CNN went on the air for the first time 40 years ago on June 1, 1980. Here’s a look back at some of the most defining stories from the last four decades. https://cnn.it/3gJ560b | CNN

CNN's Anderson Cooper interviews actor George Clooney on the set of his Broadway play, "Good Night, and Good Luck" which is focused on Edward R. Murrow's famous battle with Senator Joseph McCarthy. Watch CNN’s special presentation of George Clooney’s “Good Night, and Good Luck” on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET and streaming live on Max. | CNN

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen caught up with late night host Stephen Colbert and took shots together on New Year's Eve. | CNN