In January 1991, when Americans led an attack on Iraqi forces during the first Persian Gulf War, CNN was the only television network that had people in Baghdad who reported as the bombing on the city began. This event brought CNN legitimacy and popularity because it provided a news value that other networks could not. What news value did this provide for viewers?
A) immediacy
B) representation
C) accuracy
D) proximity

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The fact that CNN was the only network with reporters in Baghdad during the bombing provided immediacy, as they were able to report on events as they were happening in real-time.

In January 1991, When Americans Led an Attack on Iraqi