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Anderson Cooper 360

Anderson Cooper brings you highlights from CNN’s premier nightly news program AC360.

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Manhunt Underway for Michigan High School Shooting Suspect’s Parents Dec 04, 2021

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The FBI, U.S. Marshals and a police fugitive team are searching for the Michigan high school shooting suspect’s parents, who were supposed to be arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges. Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald joins AC360 to give an update on the search for the parents and says she has no idea where they are but is “confident they will be apprehended swiftly.”

Plus, Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows doubled down on the baseless claim the 2020 election was stolen and whitewashed the January 6 attack on the Capitol in his new book obtained by CNN. John Dean was the White House counsel for President Nixon. He tells Anderson Cooper whether Meadows writing about conversations he had with the former President undermines his claim of executive privilege.

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Facebook Sold Ads Comparing U.S. Government’s Covid Response to Nazi Germany Dec 03, 2021

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A CNN exclusive reveals Facebook sold ads promoting anti-vaccine messages and comparing the U.S. government’s response to Covid-19 to Nazi Germany. Ads were also sold that casted doubt on the result of the 2020 election and pushed political violence. Facebook whistleblower and former Facebook executive Frances Haugen tells Anderson Cooper in an exclusive interview that Facebook knows the “biases in the algorithms give the most rage for the least amount of dollars” to extreme content.

Plus, President Biden urged all Americans to get boosted as the U.S. joins a growing list of countries that have confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed there are five confirmed cases of the variant in her state. Dr. Ashish Jha is the Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. He joins AC360 to discuss what we know and don’t know about the new Covid-19 variant.

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U.S. Confirms First Case of Omicron Variant in California Dec 02, 2021

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The United States’ first confirmed case of the Covid Omicron variant has been identified in California. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the person was fully vaccinated and has “mild symptoms.” CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells Anderson Cooper how soon we could see community spread.

Plus, the 15-year-old boy accused of killing four students in an Oxford, Michigan school was charged as an adult with four counts of first-degree murder and terrorism. Several other people were injured in the shooting. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins AC360 to discuss the tragedy and the charges against the alleged shooter.

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At Least 3 Killed in Shooting at Michigan High School Dec 01, 2021

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At least three teenagers were killed and eight people were injured in a shooting at a high school in Oxford, Michigan. The 15-year-old suspect, a sophomore at the school, was taken into custody after police responded to the shooting. Aiden Page is a senior at Oxford High School and barricaded in a classroom during the shooting. He tells Anderson Cooper about the moment he realized he was hearing gunshots.

Plus, the CDC is expanding surveillance at four U.S. international airports to look for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in travelers. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss whether or not vaccines will help protect against the new variant.

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Pfizer CEO Thinks Covid-19 Vaccine Will Work Against Omicron Variant, but Could Offer Less Protection Nov 30, 2021

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As Omicron variant cases spread in other countries, there’s a rush to impose travel bans. At least 46 countries and territories have imposed travel restrictions from several African countries following the discovery of the variant. Japan and Israel have banned all foreign nationals from entering their countries. Late today, responding to the potential threat, and the word "potential" should be underscored here, the CDC amped-up its advice on vaccine boosters. The old word was that anyone 18 or older "may" get a booster. The new word they've chosen is "should." Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joins Anderson to talk boosters, possible new versions of the vaccine and a pill the company has been testing to treat Covid.

Also, Tiger Woods says his days of being a full-time golfer are over. Anderson talks to Henni Koyack, the reporter who had an exclusive interview with the golf legend.

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All Three Men Convicted of Murder in Killing of Ahmaud Arbery Nov 25, 2021

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A Georgia jury has found all three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery guilty of murder and other charges. Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. could possibly face life in prison without parole. Arbery's death sparked national outrage after a video of his shooting was made public. Arbery was jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, when he was fatally shot in 2020. Arbery’s aunt Theawanza Brooks joins to talk about the verdict.

Plus, as Americans are about to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving, the CDC has an unsettling forecast on Covid-19. Officials there predict that the number of new Covid deaths and hospitalizations are likely to increase over the next four weeks. Previously, the forecast had been for a stable or possibly uncertain trend. President Biden's chief medical adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, joins AC360 to talk about safe practices for the holiday and what lies ahead.

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Jury Finds Unite the Right Defendants Liable for More Than $26 Million in Damages Nov 24, 2021

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A jury has awarded more than $26 million in damages after finding White nationalists who organized and participated in the violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia back in 2017 liable on a state conspiracy claim and other claims. Susan Bro’s daughter, Heather Heyer, was killed that day when a man sped his car through a crowd of counterprotesters. She tells AC360 the verdict “speaks volumes to trying to set things straight.”

Plus, the jury began deliberations in the trial of the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery. Sara Azari is a criminal defense attorney. She joins AC360 to discuss the trial.

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At Least 5 Killed After SUV Plows into Wisconsin Holiday Parade Nov 23, 2021

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At least five people were killed and at least 48 more were injured when an SUV plowed into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The police chief said the suspect is facing five counts of intentional homicide with more charges possible. Kelly Davis was at the parade where two of his children were marching. One of his kids was just barely missed by the SUV as it barreled through the crowd. He joins AC360 to describe the horrific scene and gives an update on how his children are doing.

Plus, the January 6 committee issued new subpoenas for five Trump allies, including Roger Stone and Alex Jones. Carrie Cordero is a CNN Legal Analyst and a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. She tells AC360 it’s “unlikely” they’ll be persuaded to cooperate but she thinks the committee is “doing everything” within its power to try and get that cooperation.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Charges Nov 20, 2021

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Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of killing two people and shooting another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020, was found not guilty on all charges. The 12-person jury deliberated for more than 25 hours over the course of four days. Former federal prosecutor Laura Coates joins AC360 to discuss the verdict.

Plus, President Biden was deemed “fit to successfully execute the duties of the President” after his first physical in office. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells Anderson Cooper about what he noticed when he read through the doctor’s report.

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Defense Rests in the Trial Over Ahmaud Arbery’s Death Nov 19, 2021

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The defense teams for the three White men accused in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing rested after presenting their case for two days and calling seven witnesses, including one of the defendants. Arbery’s family has said he was out for a jog when he was shot and killed. Paul Callan is a criminal defense attorney and a former homicide prosecutor. He joins AC360 to discuss what to expect with closing arguments next week.

Plus, the jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial finished its third day of deliberations without a verdict. CNN’s Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner tells Anderson Cooper about what one of the jurors requested and how the city of Kenosha is preparing for a possible verdict.

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