CNN’s Ali Velshi Joins Al Jazeera America

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Marking its first high-profile American hire, Al Jazeera has announced that it has acquired CNN’s former chief business correspondent, Ali Velshi, for its new Al Jazeera America cable network. Al Jazeera America is preparing for a summer launch after having bought Al Gore’s Current TV network last December. CNN President Jeff Zucker made the announcement… Read more »

Ali Velshi Leaving CNN To Host New Show For Al Jazeera America

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On Wednesday we reported that CNN’s long-time reporter Ali Velshi was leaving the network for an undisclosed opportunity elsewhere. As it turns out, that job is hosting a 30-minute newsmagazine-style special for Al Jazeera America. The “daily primetime business program” will initially launch in a weekly format, according to the network’s press release, and will… Read more »