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New documentary follows Serena Williams' ascent to tennis stardom.
CNN to honor Queen Elizabeth with The Windsors rebroadcast.
Join us for a special in-person, advanced screening of The Murdochs.
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New CNN FlashDocs documentary highlights the life and career of tennis superstar Serena Williams |
As the US Open comes to a close, CNN celebrates one of the sport's all-time greats: Serena Williams. She is one of the most decorated women in tennis — winning 23 singles Grand Slam titles, four Olympic Gold Medals and earning nearly $100 million in prize money. Her three-decades-long career turned Williams into a global force and a household name.
Earlier this month, she announced her retirement, citing her desire to focus on her career as a venture capitalist and expanding her family.
The CNN FlashDocs unit's hour-long special, Serena Williams: On Her Terms, chronicles her early beginnings in Compton, California, to her epic ascent to international prominence, exploring the key moments on and off the court that shaped the athlete, woman, and mother.
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In Memoriam: CNN to honor the late Queen Elizabeth with a special on-air rebroadcast of The Windsors |
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, died on Thursday at the age of 96. The Queen's oldest son Charles has now become King Charles III.
Elizabeth ascended to the throne in 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI. She oversaw the last throes of the British empire, weathered global upheaval and domestic scandal, and dramatically modernized the monarchy.
She ruled over the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms and became one of the most globally recognizable women in contemporary history.
Messages of condolences started pouring in from around the world, underscoring the global impact the Queen had made during her 70-year reign.
"Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built," the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss said. "Our country has grown and flourished under her reign."
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden called the Queen a "steadying presence."
"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era," they said in a statement.
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If you're looking for more information on the British Royal Family, the CNN Original Series The Windsors tells the incredible, dramatic, and emotional tale of the royal family. It features stunning archives and interviews with insiders and experts.
The series airs on CNN this Saturday at 10 and 11 p.m. ET, and on Sunday at 9, 10 and 11 p.m. ET. It is available to watch now on Discovery+.
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Get an early sneak peek at CNN's new series, The Murdochs: Empire of Influence |
Are you anxiously waiting to watch the much anticipated CNN Original Series The Murdochs: Empire of Influence? If you’re in the NYC area, you're in luck.
Next Wednesday, September 14, we are hosting a special in-person advanced screening, followed by a discussion with CNN anchor Kate Bolduan and New York Times journalists Jonathan Mahler and Jim Rutenberg. The event begins at 7 p.m. ET at Hudson Yards.
The series tells the story of the world’s most powerful media family and their complicated history. On Sunday, September 24, the CNN Original Series will launch with a special two-episode premiere at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, only on CNN. To learn more, check out the series promo.
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