Carol Lin
Carol Lin | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | First national anchor to report September 11 attacks |
| Spouse(s) | William Robinson (died 2003) Mike Dowling (m. 2009) |
| Children | 1 |
Carol Lin is an American former journalist, best known as the first national television news anchor to report on the September 11 attacks, reporting for CNN, at 8:49 a.m. on the day of the attacks. Lin previously worked as a reporter for ABC News and reported for NPR. She subsequently worked for the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office as a communications director and senior advisor.