CNN: Live & Breaking News

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About this app

The CNN app is your destination for unrivaled, fact-based reporting. Stay informed at every turn as the story breaks through short-form videos, interactives, articles, podcasts, live audio, and more. Easily discover the the day’s top news from politics, health, world news, climate, and beyond.

Download the CNN app to start making sense of the world today.

START STREAMING THE CNN EXPERIENCE TODAY.
Now watch unlimited streaming, including 24/7 global news, daily programs from trusted journalists, award-winning shows and films, and more.

FOLLOW ELECTIONS THAT MATTER.
Track races as they happen with the interactive Magic Wall. Get live state and local results, and easily compare incoming 2026 data to past elections.

FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES.
Set custom alerts and notifications so you can follow developing stories. Our "live update" articles evolve as the news comes in, giving you accurate updates as they happen.

WATCH THE STORY UNFOLD.
See it for yourself with CNN’s live video or be in the know quickly with CNN Shorts.

STAY SHARP WITH EXPERT INSIGHTS.
Delivering in-depth analysis and context that matters from award-winning journalists, so you're prepared for what's next.

DIVE DEEPER WITH LIVE REPORTING.
Enjoy a 5-minute preview of CNN live. Unlock unlimited viewing, including CNN's original series and documentary collection, CNN, CNN International, and HLN by logging into your TV provider. Stay caught up with video clips, no login necessary.

TAKE A BREAK.
From travel and style news to the latest in entertainment, discover feel-good stories and get a daily dose of positivity.

LISTEN TO STAY CONNECTED.
Listen to top headlines anywhere you go with live audio from CNN, CNN en EspaƱol, CNN International and HLN. Hear the week's biggest and most talked-about stories with the "1 Thing" podcast.

READ STORIES PICKED FOR YOU.
Discover personalized stories based on your interests, so you can quickly catch up on the news that matters most to you.

DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION (Available in the United States)
All Access plan - The premium CNN experience: streaming, exclusive videos, articles, and more.
• 24/7 global news
• Live coverage
• Exclusive videos
• Original series
• Award-winning films
• Unlimited articles

Basic plan - The basic CNN experience
• Unlimited articles

Your subscription will automatically renew at the then-current price of your plan unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal. Your App Store account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. You can manage your subscription by visiting the Google Play Store or under Settings on your Android device.
Stay informed on the day’s breaking news, live updates, and headlines with CNN.
Updated on
Nov 7, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Location, App activity, and Device or other IDs
  • This app may collect these data types
    Location, Personal info and 5 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

539K reviews
Joel Vijay
January 20, 2021
I'll start off saying I generally love this app. It's my go to news app. However, since a couple weeks ago, notifications are completely broken. They used to collate into a single stackable notification at the top which was easy to read through if you had multiple headlines. Now, they all appear individually, causing it to spam my notification list. I emailed the developer team but didn't receive a reply. Shame, CNN.
47 people found this review helpful
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Kevin Shuler (Twin)
August 12, 2026
If it wasn't for the occasional lag in the video section I would give it 5 stars. But it keeps me informed... 8/11/26 After 11 years I'm deleting this app because I refuse to have to pay for news. I guess I'll download ABC..
10 people found this review helpful
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Jonathan Walker
October 15, 2026
This app used to be one of my defaults for daily news. But so much of their content is now behind a paywall that I've recently deleted it. Basic news should not need a subscription and I won't pay sites that ask for one. If they need the revenue so badly then create a free tier with ads. That's basically what the CNN channel is now, 10 minutes of news followed by 15 minutes of ads.
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What’s new

Update the app to follow the elections that matter most to you. Use the Magic Wall's interactive maps to get live, county-by-county results as they happen.