He won the award for his daring coverage of the Vietnam War for The Associated Press. He went on to cover conflicts for CNN for nearly two decades.
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Russia Opens New Cases Against Journalists Who Covered Ukrainian Incursion
Moscow said it was investigating three more reporters, including a CNN correspondent, who crossed into Russian territory to cover the fighting.
Obama’s Half Sister Is Among Those Tear-Gassed During Protests in Kenya
Auma Obama, a sociologist and community activist, was being interviewed live on CNN when clouds of tear gas lobbed by the police overwhelmed her.
Hamas Spokesman Says ‘No One Has Any Idea’ How Many Hostages Remain Alive
Of the roughly 250 people kidnapped during the Oct. 7 attacks, 120 are believed to remain in Gaza. Israel believes at least third of them have died.
Telegraph Takeover Deal Seen as Fight for the Heart of U.K. Conservatives
A bid by an Arab American group, fronted by Jeff Zucker, the former CNN president, to buy The Telegraph is under scrutiny. That might leave an opening for a right-wing investor.
Zelensky Said He Warned U.S. of Slow Ukraine Counteroffensive Amid Wait for Arms
Ukraine’s president said he had wanted to start the military push sooner, in an interview with CNN.
Blinken Says Wagner Rebellion in Russia Shows Cracks in Putin’s Power
A brief revolt by the leader of the Wagner mercenary group was a challenge to the authority of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, the secretary of state said during TV appearances on Sunday.
McCarthy Turns Down Zelensky’s Invitation to Visit Ukraine
In an interview with CNN, the Ukrainian leader had said the House speaker should go see firsthand what’s happening.
Bernard Kalb, Veteran Foreign Correspondent, Is Dead at 100
He covered wars, revolutions and diplomatic breakthroughs for CBS, NBC and The New York Times. He also served, briefly and unhappily, as a State Department spokesman.
Biden: Putin ‘Totally Miscalculated’ on Reaction to Ukraine Invasion
In an interview with CNN, Mr. Biden said he had “no intention” of talking to the Russian leader at a meeting next month, but would consider discussions about freeing Brittney Griner.