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CNN effect
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<p>The CNN effect is a theory in <a href="/facts/Political_science/Gqy5EoRX">political science</a> and <a href="/facts/Media_studies/u4dgw2G8">media studies</a> which states that global television networks, in their modern ability to provide live, 24-hours news coverage from anywhere in the world, play a significant role in determining the actions policymakers take and the outcomes of events. </p>