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Murder warrant issued for Brian Walshe in the death of his wife

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. Georg...

Jan 18, 20231 hr 24 min

At least 68 killed in Nepal’s worst airplane crash in 30 years

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...

Jan 17, 202343 min

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

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. T...

Jan 14, 20231 hr 23 min

Attorney General Garland appoints special counsel in Biden documents investigation

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 ...

Jan 13, 20231 hr 24 min

Nassau County GOP calls for Rep. George Santos to resign

The chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party is calling for Rep. George Santos’ “immediate resignation” over the lies he’s told about his personal life and resume. The congressman represents New York’s 3rd Congressional District and says he “will not” step down. Santos is already under investigation by federal prosecutors in New York over his personal finances and two Democratic representatives filed a formal complaint with the House Ethics Committee requesting an investigation relating to...

Jan 12, 20231 hr 23 min

Attorney General Garland receives preliminary report on classified documents found in Biden’s private office

A law enforcement source tells CNN that Attorney General Merrick Garland has received the preliminary report on the ten classified documents that were found in President Biden’s private office. The government records dated back from Biden’s time as vice president. They include U.S. intelligence memos and briefing materials that covered topics including Ukraine, Iran and the United Kingdom, according to a source familiar with the matter. President Biden says he was “surprised” to learn about the ...

Jan 11, 20231 hr 23 min

Prince Harry reveals details about family split and claims that his brother attacked him

Prince Harry sat down with Anderson Cooper ahead of the release of his new memoir, “Spare.” In this special edition of Anderson Cooper 360, the Duke of Sussex reveals what he thinks about his stepmother, the Queen Consort Camilla. He also claims his brother, Prince William, attacked him during an argument over Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and talks about how he dealt with his mother’s death. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choic...

Jan 10, 20231 hr 31 min

McCarthy flips 15 previous GOP holdout votes

Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy flipped 15 GOP holdout votes in his bid to be the next Speaker of the House. The California Republican says he’s confident even after losing 13 ballots over four days. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson has voted for McCarthy all 13 times and tells Anderson Cooper how optimistic he is that McCarthy will get the votes. Plus, sources tell CNN the suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students thoroughly cleaned his car and was seen wearing surgical gloves mul...

Jan 07, 20231 hr 25 min

Three Days. 11 Votes. No speaker.

The House adjourned after a third day of voting that included Republican Kevin McCarthy suffering an 11th defeat in the race for speaker. It is now the longest speaker contest in 164 years. Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz backed McCarthy in the first three votes, and switched to “present” in the last 8 rounds. She joins AC360 to discuss how she sees this playing out. Plus, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju talked to McCarthy after the House adjourned for the night. He tells AC360 i...

Jan 06, 20231 hr 36 min

Six votes. Two days. No speaker.

After two days and six votes, there is still no speaker of the House. GOP leader Kevin McCarthy has suffered defeat in all the votes as the start of the 118th Congress remains on hold and new members wait to be sworn in. Republican Rep. Pete Sessions tells AC360 if there’s been any talk about Rep. Steve Scalise being nominated and possibly getting the magic number of 218 votes. Plus, former Republican Rep. Charlie Dent joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks McCarthy has any chance of becoming speak...

Jan 05, 20231 hr 42 min

House adjourns after chaotic day without electing a speaker as McCarthy fails to lock down votes

The House adjourned for the day without a speaker after Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed to get the support of his party and lost three rounds of voting. McCarthy is facing a small group of hardline conservatives but sources tell CNN he’s not giving up. Former acting chief of staff for President Trump and Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney talked to some of the members who voted against McCarthy. He tells Anderson Cooper if they have a plan and whether their no votes are personal. Plus, B...

Jan 04, 20231 hr 22 min

McCarthy struggling to secure enough votes to become Speaker

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is struggling to secure enough votes to become the next speaker of the House. A group of at least nine Republicans have made it clear that they’re not sold on him leading the House GOP. Former Republican Congressman Will Hurd tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks the pushback McCarthy is facing is “a problem of leadership that goes back years.” Plus, new details are emerging about the suspect in the murder of four University Idaho students but key questions abo...

Jan 03, 20231 hr 31 min

Idaho suspect arrested in Pennsylvania on first degree murder charges

A Washington State University grad student was arrested in Pennsylvania on first degree murder charges in last month’s killing of four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home. Sources tell CNN authorities zeroed in on 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger after tracing his ownership of a white Hyundai Elantra seen in the area of the killings and unknown DNA through genetic genealogy. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells AC360 if its critical for investigators ...

Dec 31, 20221 hr 35 min

January 6 committee releases more transcripts, including Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol released more transcripts, including key interviews from members of the Trump family and the former President’s staff. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray joins AC360 to reveal new details about Donald Trump Jr.’s testimony to the committee. Plus, the death toll in Erie County, New York has climbed to at least 39 people after last weekend’s historic blizzard. Mark Johnson II went against the county’s driving ban to ...

Dec 30, 202243 min

Death toll rises to 37 in the Buffalo area as crews work to clear roads and check on neighbors

The death toll in Erie County, New York has risen to at least 37 as crews continue to clear roads and go door-to-door to check on people who they couldn’t reach during the storm. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia gives AC360 an update on the search and rescue efforts. Plus, federal prosecutors in New York are investigating the finances of Republican Rep.-elect George Santos. The Congressman-elect has admitted to fabricating sections of his resume, including his past work experience an...

Dec 29, 202243 min

Supreme Court says Trump-era border restriction will remain in effect; Southwest CEO apologizes for canceled flights

President Biden responded to today's decision by the Supreme Court to allow a controversial covid-era restriction on migrants to remain in effect while legal challenges play out. El Paso mayor, Oscar Leeser talks about what this means for his city. And the storm-related death toll is now at least 54, nationwide with 31, in the Buffalo area alone. Buffalo saw nearly four feet of snow and more than 37 straight hours of blizzard conditions. The travel nightmare is not over though, according to flig...

Dec 28, 202244 min

Winter storm death toll rises to 27 in the Buffalo, New York, area but officials fear it will continue to climb

More than four days into one of the worst holiday storms on record and it is not over yet. It is hard to imagine, but some parts of Western New York could see another foot or more of snow, on top of the nearly four feet they already have. Buffalo's airport is still closed and the entire eastern part of the country is still in a deep freeze. Almost 4,000 flights canceled today and thousands more tomorrow. Nationwide, at least 49 people have lost their lives in this massive storm, with 27 in the B...

Dec 27, 202243 min

Winter storm and severe cold sweeps across U.S.

Millions of Americans are being impacted by a monster winter storm that’s bringing ice, wind, snow and bitter cold to multiple parts of the country. More than 5,000 flights have been canceled as people try to get home for the holidays. Buffalo, New York Mayor Byron Brown gives AC360 an update from his city, where wind gusts have been close to 80 mph and snow totals are expected to be measured in feet. Plus, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol released the...

Dec 24, 202242 min

Biden urges Americans to take winter storm “extremely seriously”

Wind chill alerts are in effect in nearly half of the U.S. population as a “once-in-a-generation” winter storm threatens to bring ice, wind, snow and life-threatening temperatures across the country. President Biden is urging Americans to take the storm “extremely seriously” and “heed the local warnings.” Meteorologist Derek Van Dam tells AC360 what people can expect as the storm heads to the East Coast just days before Christmas. Plus, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 atta...

Dec 23, 202242 min

Ukraine President Zelensky addresses joint meeting of Congress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed members of Congress after meeting with President Biden at the White House. In his first visit outside of his country since Russia invaded in February, Zelensky called for continued financial support from the U.S., telling Congress: “You money is not charity. It is an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way." Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton joins...

Dec 22, 202248 min

Plans underway for Biden to welcome Ukraine President Zelensky to White House for surprise visit

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are planning to meet at the White House Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the planning underway. The visit would mark his first outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February. Plans are still being finalized but Zelensky’s trip to Washington, DC could also include an address to Congress while the Biden administration is trying to send Ukraine a new defense assistance package that will include Patriot mis...

Dec 21, 202243 min

January 6 Committee refers Trump to DOJ on four criminal charges

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol referred former President Trump to the Department of Justice on four criminal charges including insurrection and obstruction. The panel will release their full report on Wednesday, marking the end of its expansive probe into the deadly riot. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is a member of the committee. He tells AC360 why he thinks it was important to make the criminal referrals today. Plus, Sarah Matthews, former Deputy Wh...

Dec 20, 20221 hr 32 min

January 6 Committee considering recommending DOJ pursue at least three criminal charges against Trump

A source tells CNN the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is considering recommending the Department of Justice pursue at least three criminal charges against former President Trump. The criminal charges being considered are obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the federal government, and insurrection. Elliot Williams is a former federal prosecutor and former deputy assistant attorney general. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he think...

Dec 17, 20221 hr 22 min

Federal judge says Biden can’t yet end Trump era “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy

A Texas federal judge says President Biden can’t end the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy, which sends certain non-Mexican citizens who entered the U.S. back to Mexico instead of detaining them or releasing into the United States while their immigration proceedings play out. Elie Honig is a CNN Senior Legal Analyst and a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. He joins AC360 to explain the legal implications of this ruling. Plus, CNN Special Correspon...

Dec 16, 20221 hr 22 min

10 years later: The Sandy Hook Survivors

It’s been ten years since a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and murdered 26 students and staff. Four survivors are now young adults trying to lead lives forever scarred by the tragedy. Audrey Nichols, Saahil Ray and Cyrena Arokium were in second grade and Jordan Gomes was in fourth grade. They tell Anderson Cooper about what they remember about that day and how they’re trying to take action against gun violence. Plus, at least three people are dead and several...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 21 min

January 6 Committee to release full report and vote on criminal referrals next week

The chairman of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol announced they’ll hold their final public hearing Monday followed by releasing their full report on December 21. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray tells Anderson Cooper what people can expect to hear from committee members and if they’re expected to make any criminal referrals. Plus, filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi joins AC360 to discuss her new documentary “Pelosi in the House,” the January 6 insurrect...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 21 min

State documents appear to indicate Uvalde Sheriff Nolasco has not completed active shooter training

CNN is learning from that Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco doesn’t appear to have completed an active shooting training course. Sheriff Nolasco was one the senior law enforcement officials on the scene of the Robb Elementary School shooting where 19 students and two teachers were murdered. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper it’s “simply law enforcement malpractice” to not have an active shooter response policy in place. Plus, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage ...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 21 min

WNBA star Brittney Griner lands in U.S. after prison swap

WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. at a Texas Army medical center for routine evaluation after spending almost ten months imprisoned in Russia. Griner was involved in a prison swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bill Richardson is a former UN Ambassador and New Mexico governor whose Richardson Center helped secure Griner’s release. He tells Anderson Cooper he commends the Biden administration for getting the basketball star home. Plus, Arizona Sen. Kirsten Simena is leaving th...

Dec 10, 202242 min

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention

WNBA star is heading home after she was released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner has been in a Russian jail for nearly ten months. Her wife, Cherelle Griner, thanked President Biden and said the “most important emotion” she has right now is “just sincere gratitude.” John Kirby is the White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications. He tells Anderson Cooper how the deal came together to get Griner home. Plus, C...

Dec 09, 20221 hr 21 min

CNN Exclusive: Uvalde Sheriff had vital information about school shooter that wasn’t immediately shared

Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco, one of the 376 officers who went to help children and teachers on May 24 at Robb Elementary School, had vital information about the shooter and a call about victims in a classroom. Knowledge that should have prompted an immediate, direct response, according to active shooter training. And since that day, statements he’s given appear to contradict body camera evidence. CNN Senior Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz has been covering the investigat...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 21 min
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