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Christiane Amanpour departs CNN following 43-year career

The longtime anchor will cut her CNN International show, Amanpour, back to weekly from 2027. Her exit is not thought to be tied to David Ellison's Skydance Media buying the network.

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What happened

Christiane Amanpour, a longtime CNN anchor, has announced she is leaving the network after 43 years. Her daily CNN International show, Amanpour, will be scaled back to once a week starting in 2027.

Why it matters

Her departure is not thought to be linked to the network's recent acquisition by David Ellison's Skydance Media.

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