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Anderson Cooper 360

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

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FDA approves emergency use of remdesivir to treat coronavirus May 02, 2020

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The experimental drug remdesivir has been approved by the FDA to help treat hospitalized patients with severe cases of COVID-19. Dr. Llyod Minor, dean of Stanford University's School of Medicine, tells Anderson Cooper about the effects the drug can have on a patient who has the deadly virus. Plus, Naomi Hartwig lost her mother and father to the coronavirus. They died just one week apart. She joins AC360 to share their love story. Airdate: May 1, 2020

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WHO launches new program to accelerate COVID-19 vaccines Apr 25, 2020

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The World Health Organization is launching a new program to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Sanjay Gupta join Anderson Cooper to discuss the logistics of getting a working vaccine and when or if people should expect one. Plus, Captain Brett Crozier was fired after warning of a coronavirus outbreak that was spreading throughout the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt. Now the Navy is recommending that Captain Crozier be reinstated as the ship's commander. Captain Crozier's friend Brett Odom tells AC360 Captain Crozier is humbled and excited to potentially lead his sailors again. Airdate: April 24, 2020

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Las Vegas mayor wants to re-open casinos, theater and restaurants but doesn't give any safety guidelines Apr 23, 2020

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Carolyn Goodman, the mayor of Las Vegas,wants casinos, theaters and restaurants in her city to re-open but says it's not her job to provide any social distancing guidelines. She says the owners "better figure it out. That's their job." Democratic Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak joins AC360 to respond to the mayor's comments and says Nevada is "clearly not ready to re-open." Plus, former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius tells Anderson Cooper she's alarmed the American public is getting "political spin before and after scientists talk." Airdate: April 22, 2020

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp faces resistance from mayors and business owners over move to re-open state Apr 22, 2020

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Georgia Republican Governor is pushing to reopen a range of businesses in the state, including hair and nail salons, gyms, and restaurants despite White House guidelines that suggest waiting for a 14-day downward trajectory of COVID-19 cases. Jamie Booth, an Atlanta hair salon owner, joins AC360 to explain why she will remain closed until at least mid-May to keep both herself and her clients safe. Plus, after President Trump tweeted "Liberate Michigan," the state's Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer, responded in an op-ed saying "we need to get this right" when it comes to re-opening any state. She tells Anderson Cooper she's trying to save lives. Airdate: April 21, 2020

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Congressional leaders and the White House negotiate another coronavirus relief funding package Apr 21, 2020

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Key congressional leaders and the Trump administration are trying to strike a deal on a nearly $500 billion package that would replenish funding for small businesses and provide additional money for hospitals and coronavirus testing. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins AC360 to give an update on negotiations and responds to Trump's comments calling her "nasty." One of the sticking points to negotiations is how to run an effective national testing strategy. Harvard professor Danielle Allen explains why she's advocating for a massive increase in testing-5 million a day by early June and then 20 million a day by late July-to fully remobilize the economy. Airdate: April 20, 2020

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Gov. Inslee: Trump is encouraging "illegal and dangerous acts" Apr 18, 2020

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President Trump is calling for some states such as Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia to "liberate" just a day after saying governors will "call your own shots" when deciding to re-open their state. Democratic Governor Jay Inslee from Washington says these comments encourage "illegal and dangerous acts." He joins Anderson Cooper to discuss that and how a lack of test kits is still a major issue in his state. Plus, Dr. Chris Murray gives an update on his group's latest modeling that predicts some states like Vermont, West Virginia, Montana and Hawaii could open by May 4 but other states may have to wait until late June or early July. Airdate: April 17, 2020 Guests: Gov. Jay Inslee Dr. Chris Murray

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Los Angeles Mayor: Large gatherings unlikely until 2021 Apr 16, 2020

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Mayors in both New York and Los Angeles suggest concerts and sporting events are unlikely to happen until 2021. California Democratic Senator Kamala Harris joins AC360 to react to that and to discuss legislation she plans to introduce to establish a 9/11-type commission to investigate the U.S. response to the coronavirus. Plus, Dr. Craig Spencer reacts to the decision by President Trump to temporarily halt funding to the World Health Organization over the handling of the pandemic and calls it a "dangerous distraction." Airdate: April 15, 2020

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Trump retreats and acknowledges governors will have the authority to open their states when they're ready Apr 15, 2020

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President Trump backs away from his "total authority" comment and now says he'll work with all 50 governors to get the country running again. Governor Kate Brown, a Democrat from Oregon, joins AC360 to react to Trump's reversal and shares why she agreed to work with the governors of California and Washington to decide when they should re-open their states. Plus, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy joins Anderson Cooper to discuss why he thinks the Trump administration didn't take coronavirus seriously enough back in February. Airdate: April 14, 2020

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Pres. Trump claims "authority of the President is total" when deciding to re-open the economy Apr 14, 2020

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While governors on the East and West coasts of the country have formed pacts by region to decide when to end their stay-at-home orders, President Trump claims he holds the power to re-open the economy. Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican from Ohio, joins Anderson Cooper to react to the President's comments. Plus, Dr. Chris Murray tells AC360 about his group's latest modeling and why their latest projection suggests there will be zero deaths after June 21st. Airdate: April 13, 2020

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More than 500,000 coronavirus cases in the U.S. as deaths top 18,000 Apr 11, 2020

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There are more than 500,000 coronavirus cases in the U.S. with California accounting for more than 21,000 of those cases. That's compared to nearly 175,000 cases in New York. California Governor Gavin Newsom tells Anderson Cooper the reason the numbers in California are relatively lower than New York's is because the 40 million people in his state have practiced social distancing and stayed at home but now is not the time to back down. Plus, Dr. Chris Murray joins AC360 to discuss his group's latest modeling and says if social distancing ends in May the number of cases and deaths would spike again. Airdate: April 10, 2020

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