Klein Wanted Lin Off The Anchor Desk; “National Correspondent” Wouldn’t Work

Following up on CNN anchor Carol Lin‘s exit:

“Sources said Lin’s contract was up and CNN wanted her to leave the anchor’s desk to become a national correspondent,” Variety reveals.

“Lin’s husband, former CNN producer Will Robinson, died soon after the birth of their first child; as a single mother to a toddler, she couldn’t commit to the travel requirements of that job.” More…

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