CNN’s Poppy Harlow Takes Leave to Study at Yale Law School

“It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” midday anchor says

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CNN anchor Poppy Harlow announced Tuesday she’s stepping away from the network temporarily to study at Yale Law School. Jim Sciutto will continue to co-host the hour they currently anchor together and her slot will be filled with rotating guest co-hosts.

“Starting next week, I will be taking a break from being with you every morning on this show so that I can go back to school. Yes, school! I’m going to study law for a Master’s degree. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and if this year and a half has taught me anything, it is, ‘Why not try?’” she said during “CNN Newsroom.”

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