2022
• CNN TONIGHT: House GOP Leader McCarthy Won't Cooperate With January 6 Committee; GOP Senator Marsha Blackburn Under Fire For Controversial Comments About Black Judicial Nominee; Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Admits He Didn't Immediately Isolate After Positive COVID Test. Aired 9-10p ET


January 11, 2022
• CNN TONIGHT: Biden Calls On Senate To Change Filibuster Rules To Pass Voting Rights Bills: "I'm Tired Of Being Quiet"; Dr. Fauci Clashes With GOP Senators In COVID Response Hearing; NYPD Commissioner Meets With Manhattan D.A. After Clash Over New Prosecution Policies. Aired 9-10p ET


January 06, 2022
• January 6: One Year Later; Lawmakers Trapped During The Riot On The Threat To Democracy Now; Rep. Liz Cheney On The State Of The Republican Party; Rep. Raskin's Daughter On Being Back At Capitol For First Time Since Riot; Raskin Family Remembers Tommy Raskin; Fears Forever Engraved In Staffers' Memory; U.S. Capitol Ransacked By Mob. Aired 9-10:30p ET
• January 6: One Year Later. Aired 8-9p ET
• Reflections on the Anniversary of the Capitol Riot; CNN Panel Talks about January 6, 2021. Aired 8:45-10:30a ET


January 01, 2022
• New Year's Celebration In Times Square; Eric Adams Sworn In As New York City Mayor; CNN New Year's Celebration In New Orleans; Interview With Bobby Brown. Aired 12-1:30a ET


December 31, 2021
• CNN's New Year's Eve Live. Aired 11p-12a ET
• CNN's New Year's Eve Live. Aired 10-11p ET
• CNN 2022 New Year's Eve With Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen. Aired 9-10p ET
• New Year's Eve Live With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen. Aired 8-9p ET


December 28, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: FDA: At-Home Rapid Tests May Be Less Sensitive To Omicron; Legendary NFL Coach & Broadcaster John Madden Passes Away At 85; A Closer Look At How Remote Work Is Affecting Young Male Americans. Aired 9-10p ET


December 27, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: Biden Concedes Not Enough Has Been Done To Expand COVID Testing Capacity: "We Have More Work To Do"; Growing GOP Push To Expand Jobless Benefits For Workers Who Quit Over Vaccine Mandates; Flight Attendants' Union Pushes Back On Calls For Shorter COVID Isolation Period For Workers. Aired 9-10p ET


December 24, 2021
• CNN Tonight: Did Not Air 9-10p ET


December 23, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: Biden Admin Briefed By Experts In October On Need To Ramp Up Rapid Testing Before The Holidays; Trump Pushes Back On Vaccine Conspiracies; Hundreds Of Prosecutors Leave Philly D.A.'s Office. Aired 9-10p ET


December 22, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral Pill To Treat COVID; School Closures Across U.S. Mount Amid Omicron Surge; Biden Reiterates Plans To Run In 2024, Says A Trump Rematch Would "Increase The Prospect". Aired 9-10p ET


December 21, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: Biden To The Unvaccinated: "Your Choice Can Be The Difference Between Life Or Death"; New York City Offers $100 To Get Boosters By New Year's; Manchin Joins Special Call With Fellow Senate Democrats After Fiery Blowback To His "No" On Build Back Better. Aired 9-10p ET


December 20, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: Omicron Now Dominant COVID Variant In U.S. By Wide Margin; Manchin Blames White House Staff For Not Backing Biden's Bill; Harvard Suspends SAT & ACT Requirement For Next Four Years. Aired 9- 10p ET


December 17, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: New York State Sees Record Daily High Of New COVID Cases; Defense Rests After Ex-Officer Kim Potter Breaks Down On Stand, Recalls Fatally Shooting Daunte Wright; Zakaria: Biden "Is Paying The Price For The Complicated Times That We Are Living Through". Aired 9- 10p ET


December 16, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: President Biden: Omicron Spread "Going To Increase"; President Joe Biden Shifts Focus To Voting Rights: "Single Biggest Issue"; Chris Stirewalt On Fox News Hosts. Aired 9-10p ET


December 15, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: AP: No Significant Voter Fraud In 2020 Battleground States; Biden Administration Releases Previously Classified JFK Assassination Documents; New Op-Ed: Biden Should Announce He's Not Running Again. Aired 9-10p ET


December 14, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: January 6 Committee Reveals Text From GA Official To Meadows: "Need To End This Call"; Soon: House Votes On Holding Mark Meadows In Contempt Of Congress; GOP Gains Advantage As Redrawn Maps Kill Swing Districts. Aired 9-10p ET


December 13, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: 1/6 Panel Votes To Hold Mark Meadows In Contempt Of Congress; Rep. Cheney Reveals Trump Jr. Text To Meadows: "The Capitol Police Tweet Is Not Enough"; Philadelphia D.A. Apologizes For Downplaying The City's Violence. Aired 9-10p ET


December 12, 2021
• CNN Heroes: 15 Years of Changing the World. Aired 9-10p ET
• 15th Annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute. Aired 8-9p ET


December 11, 2021
• CNN Heroes: 15 Years Of Changing The World. Aired 10-11p ET


December 10, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: Rising Inflation & Revised CBO Score Pose New Problems For Biden's "Build Back Better" Agenda; SCOTUS Allows Texas Abortion Ban To Remain In Effect Despite Roe V. Wade; New York City Gives Noncitizens Right To Vote In Local Elections. Aired 9-10p ET
• The Funeral Of Senator Bob Dole. Aired 12:30-1p ET
• The Funeral of Senator Bob Dole; Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle Delivers Tribute; Bob Dole's Daughter Robin Dole Delivers Tribute. Aired 12-12:30p ET
• President Biden Delivers Tribute To Sen. Bob Dole; Former U.S. Senator Pat Roberts Delivers Tribute. Aired 11:30a-12p ET
• The Funeral Of Senator Bob Dole. Aired 11-11:30a ET


December 09, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: Biden: Strengthening Our Democracy Requires "Constant Effort"; Philadelphia D.A. Now Says He Was "Inarticulate" When He Said Record Murders Don't Equal A Crisis; Senator Promotes Dubious COVID Cure Claim. Aired 9-10p ET


December 08, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: House Progressives Move To Strip GOP's Boebert Of Committee Assignments Over Anti-Muslim Remarks; Lawmakers Grill Instagram's CEO Over App's Impact On Kids; Attorney Representing Transit Union On Lawsuit Over Port Authority's "Black Lives Matter" Mask Ban. Aired 9-10p ET


December 07, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: Biden Warns Putin Not To Invade Ukraine In Video Call, As Russia Amasses Large Military Presence At Border; China Threatens U.S. With Retaliation Over Diplomatic Boycott Of Winter Olympics; Restaurant Faces Online Backlash After Refusing To Serve On- Duty Armed Police Officers. Aired 9-10p ET


December 06, 2021
• CNN TONIGHT: Bob Dole To Lie In State Thursday At U.S. Capitol; Authorities Searching Home Of Man Accused Of Helping School Shooting Suspect's Parents; NYC To Mandate COVID Vaccines For All Private Sector Workers. Aired 9-10p ET


November 24, 2021
• Migrant Boat Sinks in English Channel. Aired 1-1:30p ET


November 06, 2021
• "The ABCs of COVID Vaccines: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Families". Aired 8:30-9a ET


November 05, 2021
• Funeral Service for Former Secretary of State and Retired General, Colin Powell. Aired 1:30-2p ET
• The Funeral of Colin Powell. Aired 1-1:30p ET
• Family, Friends Gather To Honor Trailblazer Colin Powell. Aired 12:30-1p ET
• Awaiting Start of Funeral Service at National Cathedral; The Reception of the Body; The Anthems in Procession by Rev. Michael Curry. Aired 12-12:30p ET
• The Funeral of Colin Powell. Aired 11:30a-12p ET
• Biden Speaks As U.S. Adds 531,000 Jobs In October; Powell Funeral Hearse Arrives At National Cathedral. 11-11:30am ET


November 03, 2021
• Dead Heat in New Jersey Race; GOP's Youngkin Wins Virginia Governor's Race; CNN Projects Eric Adams Wins New York City Mayoral Race. Aired 3-4a ET
• Dead Heat in New Jersey Race; CNN Projects Minneapolis Voters Reject Measure to Replace Police. Aired 2-3a ET
• Republican Youngkin Wins Virginia; Dead Heat In New Jersey Governor's Race. Aired 1-2a ET
• Youngkin Leads in Virginia; Ciattarelli Leads in New Jersey. Aired 12-1a ET


November 02, 2021
• Virginia And New Jersey Gubernatorial Races. Aired 11p-12a ET
• No Change In Minneapolis P.D.; Glenn Youngkin's Tactic Pulled Many Voters; Boston With A New Mayor-Elect; New Jersey Still Waiting For The Results; Governor Phil Murphy Thanked His Supporters. Aired 10-11p ET
• GOP's Youngkin Opens Big Lead In Virginia Governor's Race; CNN Projects Eric Adams Wins New York City Mayoral Race; Race Tightens For New Jersey Governor. Aired 9-10p ET
• Tight Race For Virginia And New Jersey Governor, Too Early To Call; VA Election Official: "Heavy" Turnout, Some Ballot Shortages Today; Polls About To Close In Race For New York City Mayor; Minneapolis Voters Deciding Whether To Replace Police Dept. Aired 8-9p ET
• Virginia Governor's Race Too Early To Call; Election Night In America. Aired 7-8p ET
• Key Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) Warns He May Vote Against Spending Plan; Biden Urges Global Action on Climate, Apologizes for Trump Policy; National Archives Reveals New Details About January 6th Documents Trump Wants Kept Secret; Election Night in America. Aired 6- 7p ET


October 21, 2021
• CNN Presidential Town Hall With President Joe Biden. Aired 8- 9:30p ET


October 15, 2021
• British Lawmaker David Amess Dies In Stabbing Attack; U.K. Home Secretary Asks Police To Review MPs' Security; U.S. Lawmakers Pressure Biden To Toughen Up On Beijing; Late To The Game: China Blasts Ahead For Place In Space. Aired 4-5p ET
• British MP David Amess Dies In Stabbing Attack; Day Of Mourning After Deadly Gunbattles In Beirut; Suspect Charged With Five Murder Counts In Norway Attack. Aired 2-3p EST
• British Lawmaker David Amess Dies in Stabbing Attack Aired 12:00-12:59p ET


September 25, 2021
• A CNN Special Presentation: "Champions For Change". Aired 8-9p ET


September 21, 2021
• CNN Special Report: The Origins Of COVID-19. Aired 12-1a ET


September 19, 2021
• Cuomo Prime Time: The Price of Freedom. Aired 10:30-11p ET


September 15, 2021
• California Gov. Gavin Newsom Will Remain In Office; Larry Lender Acknowledges Defeat In CA Recall. Aired 1-2a ET
• CNN Projection: Gavin Newsom Defeats Recall And Will Remain California Governor. Aired 12-1a ET


September 14, 2021
• California Recall Election: Governor Gavin Newsom Has Early Lead In CNN Exit Poll With Most Votes So Far Against Recall. Aired 11p-12a ET
• Californians Now Casting Their Ballots; Democrats Outnumbered Republicans In California; Polls Still Favor Democrats In California; General Mark Milley Set The Guardrails; California's Recall A Test For Democrats; Larry Elder Leaving A Mark To Remind Voters. Aired 10-11p ET


September 11, 2021
• VP Kamala Harris Marks 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 In Shanksville, PA; Interview With U.S. Secretary Of Defense Gen. Lloyd Austin; Interview With Robert De Niro; Soon: POTUS And First Lady To Pay Tribute To Flight 93. Aired 11a-12p ET
• The Terrorist Attacks on September 11th, 2001, at World Trade Center Towers in New York Remembered on 20th Anniversary; President Biden's Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan Leaves Taliban in Charge of Trying to Create New Government in Afghanistan; Former President George W. Bush Gives Speech at Memorial for Terrorist Attacks on September 11th, 2001. Aired 10-11a ET
• Moment of Silence for When Flight 175 Struck South Tower; Bidens, Obamas, Clintons Attend 9/11 Memorial in New York; Pentagon Leaders Honor Fallen of September 11th; Condoleezza Rice: We are More Secure Than We Were on 9/11; Aired 9-10a ET
• Shine A Light: A 9/11 20th Anniversary Tribute Special. Aired 8-9p ET


August 21, 2021
• We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert; Concert May Resume Soon, Once Severe Weather Passes. Aired 9-10:30p ET
• We Love New York City: The Homecoming Concert; Concert May Resume Once Severe Weather Passes. Aired 8-9p ET
• We Love New York City: The Homecoming Concert."; We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert; New York and Connecticut under State of Emergency; Crowds Asked to Leave Central Park Due to Weather. Aired 7- 8p ET
• We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert; Hurricane Henri Takes Aim At Northeast. Aired 6-7p ET
• "We Love New York City: The Homecoming Concert"; Hurricane Henri Takes Aim At Northeast. Aired 5-6p ET
• We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert; Music Legends Take The Stage In NYC's Central Park; Interview With NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) About Concert At Central Park; Hurricane Henri Takes Aim At Northeast. Aired 4-5p ET


July 27, 2021
• Officers Attacked At U.S. Capitol Testify At Insurrection Hearing. Aired 12:30-1p ET
• Investigating the Insurrection: Officers Attacked at U.S. Capitol Testify at Insurrection Hearing. Aired 12-12:30p ET
• Investigating the Insurrection: Frontline Officers Give Firsthand Accounts of Capitol Riot; Officers Attacked at U.S. Capitol Testify at Insurrection Hearing. Aired 11:30-12p ET
• Investigating the Insurrection: Frontline Officers Give First- Hand Accounts of Capitol Riot. Aired 11-11:30a ET
• Investigating the Insurrection: Frontline Officers Give Firsthand Accounts of Capitol Riot. Aired 10:30-11a ET
• Investigating the Insurrection: Officers Who Protected Capitol on January 6 Give Opening Statements; Frontline Officers Give Firsthand Accounts of Capitol Riot. Aired 10-10:30a ET
• Officer at Capitol on Jan 6: Some Shouted Racial Slurs During Riot; Officers Attacked at U.S. Capitol Testify at Insurrection Hearing; Rep. Kinzinger to Capitol Officers: "You Guys Won"; Capitol Officer: Still Recovering from Rioters' "Hugs and Kisses". Aired 1:30- 2p ET
• Officers Attacked at U.S. Capitol Testify at Insurrection Hearing; Lawmakers Speak after Emotional Testimony in Insurrection Hearing. Aired 1-1:30p ET


July 21, 2021
• CNN Town Hall With President Joe Biden. Aired 8-9:20p ET


July 08, 2021
• CNN's Fourth in America Special. Aired 2-3a ET


July 05, 2021
• CNN Special: The Fourth In America. Aired 11p-12a ET
• CNN's Fourth in America Special. Aired 2-3a ET
• The Fourth in America Aired 1-2a ET
• The Fourth In America. Aired 12-1a ET


July 04, 2021
• CNN Special: The Fourth In America. Aired 11p-12a ET
• CNN's Fourth In America Special. Aired 10-11p ET
• The Fourth In America. Aired 9-10p ET
• The Fourth in America. Aired 8-9p ET
• The Fourth In America; Joe Biden Speaks As America Celebrates Fourth Of July. Aired 7-8p ET


June 13, 2021
• U.S. President And First Lady Meet With Queen At Windsor; U.S. President To Meet With Other NATO Leaders In Brussels; Knesset To Vote On Coalition To End Netanyahu's Time As P.M.; Brazilian City Of Serrana Vaccinates Almost All Adults. Aired 1-2p ET
• G7 Summit Wraps Up; Israeli Politics; President Joe Biden Attends NATO Summit In Brussels; Biden And Putin Prepare For High- Stakes Meeting. Aired 11a-12p ET
• Biden On Global Challenges: America Is Back At The Table; Biden Agrees With Putin On U.S.-Russia Ties Being At Low Point; Biden: China Must Be More Transparent, Follow International Norms; Leaders Wrap Up Three Days Of Meetings In Cornwall, England; Knesset In Session As Crucial Vote On Coalition Looms; Macron Under Fire For Comments On Northern Ireland; Eriksen In Stable Condition Following Collapse On Field; Biden, First Lady To Meet With Queen Before Leaving UK. Aired 10-11a ET


June 12, 2021
• President Biden Meets With World Leaders On Second Day Of Event; Biden Aims To Reassert U.S. Leadership Into The Global Forum; World Leaders Differ On How To Approach China; Match Resumes After Player Eriksen Collapsed; Biden Meets With France's Emmanuel Macron. Aired 3-4p ET
• Busy Agenda For Second Day Of Meeting In Cornwall, England; Biden Aims To Reassert U.S. Leadership Into The Global Forum; Danish Player Collapses During Match Against Finland; Euro 2020 Match To Resume After Playing Eriksen Collapsed; G7 Leaders Discuss Global Economy, COVID Crisis; Summer Travelers Navigate Europe's Patchwork Rules; Opposition Leaders Detained Months Ahead Of Election IN Nicaragua; Uyghurs Deported From The Middle East. Aired 2-3p ET


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