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Anderson Cooper 360

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

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Biden announces the U.S. is sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine Jan 26, 2023

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President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine to help prepare and fight the anticipated Russian offensive in the spring. Germany also pledged it will deliver 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukrainian fighters. Ukraine President Zelensky said the announcements from the Western allies proves “freedom is only getting stronger.” Retired Gen. Wesley Clark tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the U.S. is sending enough tanks and if they'll get to the Ukrainian fighters before potential Russian attacks in the spring.

Plus, Meta says former President Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will be restored in the coming weeks, two years after suspending him in the wake of the January 6 attack on the Capitol. CNN Correspondent Donie O'Sullivan joins AC360 to discuss what was behind Meta's decision.

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Classified documents found at former VP Pence’s Indiana home Jan 25, 2023

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Sources tell CNN that about a dozen documents marked as classified were found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week. The former Vice President is on the record saying he didn’t have any classified material in his possession. One of Pence’s lawyers found the documents and turned them over to the FBI. This discovery happened just a few days after additional classified materials were found at President Biden’s Wilmington residence. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper how concerned Americans should be for the safety and security of the country with these classified documents in the private homes of politicians.

Plus, three mass shootings in California since Saturday have taken the lives of at least 19 people. CNN National Correspondent Natasha Chen joins AC360 to give an update on the investigations.

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Death toll in Monterey Park mass shooting rises to 11 as investigators search for gunman’s motive Jan 24, 2023

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The death toll in the Monterey Park mass shooting has risen to 11 people, as investigators continue to search for the gunman’s motive. CNN has obtained never-before-seen video of the shooter and a man, Brandon Tsay, approaching him to try and wrestle the weapon away. Tsay was able to disarm the gunman and call the police. He tells Anderson Cooper he confronted the shooter because he needed to “save myself and the people inside.”

Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Colleton County, South Carolina to give an update on the first day of the Alex Murdaugh trial. He is charged with killing his wife and younger son. Prosecutors say Murdaugh committed the murders to cover up massive financial fraud that was beginning to unravel.

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People: Kohberger followed 3 female victims on Instagram; "repeatedly" messaged one Jan 21, 2023

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People Magazine is reporting that Bryan Kohberger, the 28-year-old who is charged with the murders of four University of Idaho students, followed the three female victims and “repeatedly” messaged one of them. The outlet also says Kohberger visited the restaurant where two of the students worked in the weeks before the killings. Mary Ellen O’Toole is a former FBI Special Agent and profiler. She tells Anderson Cooper if these reports could give investigators more insight into Kohberger’s motive.

Plus, legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor joins AC360 to remember his friend, David Crosby, who the world lost at 81-years-old.

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David Crosby, legendary singer and songwriter, dead at 81 Jan 20, 2023

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David Crosby, one of the founding members of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died at 81. A family spokesperson said “although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.” Ron Brownstein is the author of "Rock Me on the Water: 1974 - The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television and Politics." He joins AC360 to talk about Crosby’s legacy and career as a singer and songwriter.

Plus, actor Alec Baldwin and the “Rust” armorer will both be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins back in 2021. Hutchins was struck and killed after Baldwin fired a live round of ammunition from a prop gun while on the set of the movie. The actor maintains he didn’t know the gun he fired contained a live round. Criminal defense attorney Mark O’Mara tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks Baldwin will be held liable for Hutchins’ death.

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Prosecutors reveal the 21 Google searches Brian Walshe allegedly made before and after wife vanished Jan 19, 2023

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“What’s the best state to divorce for a man” and “Can you be charged with murder without a body” were just two of the 21 Google searches prosecutors say Brian Walshe made in the days before and after he allegedly killed his wife. Walshe is charged with murder and disinterring a body without authority in addition to a previous charge of misleading investigators who were looking into his wife’s disappearance. Criminal defense attorney Mark O’Mara joins AC360 to discuss if he agrees with Walshe’s attorney who said the prosecution’s case isn’t strong.

Plus, two New Jersey veterans say that now-Congressman George Santos agreed to raise money for a lifesaving surgery for one of their dogs in 2016 but ended up taking off with the money raised by the GoFundMe. Jacqueline Sweet is an editor at Patch who first reported the new allegations. She tells Anderson Cooper how the veterans reacted when they first saw Santos on television.

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Murder warrant issued for Brian Walshe in the death of his wife Jan 18, 2023

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An arrest warrant was issued for Brian Walshe, charging him in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe. The mother of three has been missing since the new year. He has already pleaded not guilty to misleading investigators about his actions around the time his wife went missing. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks prosecutors are charging Walshe now, instead of last week when he was taken into custody for the other charge.

Plus, Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican who has lied about his education, career, heritage and religion, has been placed on two low-level House committees, while facing mounting legal issues and calls to resign. Gregory Morey-Parker, a former friend and roommate of Santos, joins AC360 to discuss all the lies he says the now-Congressman told him back when they were close.

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At least 68 killed in Nepal’s worst airplane crash in 30 years Jan 17, 2023

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At least 68 people were killed when an airplane went down in central Nepal. The crash was the country’s third-deadliest and worst in 30 years. CNN has obtained video from the last minutes inside the cabin before the plane went down as investigators are still searching for a cause. CNN Aviation Analyst Mary Schiavo is a former Inspector General for U.S. Department of Transportation. She joins AC360 to discuss if the video from inside the plane will be helpful in the investigation.

Plus, the White House counsel’s office says there are no visitor logs that track who comes and goes from President Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware home. Republicans want all the information relating to the misplaced classified documents from Biden’s time as vice president be turned over. Rod Rosenstein is a former Deputy Attorney General during the Trump administration. He tells Anderson Cooper what key questions he would want answers to if he was investigating this case.

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Father of Idaho victim Maddie Mogen: She was smart, funny, beautiful and a great friend Jan 14, 2023

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The father of Maddie Mogen, one of the four University of Idaho students who were murdered last November, joins AC360 to remember his daughter who he says was “so bright and good with people.”

Plus, Republican Rep. Brandon Williams of New York has called for Rep. George Santos to resign over the growing list of lies he’s told about his education, religion and past work experience. Williams tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks of House Speaker McCarthy’s response to Santos and his fabrications.

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Attorney General Garland appoints special counsel in Biden documents investigation Jan 13, 2023

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Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the classified documents that were found at President Biden’s home and former private office from his time as vice president. A source tells CNN that the White House’s misleading statements created the impression that Biden’s team had something to hide and reinforced the need for a special counsel. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss how closely the FBI works with a special counsel.

Plus, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju tracked Republican Rep. George Santos down to try and get him some answers about the lies he’s told about his education, his career, his religion and past work experience. He tells Anderson Cooper how Santos responded to his questions.

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