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CNN reporter reacts to lightning during live White House segment
A CNN reporter paused a live report on U.S. strikes on Iran after lightning struck near the White House on July 9. The journalist resumed the segment after the interruption.
Jul 10, 2:59 PM·1m read1 source
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A CNN reporter paused a live segment on U.S. strikes on Iran on July 9 when lightning struck near the White House. Journalist Betsy Klein was reporting when thunder and darkening skies interrupted the broadcast. After a lightning bolt lit up the sky, she said, "My gosh, really bad," and turned to look at the weather. Ms Klein then continued the report on U.S. strikes on Iran.
Broadcast details The segment aired on Independent TV.
The interruption lasted only a few seconds before the reporter resumed speaking.
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