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NBC's Campbell Brown Jumps To CNN

Former NBC News anchor Campbell Brown has signed on with CNN, joining the cable network on Sept. 1. At NBC since 1998, Campbell was a Washington correspondent before heading up to New York to anchor "Weekend Today" and occasionally filling in for Brian Williams on "Nightly News."

CNN has not said what she will do for them, but there is talk that she might land a prime-time spot -- maybe as a replacement for Paula Zahn's tanking show. "We are extremely fortunate to be able to bring Campbell Brown to CNN," says Jon Klein, president of CNN/U.S. "Campbell stands out in this business as an impressive anchor with a distinctive ability to connect with viewers."

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