Within minutes of January 's Haiti earthquake , which killed more than 200,000 people , CNN began covering the story . Haiti earthquake in January killed more than 200,000 people . The quake was centered about 35 miles from the capital Port-au-Prince and caused a tsunami that devastated much of the country, leaving millions homeless or without food for days. CNN established itself as a vital missing link , helping worried relatives reach their loved ones .
Haiti earthquake in January killed more than 200,000 people . The quake was centered about 35 miles from the capital Port-au-Prince and caused a tsunami that devastated much of the country, leaving millions homeless or without food for days. CNN established itself as a vital missing link , helping worried relatives reach their loved ones .