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| '''Paragon News Network''', or simply "'''PNN'''", is a privately-owned cable news channel dedicated to news concerning life in Paragon City.
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| PNN was created in the 1990's during the attempted takeover by the other-worldly supervillian known as '''[http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Reichsman Reichsman]''', initially to provide emergency information for civilians through the normal cable services, but later it was remolded to follow the lead set by its [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CNN national counterpart].
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| In 2002 PNN's broadcasting facilities were taken over by the United Nations '''[[Vanguard]]''' organziation to provide the public with up-to-date information about Rikti activity and emergency evacuation and refugee resources. The network was restored to normal control after the Invasion.
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| In 2007, PNN [http://www.cityofheroes.com/media_and_downloads/videos/videos.html suffered the on-air loss] of reporter '''[[Monica Munroe]]''' and her cameraman '''[[Zeke]]''' on the onset of the Second Rikti Invasion as they were killed by a Rikti Bomb. The repercussions of that tragedy would be remembered the following year during PNN's coverage of [ftp://ftp.cityofheroes.com/comics/valentine_english.pdf the Wedding of Manticore and Sister Psyche].
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| In 2009-10, The PNN building was in part taken over by the Avatar of the Winter Lord, and his minions. This take-over was thwarted and ended after 30 minutes by '''[[Evil Malibu Barbie]]'''. It was pretty much localized to the Production Booth and the '''[[RONA Live!]]''' Set.
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| In 2010, the PNN building was taken over by the group '''[[Anarchy-999]]'''. Their leader was able to broadcast the group's somewhat chaotic conspiracy messages for about thirty minutes before control was restored by members of the '''[[Guardians of the Dawn (supergroup)|Guardians of the Dawn]]'''. Coverage of the rescue operation, especially of [[Lyon Powers]] and [[Galatea Powers]], became one of the highest-rated periods in the network's history.
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| == PNN Radio ==
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| '''PNN Radio''' originally started as AM station '''WPGN''' in Paragon City in 1931, the same year that [[Statesman]] first appeared. WPGN covered the legendary '''"[http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Brass_Monday Brass Monday]"''' event in which the [[Freedom Phalanx]] took on and defeated [[Nemesis]] and his Prussian forces. Afterwards they became the biggest supporters for the [[Citizen Crime Fighting Act]]. They also covered the attempted [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Atlas German invasion of Paragon City] on December 7th, 1941, highlighting the valiant sacrifice of '''Atlas'''.
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| From the 1940's until 1990, WPGN was part of the Hero Network System, a national syndication network of stations providing superhero news and updates. This network included '''[[WSPDR|WPSDR Radio]]''' in the Rogue Isles, as well as a partnership with the [[British Broadcasting Network]].
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| After the launch of the PNN cable network, WPGN became the center of the new PNN Radio syndication network, and changed their call sign to '''WPNN'''.
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| == PNN Personalities ==
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| According to Rona LIVE! Season 2, Issue 2, the General Manager of PNN is Kenny "KC" Emerson.
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| * [[:Category:PNN|List of PNN Media Personalities]]
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| == PNN Building ==
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| According to '''[[Guardians_of_the_Dawn_Spotlight#Issue_.2311_.22Recognition.22|Issue #11]]''' of the '''[[Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight]]''' series, the PNN Building is located in '''[[Steel Canyon]]''' a few blocks away from the Green Line transit station.
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| == PNN Programs ==
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| PNN airs a variety of programs during its normal hours including:
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| * '''[[Rona Live]]!''' - An interview show hosted by PNN Anchorwoman [[Rona Cosell]].
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| * '''[[Rona Cosell's: Behind the Mask|Behind the Mask]]''' - A news-magazine dedicated to providing secrets of the most celebrated of heroes and the most nefarious of villains, again hosted by Anchorwoman [[Rona Cosell]].
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| * '''The Garry Becker Experience''' - A commentary show featuring controvercial media personality [[Garry Becker]]. ''(Note: The show is currently in perpetual reruns.)''
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| * '''Where Are They Now?''' - A second look at the story-makers of yesterday and seeing what has happened to them.
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| * '''PNN Midday''' - A midday news segment hosted by [[Robin Steed]].
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| * '''PNN Dinnertime''' - An early-evening show hosted by [[Robin Steed]] that buffers between "The Garry Becker Experience" and "Rona Live!"
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| * '''Rate My Base''' - A humorous look at base design and how they can be improved upon by a panel of experts.
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| * '''PNN PvP''' - PNN's sports show, focusing on the only sporting event allowed in Paragon City... The Arena!
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| * '''City of Gangs''' - A newsmagazine series focusing on the various gangs and other criminal operations in Paragon City.
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| * '''Rogue Watch''' - A conservative-slanted look at activity in the Rogue Isles.
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| * '''Cross-Eyed''' - PNN's celebrated political show where liberals and conservatives trade barbs over the subjects of the day.
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| * '''Carson's Token''' - Icon designer [[Carson]] offers a free costume change for the most desperate and deserving.
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| * '''Shining Lights''' - A look at the new "superstars" of Paragon City, hosted by [[Sally Carson-Ramirez]]
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| * '''The Situation Room''' - Happenings around Paragon City and the Rogue Isles that are of no importance to the General Public.
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