Turner founded CNN, creating the first 24-hour news channel in 1980 The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Ted Turner , the media mogul who made billions pioneering modern cable television and later devoted