That's Show Biz: CNN Correspondent In Afghanistan Jumps To Rival Fox.(A)

Byline: AP

The bitter rivalry between CNN and Fox News Channel has spread to Afghanistan, where a veteran CNN correspondent stationed with forces fighting the Taliban abruptly switched networks.

Steve Harrigan, a 10-year CNN correspondent based in Moscow, told CNN he was leaving on Saturday, and by Sunday morning was delivering reports for Fox News Channel.

"It's a competitive world out there, and it's very important that we have someone in Afghanistan," said Roger Ailes, Fox News Channel CEO. "He just happened to work at CNN 24 hours ago."

It was something of a retaliatory strike, since CNN recently signed anchor Paula Zahn away from Fox, but this strike came with no notice.

CNN said it wishes Harrigan the best, with a spokeswoman adding, "CNN has over 75 people in the region covering that story."

Ailes characterized CNN as "asleep at the switch" in keeping Harrigan ...