About
CNN: Live & Breaking News delivers fact-based reporting through short-form videos, interactives, articles, podcasts, and live audio. Stay informed on politics, health, world news, climate, and more with custom alerts that notify you as stories develop. Watch live video coverage, access CNN Shorts for quick updates, and stream 24/7 global news, award-winning shows, and original series with an All Access subscription. Listen to top headlines anywhere with live audio from CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International, and HLN, or catch the week's biggest stories on the "1 Thing" podcast.
Highlights
- Custom alerts and notifications for developing stories with live-updating articles
- 24/7 global news streaming, original series, and award-winning shows with All Access subscription
- Live video coverage and CNN Shorts for quick news updates
- Live audio from CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International, and HLN plus "1 Thing" podcast
Best for
People who want to stay informed on breaking news across politics, health, world events, and climate through multiple formats—video, audio, articles, and podcasts—with the ability to set custom alerts for stories as they develop.
At a glance
CNN: Live & Breaking News is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,644,090 ratings and is available on iOS and Android — all free to download.
It is developed by BBC Studios Limited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is CNN: Live & Breaking News free?
- Yes — CNN: Live & Breaking News is free to download on iOS and Android.
- What platforms is CNN: Live & Breaking News available on?
- CNN: Live & Breaking News is available on iOS and Android.
- What is CNN: Live & Breaking News?
- CNN: Live & Breaking News is a news app delivering fact-based reporting through short-form videos, interactives, articles, podcasts, and live audio. It offers 24/7 global news coverage, live video, custom alerts for developing stories, and access to award-winning shows and original series with a subscription.
- Can I get alerts for breaking news?
- Yes. You can set custom alerts and notifications to follow developing stories. The app's live update articles evolve as news comes in, giving you accurate updates as they happen.
- What audio content is available?
- You can listen to live audio from CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International, and HLN. The app also features the "1 Thing" podcast, which covers the week's biggest and most talked-about stories.
- What's included in the All Access subscription?
- The All Access plan includes 24/7 global news, live coverage, exclusive videos, original series, award-winning films, and unlimited articles. A Basic plan offers unlimited articles only.
- What are the alternatives to CNN: Live & Breaking News?
- CNN: Live & Breaking News is similar to FOX One: Live News, Sports, TV, Sling: Live TV, Sports & News, Google, and YouTube TV. Browse related apps by tag: news.
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