'90s. a man of honor and integrity. we send our prayers and condolences to the biden family a family that has endured way too much heartache already. now let's turn to another story, a birthday of sorts. 35 years ago the cable news network cnn launched a visionary idea for a capable channel bringing news at all hours not just once in the morning and once a night. tonight, look back with us in a special report "breaking news: 35 years of cnn." here's a peek at one of the stunning moments that broke on cnn's air and put the network on the map. >> we're going to bernard shaw in baghdad. >> reporter: this is -- >> out of my mouth came the words -- >> reporter: something is happening outside. >> you're damn right something is happening. war is breaking out all around you. >> reporter: the skies over baghdad have been illuminated. we're seeing bright flashes going off all over the sky.