CNN announced the departure of Robert Novak after 25 years from the network, but we'll still savor our memories, including his last appearance on Aug. 4, below. It was after this outburst that the network placed Novak on permanent hiatus. But fans of the dark lord need not worry: Novak will haul his squat little self, and all his accompanying baggage, over to Fox in the very near future.
CNN, the Pentagon's "military analyst program" and Gitmo
Huge numbers of Americas who were subjected to this propaganda by their own Government still don't know that they were, because the television networks which broadcast it to them refuse to tell them about it.
By Glenn Greenwald, Salon
Method anchor
Star newsman Anderson Cooper is defined less by his experience than by an old-fashioned Hollywood marketing campaign.
By Neal Gabler, Salon
Viewer discretion
CNN's al-Qaida tapes were grisly and important, and offered a promising look at what a news channel could actually be.
By Carina Chocano, Salon
Out-Foxed
How Rupert's red-state cable channel waved the flag and beat CNN.
By Geraldine Sealey, Salon
Ladies of the nightly news
How the most electrifying campaign of our time changed everything for Katie Couric, Campbell Brown and Rachel Maddow.
By Rebecca Traister, Salon
Lou Dobbs challenges his own CNN network
Lou Dobbs' support of the birther movement has opened up a rift between him and his network.
By David Bauder, AP
My Visit to the Botox Torture Doc
Banks to Hike Card Rates Ahead of New Restrictions
Sexiest Man Living
Thanks, CNN, for making Lou Dobbs