Kirsten Appleton

Senior Package Producer, The Lead with Jake Tapper at CNN

washington, district of columbia, united states

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'Treat her like she is here': Hear Luke Bryan's grief advice to a 9-year-old fan

Video Ad Feedback 'Treat her like she is here': Hear Luke Bryan’s grief advice to a 9-year-old fan Anderson Cooper's podcast 'All There Is' returns Tuesday night with country music star Luke Bryan. Watch the show and join the conversation at cnn.com/allth... See more

cnn.com•Kirsten Appleton•Oct 31, 2025

French police arrest five further suspects in connection with Louvre heist

Video Ad Feedback French police arrest five further suspects in connection with Louvre heist Five further suspects were arrested as part of French authorities' investigation into the infamous Louvre heist. Two suspects arrested last week were also placed ... See more

cnn.com•Kirsten Appleton•Oct 30, 2025

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