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Season 5 |
| 836 :05x01 - January 01, 2007 (Jan/01/2007) | | As the New Year begins, reports are coming in from Iraq that the U.S. death count is now topping 3,000 lives lost, despite the fact that Saddam is no longer in power and was executed in late December. As Lebanon and Israel continue to fight in their bitter war, Congress and the President are having their own battle over immigration reform. Also, one week following his death, friends, family, and former colleagues say good-bye to former President Ford before being laid to rest in his hometown. | | Guest Stars: Rick Sanchez as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Kyra Phillips as Herself, Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), David Gergen (1) as Himself, John Roberts (2) as Himself | | | |
| 837 :05x02 - January 02, 2007 (Jan/02/2007) | | In this installment, the nation continues to remember former President Ford before he is laid to rest in Michigan. Also reported on tonight is a special profile of 4 Marines who were ambushed by insurgents in one part of Iraq called the River of Secrets. As former mayor Rudy Giuliani considers running for President, a special document that details all the steps he intents to take from the start of his campaign to the primary ended up in the hands of a reporter from New York Daily News. Also reported on is Oprah Winfrey’s opening of a Leadership Academy for girls in South Africa, and surprising news that following the Sago Mine disaster, the safeguards that where put in place to protect miners are not being used. | | Guest Stars: John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Oprah Winfrey as Herself, David Gergen (1) as Himself, Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Suzanne Malveaux as Herself (White House Correspondent) | | | |
| 838 :05x03 - January 03, 2007 (Jan/03/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the investigation into who video taped Saddam Hussein’s execution in Iraq and whether it will bring about more violence. A CNN correspondent then interviews the Iraqi National Security adviser about their detention of the guard that taped the execution and why Saddam’s treatment by Shiites before his death was considered fair. Also reported on is President Bush’s plan to send more troops to Iraq. Republican Presidential nominee is profiled and what it would be like if he were the first Mormon to be elected President. It is also reported that a high school student is in custody after shooting another student at school. | | | |
| 839 :05x04 - January 04, 2007 (Jan/04/2007) | | In a special “Keeping Them Honest: The First 100 Hours,” Anderson and colleagues report on how the Democratic Congress, led by the first woman Speak of the House, and Democratic Senate Majority Leader are going to change lobbying practices and the course President Bush plans on taking in the war in Iraq. Also reported on is how more college students are leaving college deep in debt due to student loans and how Democrats are promising to help deal with their burdens. | | | |
| 840 :05x05 - January 05, 2007 (Jan/05/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on growing outrage over two congressmen convicted various crimes and still receiving their pensions. As a result of the taxpayer outrage, both the Congress and the Senate are attempting to re-introduce a bill that will stop the pension payments to convicted congressional felons. Also reported on is Congressional Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid are warning President Bush that sending more troops to Iraq is a bad idea since it will endanger more American lives. It is also reported on that late Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist was addicted to sedatives while still alive. Lastly, Anderson and colleagues report on how church employees have been stealing from collection plates, while in “Keeping Them Honest,” citizen groups are working on making Politicians in Washington accountable when it comes to their pet projects. Anderson then has a quick interview with Oprah Winfrey about the school she is getting ready to open in South Africa. | | Guest Stars: Oprah Winfrey as Herself, Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 975 :05x140 - July 16, 2007 (Jul/16/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports that Democratic Presidential Candidate John Edwards is starting in New Orleans a road trip a rally to end poverty in areas that are hit by natural disasters, in an attempt to revive the Gulf Coast. In a story similar to Edwards’ trip, Anderson also reports on how residents in one New Orleans Parish have decided to rebuild its neighborhoods one house at a time. Besides the housing problem that the city is facing, New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin is working on finding a way to keep his city safe from murders and other violent crimes. Also reported on tonight is TB patient Andrew Speaker’s announcement that he intends to have surgery the following morning. | | Guest Stars: Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself, Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor) | | | |
| 976 :05x141 - July 17, 2007 (Jul/17/2007) | | In breaking news, Anderson reports that a plane carrying over 170 in Brazil crashed when it slid off a rain-slicked runway. Reporters in Brazil announced that in addition the passengers and crew on board, 12 people on the ground died in the crash. In addition to the news out of Brazil, the Democrats in the Senate are planning an all-night debate over the war in Iraq, in an attempt to put pressure on Republicans to put the wheels in motion to end the war. Also reported on by correspondents is the increasing power being obtained by al Qaeda and the possibility of a new attack on the U.S. occurring. Around the U.S, several New Orleans police officers are accused of covering up a shooting; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is facing criminal charges in the case of the dog fighting that occurred on his property in Virginia; and TB patient Andrew Speaker is going to have lung surgery in an attempt to get cured and resume his life. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself | | | |
| 977 :05x142 - July 18, 2007 (Jul/18/2007) | | In the aftermath of the steam pipe explosion in Manhattan, Anderson interviews a witness who was on the scene to find out first hand what the situation was like with the debris falling from it. In addition to this story, more questions arise in the Brazilian plane crash that killed more than 200 people and what can be done to fix the short or deteriorating runways found at numerous airports worldwide. Anderson also interviews Senator John Kerry about recent reports of the Iraqi government taking the month of August off and how the White House is handling the war on terror. With the 2008 election rapidly approaching, several political experts are exploring the reasons why several previously non-religious candidates are beginning to court religious voters. | | Guest Stars: John Kerry (1) as Himself, Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor) | | | |
| 978 :05x143 - July 19, 2007 (Jul/19/2007) | | In a special report entitled "God's Country," Anderson and colleagues investigate whether the number of people who feel there should be no separation between church and state and how an American voter’s religious beliefs can sway the outcome in the 2008 presidential election. In a new turn in the Iraqi war, civilian militias formerly fighting the U.S. military are now fighting the al Qaeda terrorist cells and opposing militias. Also discussed are the rising religious problems Tom Cruse is facing in filming his newest movie in German historical locations, business owners who oppose Congress’ legislation to manually check all cargo shipped in passenger planes, a conservative Senator who was paid $5,000 for lobbying in favor of abortion rights, and a clip of Tammy Fay Messner’s appearance on Larry King Live. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 979 :05x144 - July 20, 2007 (Jul/20/2007) | | In tonight's installment, Anderson reports on why the government is spending billions on fighting the war in Iraq and decides to cut a medical program that can save the lives of that country’s citizens that only costs a few thousand dollars. Anderson then introduces Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Medical Correspondent in the “Planet in Peril” series, reporting from a restaurant in China, where endangered animals can be found on the menu. Also covered in this installment is a jail outside of Portland, Oregon that has been sitting empty for three years and infuriating taxpayers, voters in South Carolina discussing the reasons why they’re supporting the various presidential candidates, and with the help of political analysts, the lives of candidates’ wives are profiled. | | Guest Stars: Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself | | | |
| 980 :05x145 - July 23, 2007 (Jul/23/2007) | | Reporting live from the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, Anderson, other CNN journalists, and several political analysts are critiquing the CNN/YouTube Democratic Presidential Debate. Also in the first hour of the show, Anderson interviews 3 of the individuals who made questions that where asked to the candidates to see what they thought of the responses. Then, in a special report entitled “Raw Politics” analysts check to see how truthful the candidate statements were during the debates. In the second hour of the telecast, the debate is replayed. | | Guest Stars: Mike Gravel as Himself, Bill Richardson as Himself (as Gov. Bill Richarson), Joseph R. Biden as Himself (as Sen. Joe Biden), Dennis Kucinich as Himself (as Rep. Dennis Kucinich), Hillary Rodham Clinton as Herself (as Sen. Hillary Clinton), Barack Obama as Himself (as Sen. Barack Obama), John Edwards (1) as Himself, Christopher Dodd as Himself (as Sen. Chris Dodd) | | | |
| 981 :05x146 - July 24, 2007 (Jul/24/2007) | | Following the death of a young man in a county jail in Mississippi, his family soon discovers that several former correctional officers who used to work at the jail allege that years of abuse and brutality have been going on. In a report entitled “Keeping them Honest,” Anderson and several CNN reporters investigate whether the allegations against the jail are true. In addition to this coverage, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is in China, reporting on the consumption of numerous endangered species that are being imported from around the world in CNN’s “Planet in Peril” documentary. In the second hour of the program, Anderson shows some of the videos that didn’t get showed during the CNN/YouTube Democratic Presidential Debate. Also shown in this installment are the reactions of citizens who watched the debate. | | Guest Stars: Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself, Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor) | | | |
| 982 :05x147 - July 25, 2007 (Jul/25/2007) | | Following the day after a deadly home invasion in Connecticut, Anderson investigates why the suspects decided to target the family of a prominent doctor. He also asks an expert on how the county prosecutors are going to proceed in charging the suspects. After a suspect is cleared of molesting two small children because the court was unable to find a qualified interpreter to be in court during his trial, CNN discovered that there was a citizen living not far away that could aid the court and that the suspect already knows how to speak English. In a segment entitled Raw Politics, it is reported that two more of Senator McCain’s presidential campaign workers quit, citing not being paid for several weeks and Congress and the White House are in heated arguments about subpoenas involved in the recent prosecutor firings. Also, a former New Orleans police officer and doctor are acquitted of using excessive force during an arrest and killing 9 patients in the days following Hurricane Katrina. In a special Planet in Peril installment, Dr. Sanjay Gupta is in Beijing investigating how increasing water pollution is affecting nearby residents. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself | | | |
| 983 :05x148 - July 26, 2007 (Jul/26/2007) | | Under continual fire, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is now being accused of perjury by the head of the FBI about President Bush’s terrorist surveillance program and how several of his comments about that and the Federal Prosecutor firings seem to contradict one another. Anderson also reports on how the Presidential Campaign between popular Democratic frontrunners is heating up, with Sen. Clinton saying that Sen. Obama is naive when it comes to meeting with the leaders of countries not considered allies to the U.S. With new details in the Cheshire, Connecticut home invasion case, prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the suspects. Also reported on is Andrew Speaker returning home following his surgery and Michael Vick’s day in court. Anderson then reports on a phenomenon in which patients on operating tables waking up while surgery is being preformed. Upon further investigation, he discovers that there is a specific device that could be used to prevent such an occurrence, but is rarely used. Dr. Sanjay Gupta is reporting in a rural China village where numerous residents have become sick and eventually die, due to severely polluted water. | | Guest Stars: Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself, Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor) | | | |
| 984 :05x149 - July 27, 2007 (Jul/27/2007) | | In a special installment entitled “Keeping Them Honest: Crime and Punishment,” Anderson and CNN journalists investigate various reports about the judicial system that involves a child molester being released from custody because there was no interpreter of his native language of Vai, despite a citizen competent in the language living nearby, as well as the suspect already having sufficient knowledge of the English language. Reporting in New Orleans, Randi Kaye is investigating whether Mayor Ray Nagin’s vow to keep the city safe is actually happening following Hurricane Katrina. Also shown in this installment are the death of a young man in a Mississippi county jail that has a past history of alleged inmate abuse; a new county jail sitting empty near Portland Oregon, despite the fact that nearby jails are overcrowding; and the murder of college student that was covered up by the university until after the girl’s killer was arrested two months later. | | | |
| 985 :05x150 - July 30, 2007 (Jul/30/2007) | | In breaking news, Anderson reports on Chief Justice John Roberts suffered a seizure at his summer home. In addition to the Chief Justice’s health scare, the FBI raided the home of Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens, who has been under investigation for having his home remolded by an oil field operator who is now serving in prison for public corruption. Anderson then speaks with a CNN legal expert on what Michael Vick’s co-defendant pleading guilty means to his case and what the public reaction might do to his future career in the NFL and with endorsement deals possibly being dropped. In a 360° exclusive, a friend speaks about how she first met Joshua Komisarjevsky, one of the suspects in the Connecticut home invasion case. Anderson then reports on the reaction of Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister of a judge’s ruling that gives Ron Goldman the right to publish OJ Simpson’s book and to keep 90% of its proceeds. In Phoenix, more news is coming in on the crash that involved 2 news helicopters. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor) | | | |
| 986 :05x151 - July 31, 2007 (Jul/31/2007) | | As new revelations are coming to light following the home invasion in Connecticut, Anderson and CNN journalists investigate why the suspects have been paroled, despite chilling comments made by the judges who sentences them. In “Keeping Them Honest,” Anderson and his associates report on why multi-millionaires, such as Scottie Pippen, Ted Turner, and David Letterman have been receiving farm subsides instead of having that money being spent on other projects. With the help of journalist Michael Ware, Anderson also critiques Vice President Cheney’s interview on Larry King Live. In Raw Politics, Tom Foreman reports on how a Republican-backed bill in California could possibly split how electorate votes are awarded to Presidential nominees, who have been predominately Democrats in recent years. Also reported on is how a former follower of Warren Jeffs, the leader of a church that to this day practices polygamy, and how she worked on making peace with her past life. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 987 :05x152 - August 01, 2007 (Aug/01/2007) | | In breaking news, Anderson and several colleagues continue with CNN’s reporting of the collapse of the Interstate 35W Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota into the Mississippi river that occurred during rush hour traffic. | | | |
| 988 :05x153 - August 02, 2007 (Aug/02/2007) | | Reporting live from Minneapolis, Anderson and several colleagues hear from numerous eyewitnesses and survivors of the collapsed I-35W bridge. Also reported on is the minute by minute account of what happened following the collapse and how fast rescue crews responded. In “Keeping Them Honest,” Randi Kay reports on why several offices inspected the bridge gave it a structurally deficient rating but only had small patchwork fixes and how the nation’s review systems should be looked at so a major bridge collapse wouldn’t happen again. | | | |
| 989 :05x154 - August 03, 2007 (Aug/03/2007) | | In tonight’s installment of Anderson Cooper 360°, Anderson and colleagues discuss the latest developments in the I-35W bridge collapse. They then interview a woman who survived falling into the Mississippi River when she was driving across the bridge when it started to collapse and a woman whose son was doing repair work on the bridge that day. Then in “Keeping Them Honest,” Anderson reports on why the government is spending millions of taxpayer dollars on frivolous items when it could be used to fix the country’s infrastructure. Lastly, Anderson reports on a story involving actor Ving Rhames and how his 3 dogs are accused of mauling a man that lived on his property to death. | | | |
| 990 :05x155 - August 06, 2007 (Aug/06/2007) | | With John Roberts as the special guest host, it is reported on that a mine collapse occurred at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Huntington, Utah. CNN journalist Gary Tuchman is at the scene and reports that scientists have readings of earthquakes measuring 4.0 that occurred around the time of the cave-in but is unsure if due to what happened at the mine or an earthquake caused the reading. Mine officials then announced that they know the location where the miners were at and that it could take up to a week to clear the rubble and save them. In “Keeping Them Honest,” it is reported on that nearly 200,000 weapons given to Iraqi security forces went missing and how it could have happened. Also reported on is the apparent murder of an American man while on vacation in the U.S Virgin Islands and trouble his family is facing in getting answers from local law enforcement officials. In breaking news, officials in Newark, New Jersey announce that 3 college students where murdered execution style in a school playground. | | Guest Stars: John Roberts (2) as Himself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 991 :05x156 - August 07, 2007 (Aug/07/2007) | | With special guest anchor John Roberts, it is reported on that it could take at least a week to rescue the 6 miners trapped in a Utah coal mine. It is reported that Bob Murray, the mine’s owner, insists that the mine collapsed because of earthquakes, despite the U.S. Geographical Survey saying they found no evidence of this. It is also discovered that the mine received numerous safety violations. Also discussed is the current Democratic debate hosted by the AFL-CIO in Illinois and how the major candidates faired following it. In Raw Politics, Rudy Giuliani is fielding questions from voters in Iowa about how his religious beliefs will affect his views on topics such as abortion. Following the death of 3 college students in Newark, New Jersey, numerous citizens are urging the mayor to find a way to end such violence. CNN journalist Randi Kaye then reports on new details on the home invasion that occurred on July 23rd in Connecticut. | | Guest Stars: John Roberts (2) as Himself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 992 :05x157 - August 08, 2007 (Aug/08/2007) | | With Ted Rowlands reporting live from Utah, he brings the latest news about the trapped miners and how rescuers are close to finishing drilling holes to check on the miners and whether they are alive and that it could take up to a week to rescue them. Also discussed is whether the Crandall Cannon Mine should have been used as a retreat coal mine. In Raw Politics, the latest news revolves around the primaries in each political party and that Senator McCain received a donation from former Secretary of State Colin Powell. In breaking news from Newark, New Jersey, it is reported on that the police have several suspects in the execution-style killings and that one of those suspects could be arrested in the upcoming days. In “Keeping Them Honest,” it is reported on that in the months following a vow made by the mayor to stop the rising number of murders that are occurring in New Orleans, that several accused killers are being released and where the different offices are laying the blame. In the “Planet in Peril” series, Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on how several endangered species could be used in Traditional Chinese Medicine prescriptions. | | Guest Stars: Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself, | Guest Hosts: John Roberts (2) as Himself | | | |
| 993 :05x158 - August 09, 2007 (Aug/09/2007) | | With Soledad O’Brien as the special guest host, it is reported on that rescue crews are making two holes to use to check on the six trapped miners in Utah’s Crandall Canyon mine. Soledad then interviews a mining safety director about close the drilling efforts will get to the miners and whether they will be able to talk to the rescuers. In Newark, New Jersey, Deborah Feyerick reports on that two suspects have been arrested in the case of the execution style killings of three college students. Soledad then interviews the father of one of the victims on what he thinks of the two arrests and Newark mayor about the arrests. In other news, Erica Hill reports that a sixth body was recovered following the bridge collapse in Minnesota. CNN Meteorologist Reynolds Wolf then reports on the extreme heat that is gripping the southeastern part of the U.S. and when it might end. In Raw Politics, it is reported on that several Democratic candidates participated in a forum in Los Angeles, and that New Hampshire is considering moving its primary to Christmas Day. Soledad then reports on several places where exorcisms are currently occurring. | | Guest Stars: Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 994 :05x159 - August 10, 2007 (Aug/10/2007) | | From Utah, Gary Tuchman is reporting live in with the latest news about the trapped coal miners. With the smaller of two holes drilled, rescuers were unable to hear any sound in the area where the miners are suspected to be in and that oxygen levels are lower than normal. It is then reported on that several miners expressed concern about the safety of the area where the miners are trapped in the Crandall Canyon Mine. Special guest host Soledad O’Brien then interviews a former employee of the mining company about working with the trapped miners. In Raw Politics, former New York Mayor and Republican Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani comes under fire by families and rescuers after the 9/11 attacks about comments he made while on the campaign trail. Also reported on is a failed exorcism attempt that ended with a death of a man when police found him strangling his granddaughter in his home. There is then a special report from Oklahoma where a Reverend who specializes in exorcisms is profiled. Lastly, there is breaking news that the NYPD has received unverified reports that Al Qaeda is threatening to attack New York. | | Guest Stars: Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 995 :05x160 - August 13, 2007 (Aug/13/2007) | | With breaking news, Anderson Cooper reports on Karl Rove’s decision to leave his post as President Bush’s advisor. He then interviews several political experts on how Rove’s decision impacts the upcoming Presidential election. Also reported on is the latest news about the rescue efforts to save the 6 miners trapped in the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah. Live from Utah, CNN journalists interviews the family member of a miner who was in the mine during the cave-on but made it out in time while Anderson interviews the mine’s owner. In Raw Politics, Joe Johns reports that Tommy Thompson pulled out of the Republican primary following Iowa’s straw polling. From Baghdad, Michael Ware reports that major attacks in Iraq have sharply declined, partly due to the troop surge and party to deals that where cut with groups that were previously fighting against the U.S. In “Keeping Them Honest,” Jason Carroll reports on how one of the murder suspects in the Newark, New Jersey was released on bail for the execution-style killings and why he wasn’t deported for the prior crimes he was arrested for. In a 360 Bulletin, it is reported on that a Category 4 Hurricane is making its way to the big island of Hawaii. | | | |
| 996 :05x161 - August 14, 2007 (Aug/14/2007) | | Four months after insulting the women’s basketball team from Rutgers University, Don Imus received the remainder of his salary from CBS, due to a clause in his contract that said he was supposed to make his show controversial and thought-provoking. Anderson Cooper then asks several CNN contributors whether Imus should be allowed back on the radio waves and then interviews the lawyer of one of the basketball players who is suing the radio show host. Anderson and his guests then field questions from viewers about events surrounding Imus’ legal woes. Also discussed are how several celebrities were able to bounce back from making controversial comments. Following this topic, Anderson reports on the latest on the Mattel toy recalls and who the blame should placed on. Live reports are coming from Hawaii with the latest on the hurricane coming close to the islands and a tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean. | | Guest Stars: Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself | | | |
| 997 :05x162 - August 15, 2007 (Aug/15/2007) | | In breaking news, Anderson reports on the recent press conference that was held in Utah that rescuers heard unknown noises from the mine where the missing miners are trapped in. Officials have started doing tests to see how the oxygen levels are from the third hole that was drilled. Anderson then reports on a major earthquake with a 7.9 magnitude hit the central part of Peru with the local media reporting that the quake lasted nearly two minutes and that at least 37 people have died and that at least 300 people have been injured. Anderson then talks to an American tourist on vacation in Peru and asked him what surviving the earthquake was like. Also reported on is the latest news on the suicide bombings in Northern Iraq that killed nearly 500 people. Also reported on are the two tropical storms that are near the Gulf of Mexico. | | | |
| 998 :05x163 - August 16, 2007 (Aug/16/2007) | | In breaking news, it is reported on by Dan Simon that several ambulances have made their way to the collapsed coal mine in Utah, to care for rescuers hurt in a possible collapse that recently occurred at the mine in Huntington. As a result, Anderson talks to several mining experts about how several seismic “bumps” caused the recent collapse. | | Guest Stars: Dan Simon as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 999 :05x164 - August 17, 2007 (Aug/17/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the damage Hurricane Dean is leaving in his wake through the Caribbean as meteorologists try to determine where it might be turning to. CNN Meteorologist Chad Meyers reports that due to the large eye of the hurricane, all the islands in its path could be in danger. Also reported on is the recent mine collapse in Utah during rescue efforts to save the six miners trapped for over a week. In a special segment of “Keeping Them Honest,” it is reported on what could be done to alleviate the earthquakes that occur due to coal mining in the mountains of Utah. | | | |
| 1000 :05x165 - August 20, 2007 (Aug/20/2007) | | In breaking news, Anderson reports on the damage Hurricane Dean is causing in the Caribbean and that it is making its way to major resort towns in the Gulf of Mexico. Meteorologists are projecting that the category 5 to hit the Yucatan Peninsula during the night and claimed at least 7 lives in the Caribbean. Anderson and colleagues then reports on the major flooding ravishing the Midwest caused by Tropical Storm Erin. In the two weeks since the mine collapse in Utah, numerous members of the trapped miners families speaks out against what mine officials said over the weekend. Also reported on is the latest in Michael Vick’s case, where he will be pleading guilty in the federal dog-fighting case against him and could face jail time. In “Raw Politics,” it is reported that Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden has a plan on how to end the war in Iraq that political experts say is a possible solution to end the violence. | | | | | | |
| 1002 :05x167 - August 22, 2007 (Aug/22/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the latest at the Utah mine collapse. It is with a special “Keeping Them Honest,” Anderson investigates whether the mine owner’s claims about his mining operations are safe or not. A CNN correspondent then interviews several family members about how they feel about Bob Murray’s actions through the rescue efforts and what might have to hide when he seals the mine after the sixth hole is drilled. In an interview with Anderson, the mine owner defends his actions to how he treated the miners’ families and the recovery efforts. Also reported on is the flooding occurring in the Midwest that killed 7 people and destroyed numerous homes and business. CNN meteorologists then report on the location of Hurricane Dean and how it is slowing down now that it is moving across Mexico. Anderson the reports on the latest on the war in Iraq and why officials say democracy President Bush had in mind isn’t achievable. Anderson and colleagues then discuss the latest on Michael Vick’s case and then read numerous responses about his case from viewers. | | | |
| 1003 :05x168 - August 23, 2007 (Aug/23/2007) | | With CNN journalist John King hosting tonight’s installment of Anderson Cooper 360°, the latest on the flooding in Ohio is being reported on and how it is affecting the citizens of the numerous towns affected. In latest news, it is reported on that Republican Senator John Warren is calling for the return of American troops from Iraq by Christmas as a wake up call to the Iraqi government. With Journalist Randi Kaye reporting from Florida, she interviews former Dominoes Pizza founder Tom Monaghan, who is building a planned community that follows the teaching of the Catholic Religion. Also reported on are recent revelations that Mother Teresa had a decades-long struggle about whether God existed while continuing in her mission work. A special interview of Irene Spencer, who discusses her life in a former polygamist community and why she lived this way for so many years before leaving her husband and an Arizona doctor providing free medical care to kids living on the streets are also featured. | | Guest Stars: John King as Himself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1004 :05x169 - August 24, 2007 (Aug/24/2007) | | With Tom Foreman reporting tonight on Anderson Cooper 360°, he and legal analysts discuss the latest in Michael Vick’s dog fighting case and how his admittance of involvement in gambling on dog fights and euthanizing the dogs that didn’t perform well in fights. Foreman and the analysts then discuss whether Vick would be able to be reinstated into the NFL after lying to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Also reported on is the latest in the massive flooding in the Midwest and how Illinois’ governor declared a state of emergency in numerous counties, including the one home to the city of Chicago. Anderson then comes in to host a special “Keeping Them Honest” that reports on various topics such as Congress’ increased use of earmarks despite promising to reform how taxpayer dollars are used, immigration reform, and why technology that can help doctors track whether their patients are experiencing anesthesia awareness are not being used in hospitals around the nation. | | | |
| 1005 :05x170 - August 27, 2007 (Aug/27/2007) | | With Soledad O’Brien reporting live from New Orleans, she first reports on Michael Vick’s day in court and his apology to the NFL commissioner and football fans. Then there is a special video that is shown about how young people can become involved in dog fighting. Also reported on is how Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez resigned this morning from his post, affective September 17, 2007. With the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina around the corner, Soledad does a preview of a one of the young adults who was impacted by the Hurricane that will be profiled in an upcoming special “Children of the Storm.” | | Guest Stars: Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1006 :05x171 - August 28, 2007 (Aug/28/2007) | | Reporting live from New Orleans, Soledad O’Brien is covering the latest news on Idaho Senator Larry Craig’s legal problems stemming from an encounter in a Minneapolis airport in June. Also looked at is why people with fame and power seem to think rules that govern ordinary people don’t apply to them. Soledad then speaks with Dr. Drew Pinsky about how Senator Craig’s reaction to what happened in Minneapolis. Also reported on is the latest news on Owen Wilson’s hospitalization after an apparent suicide attempt. O’Brien and colleagues then report on how numerous citizens are working to help rebuild New Orleans and profiles several people, such as a new teacher who is determined to help rebuild the city’s school system and a reverend who is working to rebuild homes hit by Hurricane Katrina. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” CNN Gulf Coast Correspondent Susan Roesgen investigates why housing in the city has become so expensive and what the people affected would like to see the city government would like to do to resolve the problem. | | Guest Stars: Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host), Dr. Drew Pinsky as Himself | | | |
| 1007 :05x172 - August 29, 2007 (Aug/29/2007) | | Live from New Orleans, Anderson and several colleagues from CNN report on the latest in the recovery efforts of the city in the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. | | Guest Stars: Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1018 :05x183 - September 13, 2007 (Sep/13/2007) | | Reporting live from Iraq, Anderson discusses President Bush’s plan of withdrawing some troops by the end of the year and how current events in Iraq might affect his plans. Anderson and several political experts discuss President Bush’s intention of having troops stationed in Iraq in the years following his exit from the White House. CNN journalists then investigate how the Military are bombing terrorist bomber near Balad, Iraq. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers talks about the latest on Hurricane Humberto and how it left numerous areas in the U.S. Gulf Coast with flooding conditions and heavy rains. Also reported on is the upcoming trial of Warren Jeffs, the leader of a polygamist sect of Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), and how the prosecution hopes the testimony of their witnesses will help put him behind bars. | | Guest Stars: Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1019 :05x184 - September 14, 2007 (Sep/14/2007) | | With CNN Journalist John King as a special guest host from Washington, he brings the latest on OJ Simpson’s alleged armed robbery that occurred in a Las Vegas Hotel. Also reported on is the latest on Warren Jeffs’ trial in Utah and the continued legal trouble that Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens is facing in his home state. Anderson then reports from Baghdad with a special Keeping Them Honest” regarding General Petreaus’ senate report on Monday and President Bush’s announcement regarding troop withdrawals. Michael Ware then has an exclusive interview with several townspeople of Al Anbar regarding how insurgents are working on keeping al-Qaida at bay. Anderson then has an interview with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki regarding how his Parliament is under fire regarding its progress in getting the government up and running. CNN journalist Gary Tuckman then visits a U.S. hospital in Iraq that treats the military as well as Iraqi insurgents and citizens that have been injured in various attacks. In the second hour of the program, “The Anvil of God” in Falluja is reported on. | | Guest Stars: John King as Himself (Special Guest Host), Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1020 :05x185 - September 17, 2007 (Sep/17/2007) | | In tonight’s installment of Anderson Cooper 360°, Anderson reports on the latest of OJ Simpson’s armed robbery case and how a third suspect was recently arrested. Cooper and numerous journalists discuss how Simpson’s actions and arrest could affect the rest of his life. Cooper then interviews Kim Goldman to find out how the Goldman family reacted to OJ’s arrest. Also highlighted are Simpson’s finances and why the Goldman and Brown families are unable to receive his pensions as part of their wrongful death payments. Later in “Raw Politics,” Hilary Clinton is under fire by numerous Presidential candidates for her plans of a universal health care system. | | Guest Stars: Dr. Drew Pinsky as Himself | | | | | | |
| 1022 :05x187 - September 19, 2007 (Sep/19/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and colleagues discuss the latest in OJ Simpson’s attempted robbery charge, what happened in his day in court, and why one of the alleged victims was arrested. CNN journalist Randi Kaye and Cooper then profiles Simpson’s co-defendants and alleged victims and how they know the former football player. Erica Hill then reports on the latest news from around the world, which includes a bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, and Dan Rather suing CBS for firing him over the comments he made regarding George Bush. Anderson then reports the latest on Warren Jeffs’ trial in Utah. | | | |
| 1023 :05x188 - September 20, 2007 (Sep/20/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, special guest host Soledad reports on the latest on an Injustice March that was held in Jena, Louisiana to protest the arrests of six black students following a fight that occurred after several white students hung several nooses on a tree that was considered a “white” hangout. Also reported on is the latest in Alaskan Senator Ted Steven’s corruption charge and what he said while the FBI recorded his telephone conversations with businessman Bill Allen. O’Brien then talks with several terrorist analysts regarding Bin Laden’s latest video tape to the Pakistani President. Later, a video is shown of a woman being tasered numerous times after being arrested outside a bar and O’Brien then interviews a criminal justice professor regarding taser use by police officers. In a 360 Bulletin, CNN Journalist Joe Johns reports that the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) revealed a redesigned five-dollar bill that will go into circulation in early 2008. | | Guest Stars: Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1024 :05x189 - September 21, 2007 (Sep/21/2007) | | With Soledad O’Brien as the special guest host, O’Brien and CNN Correspondent Gary Tuckman report on the latest on Warren Jeffs’ trial in Utah. O’Brien then interviews several political analysts concerning whether or not remarks made by the defense attorneys regarding Jeffs’ trial is base on religious persecution. As the jury deliberates on the fate of Jeffs’ future, O’Brien interviews several former followers FLDS regarding the Jeffs’ trial and what it was like to leave their families. Tuckman then has an exclusive interview with the mayor regarding Jeffs’ trial and why he consented to talk to the media. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” Joe Johns reports on the latest developments in Alaskan Senator Ted Steven’s corruption case are profiled. O’Brien then reports on the latest on protests in Jena, Louisiana and how the case might bring about hate crimes occurring between white and black residents. | | Guest Stars: Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1025 :05x190 - September 24, 2007 (Sep/24/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and several political analysts highlight the speech given by the Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University earlier in the evening. Then in a special “Keeping Them Honest,” Cooper investigates whether Ahmadinejad’s statements regarding homosexuality, the Holocaust, and women’s rights are fact or lies. Cooper then interviews Lee Bollinger, Columbia University’s President about whether Ahmadinejad answered his questions to his liking. Later, Cooper and CNN Journalist Gary Tuckman report on the latest in Warren Jeffs’ trial in Utah. Randi Kaye then profiles the prosecution’s witness and alleged victim. Later, in his new book The Nine, Jeffery Toobin profiles the events surrounding the judicial decision that proclaimed George W. Bush as the winner of the 2000 Presidential Election. Lastly, Cooper reports that a Virginia Prosecutor is looking to indict Michael Vick for using his property for dog fighting purposes. | | Guest Stars: Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Christiane Amanpour as Herself (Chief International Correspondent) | | | | | | |
| 1027 :05x192 - September 26, 2007 (Sep/26/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on a mystery that happened at sea: after the Coast Guard transported an empty fishing boat that allegedly was high-jacked and the crew killed by pirates while the lives of two men who charted the boat were spared. Anderson and several CNN reporters highlight a cyber-terror threat that could happen if a terrorist group where to hack into the U.S. power grid. Also investigated on by Gary Tuckman is why the FDA is under fire for allowing doctors to prescribe drugs that haven’t been approved to patients. Tuckman then discovers that pharmacists and doctors could be in the dark when the specific unapproved drugs are being prescribed. Later, in an interview of former President Clinton, Anderson asks Clinton about what he thinks about the Republican response towards moveon.org’s advertisement against General Petraeus. CNN’s International Correspondent Christian Amanpour then sits down with Anderson and talks about her shortened interview with Iran’s president. | | | |
| 1028 :05x194 - September 28, 2007 (Sep/28/2007) | | In tonight’s episode, Anderson and colleagues are breaking news from Nevada regarding a young girl in Nevada was found who was kidnapped and assaulted. Also reported on is the latest on the protest in Burma and how the government is cutting off all communication in and out of the country in retaliation of the citizens demands of a democratic society. Exiles from the country are then interviewed about what is occurring and world leaders are calling for the military to stop shooting civilians. With growing pressure to use DNA samples from violent suspects as a crime-fighting tool, families of crime victims wonder why law enforcement officials are unable to take samples until a suspect is convicted of a felony, instead of when they are arrested. Then in a 360° Bulletin, Erica Hill reports that a woman who was found, after being stuck for 8 days after an accident, in her car. | | | |
| 1029 :05x195 - September 27, 2007 (Sep/27/2007) | | The topics that are discussed tonight on Anderson Cooper 360° include the violent turn that Anti-Government Protests have taken in Burma, a possible Presidential veto of a children’s health insurance bill, and the latest news on the missing crew of a chartered fishing boat in Florida. | | | |
| 1030 :05x195 - October 01, 2007 (Oct/01/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson Cooper and his colleagues discuss the latest news regarding Britney Spears’ custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline. With the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election around the corner, CNN’s political analysts discuss how the Republican Party might back a third party candidate if Rudy Giuliani makes it past the Republican Primary. Following the verdict in Warren Jeffs’ trial late last month, Gary Tuckman goes back to the communities where the FLDS headquarters in located in an attempt to get the residents views on their leader’s trial. Cooper then interviews Elissa Wall, the woman who was the prosecution’s star witness against Jeffs about why she decided to press charges against him. Later, Cooper shows clips of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ interview that was aired on 60 minutes. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1034 :05x199 - October 05, 2007 (Oct/05/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and other journalists discuss former Olympic Star Marion Jones’ confession of using performance-enhancing drugs, the latest in the Carol Ann Gotbaum’s death in a Phoenix Airport, and the latest in the protests in Burma. | | Guest Stars: Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1035 :05x200 - October 08, 2007 (Oct/08/2007) | | With special guest host Soledad O’Brien, topics discussed in tonight’s installment include whether Democratic Presidential Candidate Hilary Clinton is unbeatable since she is leading her opponents in the polls in Iowa. With high temperatures over the weekend, organizers of Chicago’s marathon faced an intimidating situation when numerous runners needed medical attention as a result of the heat and shortened the length of the race for the first time in the race’s history. Following the landslide that occurred in La Jolla, California late last week, numerous scientists and residents begin asking questions why the landslide occurred. Then in “Keeping Them Honest,” the President of Oral Roberts University is under fire for making illegal campaign contributions and using university ministry accounts for private use. O’Brien then briefly highlights the two men known as the D.C. Snipers, who gunned down numerous people in the Washington D.C. area five years ago. | | Guest Stars: Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | | | | |
| 1037 :05x202 - October 10, 2007 (Oct/10/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson Cooper has the latest news of a school shooting that occurred in Cleveland, Ohio, how the two men who charted the Joe Cool boat in Florida are facing federal murder charges and how they had conflicting reports on how they met. Cooper then has an exclusive premiere of an R.E.M. song that will be on CNN’s Planet in Peril documentary. | | Special Guest Stars: Michael Stipe as Himself | | Songs: R.E.M. -- Until the Day Is Done | | | |
| 1038 :05x203 - October 11, 2007 (Oct/11/2007) | | Tonight’s installment has continued coverage of the school shooting that occurred in Cleveland, Ohio. After profiling the ignored signs of the shooter, Anderson shows a brief video of the chaos that occurred inside the school after the shooter entered the school. Along the lines of this story, journalist from a CNN affiliate in Pennsylvania reports that a 14 year-old student was stopped by police before carrying out a Columbine-style school shooting. Then in a CNN exclusive, calls made by Carl Gotbaum’s husband to the Phoenix security dispatcher about his wife’s condition are played on the show. Then in “Keeping Them Honest,” the rising number of murders in Philadelphia makes community activists and experts wonder why people are resorting to using bullets to end their arguments. Journalists then highlight why several citizens are blaming the state legislature for the difficultly in enforcing gun laws. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1039 :05x204 - October 12, 2007 (Oct/12/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the latest news from the war in Iraq, in which retired Lt. General Ricardo Sanchez called the leadership from the White House “incompetent” and that waging war was a “mistake.” Also highlighted is the life of Carol Ann Gotbaum and the inner demons that she fought before her death in Phoenix. Cooper then interviews the spokesman of the Phoenix police department about Gotbaum’s arrest. Though dying earlier in the year, Anna Nicole Smith’s death is still in the news. This time around her doctors are under fire for medication that was in Smith’s possession at the time of her son’s death in September and her death in February. Erica Hill then reports that the mother of the 14 year-old son in Philadelphia was arrested for reportedly purchasing the guns found in her son’s room. Cooper then highlights A.J. Jacobs, an agnostic who decided to spend a year living life according to the Bible. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1040 :05x205 - October 15, 2007 (Oct/15/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson discusses the latest in the war in Iraq, reporting that Al Qaeda could be crippled beyond repair in the country and that bombings, and deaths were down in the month of September. With the Presidential Primaries around the corner, Republican candidates are beginning to attack one another, trying to see which candidate is “right enough” to become President. Tom Foreman then reports on that cancer cases have severely decreased, thanks to better screening practices. In new reports regarding OJ Simpson’s case, two of his co-defendants are pleading guilty in his Las Vegas armed robbery case. Cooper then discusses how this will affect Simpson’s case with CNN’s Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin. In a “Keeping Them Honest,” Housing & Urban Development Secretary Alfonso Jackson is now under fire for giving a friend a contract to rebuild New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. | | Guest Stars: Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (CNN Senior Legal Analyst), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent) | | | | | | |
| 1042 :05x207 - October 17, 2007 (Oct/17/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the severe weather that is going on in various parts of the country. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers talks about tornado warnings that in effect in several states in the Midwest. Also reported on is President Bush’s speech regarding Iran’s nuclear program and how the world could avoid World War III. With passengers facing increased flight delays around the country, CNN Drew Griffin highlights why senators are using federal money on small airports in their home states in a special “Keeping Them Honest.” CNN reporter Jason Carroll reports on the latest news regarding a Staph Infection that is reported to be more deadly that the HIV virus. Carroll the reports that scientists are discovering the infection is occurring more and more outside hospital surroundings. Anderson then discusses with Sanjay Gupta who is the most susceptible to the infection. Anderson and Michael Ware then highlight why numerous Iraqis are standing up to the American presence in their country. Lastly, Tom Foreman highlights Stephen Colbert’s Presidential campaign in South Carolina in “Raw Politics.” | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself (Chief Medical Correspondent) | | | |
| 1043 :05x208 - October 18, 2007 (Oct/18/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the suicide bombing that occurred in Karachi, Pakistan, killing over 120 people and injuring over 320 people. CNN reporter Dan Rivers reports that the bombing occurred near a motorcade welcoming former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Terror analyst Peter Bergen then highlights the life of the former Prime Minister. CNN meteorologists then report on the latest destruction tornados that have been ravaging the Southeastern U.S. Later, a new twist in O.J. Simpson’s case in Las Vegas, a co-defendant is telling law enforcement that Simpson told his posse to carry firearms in his armed robbery attempt. Dr. Sanjay Gupta then presents a brief clip of CNN’s “Planet in Peril” documentary. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself (Chief Medical Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Lisa Bloom as Herself (Court TV Anchor), Peter Bergen as Himself (CNN Terrorism Analyst) | | | |
| 1044 :05x209 - October 19, 2007 (Oct/19/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and CNN journalists report than illusionist David Copperfield is under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman earlier in the year. Cooper and legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin then discuss why the investigation of the alleged crime is taking place in Las Vegas when it occurred in the Bahamas. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” Randi Kaye profiles Dr. James Watson, who won the Nobel Prize in 1962, for his comments regarding whether white individuals are smarter than Africans. Gary Tuckman then profiles Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s religious faith and why several groups doubt he could effectively lead America if elected as a result. Also highlighted is how Conservative Christians are having a hard time trusting the top candidates from the Republican Party. | | Guest Stars: Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (CNN Senior Legal Analyst), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor) | | | |
| 1045 :05x210 - October 22, 2007 (Oct/22/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and CNN journalists report on the latest on the wild fires that are raging through Southern California, resulting in more than 250,000 people evacuating the area. Journalists are saying that San Diego’s Qualcomm Park and numerous schools are being used as evacuation centers. Then in a “Keeping Them Honest,” several journalists report on severe drought conditions that are occurring in Atlanta and how law makers are trying to rectify the problem. Jeff Corwin and Dr. Sanjay Gupta report on how habitat loss in Madagascar is having a negative effect on several endangered plant and animal species on the continent and around the world. | | Guest Stars: John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself (Chief Medical Correspondent), Jeff Corwin as Himself (Wildlife Biologist) | | | |
| 1046 :05x211 - October 23, 2007 (Oct/23/2007) | | Live from Southern California, Anderson Cooper is joined by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and John King in reporting the latest on the wildfires that have ravaged through thousands of acres and forced over half a million people from their homes. | | Guest Stars: Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself (Chief Medical Correspondent), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent) | | | |
| 1047 :05x212 - October 24, 2007 (Oct/24/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the latest regarding the Southern California Wildfires. With the Santa Ana winds dying down and evacuation orders being lifted in 13 communities, citizens are returning to the area to see if their houses have been spared by the fires or have been destroyed. Also reported on is how investigators believe that at least one of the fires is the result of arson. Anderson then interviews a fire investigator about how fires resulting from arson are investigated. CNN Correspondent Rick Sanchez then interviews an individual who stayed behind to protect the home that he doesn’t live in. John King highlights Governor Schwarzenegger’s visit to Southern California to see the devastation. In a new installment, Dr. Sanjay Gupta investigates how the smoke and ash in the air will affect the health of residents in the area. | | Guest Stars: Rick Sanchez as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Dan Simon as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself (Chief Medical Correspondent), Arnold Schwarzenegger as Himself (as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent) | | | |
| 1048 :05x213 - October 25, 2007 (Oct/25/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the latest in the Southern California wildfires. Cooper then reports that investigators are suspecting that several of the fires resulted from arson. He then interviews a Battalion Chief regarding how firefighters investigate in what direction a fire traveled through the specific areas. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” CNN Reporter Joe Johns investigates why governmental firefighting planes were grounded for the first three days of the wildfires and how ill-prepared the state is to fight such fires. Cooper then shows several photos that citizens have taken since the fires started earlier in the week. | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Rick Sanchez as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1049 :05x214 - October 29, 2007 (Oct/29/2007) | | With John King as the special guest host in tonight’s installment, he reports on the latest in the Southern California Wildfires and how investigators are searching for a suspect who is believed to start one of the fires. Also looked at is why buy-outs occur in severely flooded areas while they don’t occur where fires happen every year. Also reported on is how the Gap is coming under fire for using child labor to make children’s clothing. In a special “Keeping Them Honest” Randi Kaye investigates why the USDA took so long in recalling E.Coli contaminated meat that was shipped from a meat packing company that is now out of business. Also reported on is an artist coming under fire for creating a crucified Jesus out of dark chocolate. | | Guest Stars: Gloria Borger as Herself (CNN Political Analyst), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Rick Sanchez as Himself (CNN Correspondent), John King as Himself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1050 :05x215 - October 30, 2007 (Oct/30/2007) | | With Soledad O’Brien hosting tonight’s installment, topics discussed include the possibility of the Taliban gaining more power in Afghanistan, with more than 50 fighters that were either wounded or killed in a NATO-led raid. Also reported on is how the chairwoman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission is turning to Congress to vote against numerous provisions in a Consumer Safety bill that will makes sure products sold to the public are actually safe, and not just labeled so by companies looking to sell large amounts of their goods. Lastly, O’Brien and several CNN Correspondents investigate how Congress is using taxpayer dollars to fund pet projects in the districts they represent. | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1051 :05x216 - October 31, 2007 (Oct/31/2007) | | With Soledad O’Brien hosting tonight’s installment, it is reported on that several adults are accused of abusing girls at Oprah Winfrey’s school in South Africa. South African Journalists and O’Brien then discuss how Oprah is vowing to help investigate the charges by bringing in a team to aid police with their probe. Gary Tuchman then investigates why numerous Christian congregations are beginning to study several books written by Scientology creator L. Ron Hubbard. With her lead in the polls widening, O’Brien and several CNN Correspondents look into whether the attacks made by Senator Clinton’s opponents are helping or hurting her campaign. | | Guest Stars: Gloria Borger as Herself (CNN Political Analyst), James Carville as Himself (CNN Political Correspondent), Candy Crowley as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (CNN Senior Legal Analyst), Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1052 :05x217 - November 01, 2007 (Nov/01/2007) | | With Soledad O’Brien as the guest host, events discussed include President Bush blasting Congress for their refusal to confirm his selection for the new Attorney General. O’Brien then interviews several political analysts over Bush’s game of hardball and how it will affect the rest of his Presidency. CNN Correspondent Gary Tuchman then interviews a couple in the middle of a divorce who are fighting over the custody of several frozen embryos. In a 360° Bulletin, Erica Hill reports on the latest involving the big drop in the stock market today. O’Brien and CNN Journalist Randi Kaye investigate claims of police torture of suspects in Chicago at the hand of a former police commander and why the city is paying for his defense. Gary Tuchman then profiles a young girl who disappeared from her small town and used the identity of a missing woman to get into an Ivy League university. | | Guest Stars: Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1053 :05x218 - November 02, 2007 (Nov/02/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, special guest host Soledad O’Brien reports on the latest regarding Hurricane Noel and how it will affect the East Coast. Also reported on is the massive flooding that is occurring in Mexico in the Gulf Coast State of Tabasco as a result of heavy rains. O’Brien then reports on how the FBI knew about OJ Simpson’s plan of stealing his memorabilia weeks before it occurred in Las Vegas. O’Brien then sits down with Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul about his views regarding the different topics that can affect the U.S. in the future. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” Gary Tuchman investigates accusations that the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission received trips from various companies they are supposed to investigate. Also highlighted is a teenager’s plot to kill his mother and step-father in Maryland. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Ron Paul (2) as Himself (as Rep. Ron Paul), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (CNN Senior Legal Analyst), Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1054 :05x219 - November 05, 2007 (Nov/05/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, special guest host John King reports on the violence that has been occurring in Pakistan after President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency over the weekend. King then discusses how the events in Pakistan are going to affect America’s stance on the war of terrorism. CNN Correspondent Tom Foreman the looks into whether the violence is going to cause Pakistan to use their nuclear weapons or what could if Al-Qaeda got their hands on the weapons. Later, King interviews popular televangelist Joel Osteen about what critics have to say about his style of preaching and what he believes are regarding numerous social issues. Erica Hill then highlights Oprah’s reaction to the abuse allegations. | | Guest Stars: John King as Himself (Special Guest Host), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Joel Osteen as Himself, Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor) | | | |
| 1055 :05x220 - November 06, 2007 (Nov/06/2007) | | In this installment, Anderson reports on the latest events surrounding Pakistan’s state of emergency, with President Pervez Musharraf trying to defend his decision to the call the state of emergency while opponents brush it off as merely an attempt to keep control of the country. Also reported on is Hilary Clinton’s recent drop in the polls and how her performance in a recent debate may be proving to be a costly mistake and whether her opponents will use that in their favor. Then in a special “Keeping Them Honest,” CNN journalist Abbie Boudreau investigates why the Minutemen were given millions of dollars to build a new, high-tech fence to keep illegal immigrants out of the country but have failed to do so. Boudreau then interviews several members of the organization about what the money is being used for. | | Guest Stars: Joe Johns as Himself (Capitlal Hill Correspondent), Soledad O'Brien as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor) | | | |
| 1056 :05x221 - November 07, 2007 (Nov/07/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on Televangelist Pat Robertson’s endorsement of Rudy Giuliani and whether that will aid his campaign or not. Anderson and several analysts then discuss how conservative individuals will vote at the Primaries. CNN Correspondent Gary Tuchman then reports on how former FLDS leader Warren Jeffs attempted to end his life while in jail and a how he made shocking confession he made to his brother. Fifteen years following the deaths of 3 young boys, the teenagers accuses of the crime are holding out hope that new DNA findings prove their innocence. Later, CNN Correspondent Ted Rowlands reports on O.J. Simpson’s upcoming trial in Las Vegas and how the prosecution hopes memorabilia dealer will help put Simpson behind bars. | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Roland Martin as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Bill Bennett (1) as Himself, Gloria Borger as Herself (CNN Political Anaylst), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent) | | | |
| 1057 :05x222 - November 08, 2007 (Nov/08/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and CNN Correspondent Ted Rowlands highlight the events that occurred during O.J. Simpson’s preliminary trial in Las Vegas. Anderson then interviews Jeffrey Toobin and others about the nature of the other individuals testifying against Simpson. In the remainder of the hour, Anderson, Jeff Corwin, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta hosts a roundtable on last month’s documentary Planet in Peril, where viewers can have their questions answered by experts. Later, Tom Foreman investigates the battle of Fallujah in Iraq in a special entitled "The Anvil of God." | | Guest Stars: Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (CNN Senior Legal Analyst), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself (Chief Medical Correspondent), Jeff Corwin as Himself (Wildlife Biologist), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | Songs: R.E.M. -- Until the Day Is Done | | | |
| 1058 :05x223 - November 09, 2007 (Nov/09/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the latest occurring in O.J. Simpson’s trial in Las Vegas and how witnesses testifying in his trial have shady backgrounds. Also reported on is how a growing number of citizen in the U.S. are becoming more dissatisfied about the job Congress is doing in Washington. Anderson and several journalists discuss the political unrest that is going on in Pakistan and what it means to the U.S. as the military is fighting the War on Terror in the Middle East. | | Guest Stars: Candy Crowley as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Peter Bergen as Himself (CNN Terror Analyst), Fareed Zakaria as Himself, Jami Floyd as Herself | | | |
| 1059 :05x224 - November 12, 2007 (Nov/12/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on how the Democratic Presidential race is heating up between Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama following a strong speech in Iowa and whether he will be able to win the state’s Caucus. Also reported on is the recent death of rapper Kanye West’s mother and whether it was the result of excessive cosmetic surgeries. Anderson and CNN Correspondent Gary Tuchman then investigate the growing group of prominent individuals who have seen UFO’s and how they are trying to get the FAA to investigate the aircrafts that might be from other planets. In a special “Keeping Them Honest” CNN journalists investigate charges against a Canadian citizen traveling in the U.S who the government suspected of being terror suspect. He then shares his story about being deported to Syria where he said he was tortured. | | Guest Stars: Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), David Gergen (1) as Himself | | | |
| 1060 :05x225 - November 13, 2007 (Nov/13/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin discusses O.J. Simpson’s day in court with Anderson and how the testimony of the witnesses might be leading to Simpson being tried for armed robbery. Also reported on is how Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue turned to prayer to end the drought in his state and why large groups of people believe in the power of prayer while skeptics don’t believe prayers can help in solving people’s problems. | | Guest Stars: Lou Dobbs as Himself, Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (CNN Senior Legal Analyst) | | | |
| 1061 :05x226 - November 14, 2007 (Nov/14/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports that while airport security is able find shampoo passing through security checkpoints, they are unable to catch the passage of IED’s and what they are doing to rectify that problem. Anderson then discusses with several Political Analysts about who would be most competent to win the Presidency in the Democratic and Republican parties. Following O.J. Simpson’s preliminary hearing and the judge’s recommendation that he go to trial, Anderson discusses with CNN Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin and Journalist Linda Deutsch about what Simpson will face in his trial. After the disappearance of his wife, investigators are suspecting former law enforcement officer Drew Peterson is involved in her disappearance. Anderson then investigates with Gary Tuchman and Dr. Sanjay Gupta how individuals afflicted with Alzheimer’s fall in love with new people while they are still married to their respective spouses. | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself (Chief Medical Correspondent), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (CNN Senior Legal Analyst), Wolf Blitzer as Himself, Gloria Borger as Herself (Senior Political Analyst), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent) | | | |
| 1062 :05x227 - November 15, 2007 (Nov/15/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and several political analysts discuss the Democratic Presidential Debate that took place at the UNLV and whether Senator Obama and Former Senator John Edwards have been able to gain ground on Senator Clinton in the polls. Erica Hill and Jeffrey Toobin then briefly discuss Barry Bonds' recent indictment and whether he will be facing jail time for perjury during the Federal Grand Jury’s steroid investigation four years ago. | | Guest Stars: Suzanne Malveaux as Herself (White House Correspondent), Campbell Brown as Herself (CNN Correspondent), John Roberts (2) as Himself, John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), James Carville as Himself (Political Correspondent), Gloria Borger as Herself (Senior Political Analyst), David Gergen (1) as Himself | | | |
| 1063 :05x228 - November 16, 2007 (Nov/16/2007) | | With Soledad O’Brien hosting tonight’s installment, she and several political analysts discuss whether Senator Clinton was able to rebound quickly following last night’s debate and where her opponents failed to jump on her stand on several political agendas. Then in a special “Keeping Them Honest” CNN Correspondent Joe Johns investigates whether the candidates’ statements during the debate where truthful or not. O’Brien is then joined by Gary Tuchman to report on a teenager who committed suicide after being bullied by a neighborhood mother on a popular website. | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Dr. Drew Pinsky as Himself, Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Joe Johns as Himself (Capitlal Hill Correspondent), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Candy Crowley as Herself (CNN Correspondent), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Soledad O'Brien as Herself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1064 :05x229 - November 19, 2007 (Nov/19/2007) | | With John King as the special guest host, he and several journalists highlight a story of man who shot and killed two thieves who stole property from a neighbor’s home. They then discuss whether a Grand Jury will be charging the man of murder and if a newly passed state law applies to the situation. John then discusses with CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers what the weather will be like for the holiday weekend around the country. John then discusses with former Presidential Advisor David Gergen the latest poll numbers in the Republican and Democratic Primaries in New Hampshire and Iowa. Then, Dr. Sanjay Gupta visits with a young woman and man who live with autism and ask them what living with the condition is like. In “Raw Politics,” Tom Foreman discusses the latest news that has occurred on the campaign trail. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Himself (Chief Medical Correspondent), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), John King as Himself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1065 :05x230 - November 20, 2007 (Nov/20/2007) | | With John King hosting tonight’s installment, he and several colleagues report on a story involving an American student being held for murdering her roommate in Italy. Also reported on is how the rising oil prices are going to affect the travel patterns of people who are going to visit family on Thanksgiving this year. King then highlights the interview that occurred between Larry King and the plastic surgeon of Kanye West’s mother. King is then joined by several political analysts to discuss the latest news revolving around the campaigns of Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama. Gary Tuchman then reports on the latest in Warren Jeffs’ sentencing in Utah. | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Larry King (1) as Himself, John King as Himself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1066 :05x231 - November 21, 2007 (Nov/21/2007) | | With John King hosting tonight’s installment of Anderson Cooper 360°, the latest events surrounding Natalee Holloway’s disappearance and how officials arrested the young men who were previously suspected to be involved with Holloway’s disappearance. Following the leaking of CIA Operative Valerie Plame, Presidential Press Secretary Scott McClellan is about to release a book about how he claims that the President and Vice-President knew about his misleading the public about what they knew about what happened. Glenn Beck then discusses several topics that he wrote about in his book entitled An Inconvenient Book. Headline News anchor Erica Hill then reports on the latest news that has been occurring around the world. In special “Keeping Them Honest,” it is reported on how actor Dennis Quaid’s twins where given an accidental overdose of blood thinner at a local hospital and how accidents like this are occurring around the country. | | Guest Stars: David Mattingly as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Glenn Beck as Himself, David Gergen (1) as Himself, John King as Himself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1067 :05x232 - November 26, 2007 (Nov/26/2007) | | In tonight’s installment of Anderson Cooper 360°, CNN Correspondent Candy Crowley investigates whether the Presidential candidates are telling the truth in the attacks on their opponents. Following this investigation, Anderson and several Political Analysts whether the personal attacks will help the candidates in their campaigns. John King then investigates Rudy Giuliani’s change in abortion beliefs from being pro-abortion to anti-abortion and whether is a means to garner conservative votes. Randi Kaye then reports on how a growing number of doctors, based on their religious beliefs are refusing their patients’ contraception, even if it is a matter of emergency. Anderson is then joined by Gary Tuchman, Jeffrey Toobin, and Dr. Drew Pinsky to discuss the latest in case where a teenager committed suicide after being bullied online. Ted Foreman then reports on the latest in the Political World in “Raw Politics.” | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Dr. Drew Pinsky as Himself, Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Randi Kaye as Herself (CNN Correspondent), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Candy Crowley as Herself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1068 :05x233 - November 27, 2007 (Nov/27/2007) | | In tonight’s installment of Anderson Cooper 360°, Anderson and numerous colleagues are preparing for the CNN/YouTube Republican debate taking place in St. Petersburg, Florida. Some of the topics highlighted include what is at stake for the Republican Party in this election and what they stand for today and in the future. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” John King investigates how the GOP Party can regain the trust of conservative citizens and voters around the country. Headline News Anchor Erica Hill then reports on claims that Miss Puerto Rico made up the claims that she made up the story that she was attacked with pepper spray. CNN Correspondent John Zarrella reports the latest on the home break-in that sent NFL star Sean Taylor to the hospital and whether his past might have had something to do with the break-in. Randi Kaye then investigates the death of a doctor in Chicago by a man who was a former patient. | | Guest Stars: Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Campbell Brown as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Randi Kaye as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Roland Martin as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Gloria Borger as Herself (Senior Political Analyst) | | | |
| 1069 :05x234 - November 28, 2007 (Nov/28/2007) | | Reporting live from St. Petersburg, Florida in tonight’s installment, Anderson and numerous colleagues analyze the CNN/YouTube Republican debate and who where the winners and the losers of the debate. Tom Foreman then investigates whether the statements made by the candidates during the debate where true or not. | | Guest Stars: John Roberts (2) as Himself, Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Joe Johns as Himself (Capital Hill Correspondent), Jamal Simmons as Himself, Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Campbell Brown as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Bill Bennett (1) as Himself (CNN Contributor), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent) | | | |
| 1070 :05x235 - November 29, 2007 (Nov/29/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and several CNN Correspondents discuss how following the CNN/YouTube Republican debate voters are starting to get an insight into who are the frontrunners in their minds. Anderson and John King then discuss how immigration reform was a touchy topic between Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” CNN Correspondent Michael Ware reports that while the troop surge in Iraq is working militarily, it may not in the political arena. Anderson and CNN Correspondent Paula Newton highlight the strict rules women in the Middle East have to follow after reports that a Saudi Arabian woman was raped and then was accused of adultery by the judges who sent her rapists to jail. | | Guest Stars: Christiane Amanpour as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Randi Kaye as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Michael Ware (2) as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Ari Fleischer as Himself, John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent) | | | |
| 1071 :05x236 - November 30, 2007 (Nov/30/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports live from Rochester, New Hampshire about a hostage crisis that occurred at a local Hillary Clinton campaign office. Senator Clinton then holds a special press conference to discuss the events that occurred and what she is doing to comfort the workers and their family. Anderson then interviews several psychologists regarding the suspect and how he appears to have a history of mental illness. Also reported that officials in Miami-Dade County have made 4 arrests in the shooting of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor and why the suspects where in Taylor’s home at the time of the shooting. Anderson and Larry King then remember the life of daredevil Evel Kneivel. | | Guest Stars: Hillary Rodham Clinton as Herself (as Sen. Hillary Clinton), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Larry King (1) as Himself, Randi Kaye as Herself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1072 :05x237 - December 03, 2007 (Dec/03/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports the latest in the Presidential Campaigning trail now that the front-runners are losing ground in Iowa and New Hampshire. Candy Crowley and other Political analysts then highlights the different campaigns and what the Romney and Clinton campaigns are doing to regain their ground. Anderson then highlights Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and why voters like his honesty while on the campaign trial. As friends and loved ones pay their last respects to NFL star Sean Taylor today, Anderson and CNN Correspondents discuss the latest in his murder case. The latest in the case involving the suicide of a teenager after being bullied on a popular online website is then discussed by Anderson and CNN’s Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin. | | Guest Stars: Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Gloria Borger as Herself (Senior Political Analyst), Carl Bernstein as Himself (CNN Contributor), Candy Crowley as Herself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1073 :05x238 - December 04, 2007 (Dec/04/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and several CNN Correspondents report on the latest events involving the immigration debate stemming from Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani’s barbs at the CNN/YouTube debates last week. Also discussed is how President Bush has been actively pushing for tough sanctions on Iran for their nuclear program despite getting new intelligence that it was halted years before. Then, John Zarella investigates the mysterious death of CNBC contributor Seth Tobias. Lastly, CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers reports on the latest storm that is hitting the states of Washington and Oregon. | | Guest Stars: Jami Floyd as Herself, Randi Kaye as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Candy Crowley as Herself (Senior Political Correspondent), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Christiane Amanpour as Herself (Chief International Correspondent) | | | |
| 1074 :05x239 - December 05, 2007 (Dec/05/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and numerous CNN Correspondents report on a shooting that occurred at a mall in Omaha, Nebraska, where 8 people and the shooter died and several people where injured. Anderson then interviews some of individuals that were inside the mall when the shooting occurred. Also discussed is the suicide note that the shooter left behind and what might have led to him choosing to go on a rampage at the mall. After interviewing the shooter’s landlord, CNN Journalist Jason Carroll interviews the man who held 5 people hostage at Senator Clinton’s campaign office in New Hampshire about why he chose to target that campaign office to receive help. Headline News Anchor Erica Hill then reports on how the residents of Oregon and Washington State are dealing with the storms that have been pounding the Pacific Northwest. | | Guest Stars: Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Suzanne Malveaux as Herself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1075 :05x240 - December 06, 2007 (Dec/06/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and several colleagues discuss the latest news about the shooting that occurred at the mall in Omaha, Nebraska as 911 tapes are being played. CNN Correspondent Gary Tuchman then interviews several people who knew the shooter and learns about his background and what might have drove him to his drastic actions on Wednesday afternoon. Later, Anderson is joined by Jeffrey Toobin and Republican Strategist Ralph Reed to discuss Mitt Romney’s speech about faith in the U.S. and how it sent a different message of John F. Kennedy’s speech nearly 50 years ago regarding faith in the nation. Erica then reports how the White House is devising a plan to come to the aid of homeowners in fear of losing their homes to foreclosures. | | Guest Stars: Ralph Reed (2) as Himself, Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN National Correspondent) | | | |
| 1076 :05x241 - December 10, 2007 (Dec/10/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on the latest involving the church shootings that occurred in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Then shown is an interview that the security guard who where able to stop the suspect and Anderson interviews a church member who survived the shooting. Following this story, Anderson and his colleagues then discusses the latest in Senator Obama’s latest campaign rally that occurred with Oprah Winfrey speaking on his behalf and whether it has helped his chances in the States key in the election. In “Raw Politics,” Tom Foreman talks about whether celebrity endorsements carry the same weight they did during the time of John F. Kennedy’s presidency. They then discuss statements that Mike Huckabee have made in the past and if they can harm his chances of winning the Republican Presidential nomination. After walking into a U.K. police station claiming to have amnesia, John Darwin and his wife are now under arrest for faking his death five years ago. | | Guest Stars: Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Candy Crowley as Herself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1077 :05x242 - December 11, 2007 (Dec/11/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and his colleagues discuss numerous topics, such as: the Republican candidates heatedly attacking one another and their stances on illegal immigration, and how the Senate is investigating claims that the White House and the CIA destroyed tapes of their interrogation of terror suspects. In addition to these stories, Anderson reports on the latest investigations in the Colorado Springs church shootings and what may have led the shooter to target that particular church. CNN Correspondent Gary Tuchman the reports on the freezing storm that is hitting the Midwest, leaving hundreds of residents without power. Anderson is then joined with Lou Dobbs to discuss how the immigration debate is going to affect the Republican candidates in the weeks leading up to the Iowa caucus. | | Guest Stars: Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Joe Johns as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Lou Dobbs as Himself | | | |
| 1078 :05x243 - December 12, 2007 (Dec/12/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and numerous colleagues discuss the latest Republican debate before the caucus in Iowa and whether it was able to help the candidates with voters in the polls. Tom Foreman then investigates how truthful the candidates responses where in a special “Keeping Them Honest.” Joe Johns then highlights how undecided voters in Iowa thought the candidates did in answering the questions asked of them. In a special “Crime & Punishment” segment, Gary Tuchman investigates the latest in Stacy Peterson’s missing person case and why her husband is the prime suspect. Anderson then interviews Stacy’s sister and a friend about Drew Peterson’s actions following her disappearance and what happened at their home before Stacy disappeared. Anderson and CNN Correspondent Candy Crowley then discuss what’s at stake for the Democratic Presidential candidates as they head into the debate occurring in Iowa tomorrow. Anderson then reports on the death of Tina Turner’s ex-husband Ike and then highlights his musical career that spanned several decades. | | Guest Stars: Candy Crowley as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Joe Johns as Himself (Capital Hill Correspondent), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Donna Brazile as Herself, Bill Bennett (1) as Himself (CNN Contributor), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent) | | | |
| 1079 :05x244 - December 13, 2007 (Dec/13/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and numerous colleagues discuss the latest news surrounding list of MLB stars named in a recent steroid investigation and what MLB Commissioner Bud Selig will do in response. Correspondent Gary Tuchman then investigates in a special “Keeping Them Honest” whether the commissioner and MLB team owners will hold the players named accountable. Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley then highlights the Democratic Presidential debate that occurred in Iowa before Anderson and a roundtable discuss whether their answers helped or hindered their campaign in the state. CNN Correspondent Joe Johns discusses how the debate aided undecided voters in choosing which candidate they would be inclined to vote for. Also reported on is how an African American World War II veteran was wrongly convicted for rioting with an Italian POW and that the Army is now under fire for how they are dealing with his case. | | Guest Stars: David Mattingly as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Joe Johns as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Joe Klein as Himself, John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Candy Crowley as Herself (Senior Political Correspondent), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst) | | | |
| 1080 :05x245 - December 14, 2007 (Dec/14/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson reports on why the population of Mountain Gorilla in Congo is being murdered and who the people are that are killing them. Anderson then shows numerous clips of his recent trip to Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda and what he and the group he was traveling with discovered about the gorillas’ situation. In “Raw Politics,” Tom Foreman reports on how voters are now choosing to support candidates based on their gut feelings and how the candidates are changing different tactics of their campaigns. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” Joe Johns reports on numerous corruption cases that is being investigated in Alaska. | | Guest Stars: Joe Johns as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Joe Klein as Himself, Gloria Borger as Herself (Senior Political Analyst), Tom Foreman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1081 :05x246 - December 17, 2007 (Dec/17/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and numerous colleagues discuss the latest in news the Presidential Campaigns in Iowa and how recent endorsements should aid the candidates in statewide and nationwide polls. Anderson is then joined by several political analysts to discuss the reasons why Mike Huckabee’s campaign gained so much strength in Iowa in recent months. In the “Crime and Punishment” segment, CNN Correspondent David Mattingly investigates how a man who is currently serving time in prison is now accused of becoming a serial killer thirty years ago after being ordered to get a college education following a release from jail. In a special “Keeping Them Honest,” Randi Kaye investigates how numerous states have little to no protection for witnesses who have seen violent crimes and what state governments can do to change that. | | Guest Stars: David Mattingly as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), David Gergen (1) as Himself, Tony Perkins (3) as Himself, Joe Johns as Himself (Capitol Hill Correspondent), Candy Crowley as Herself (Senior Political Correspondent), Randi Kaye as Herself (CNN Correspondent) | | | | | | |
| 1083 :05x248 - December 19, 2007 (Dec/19/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson and several correspondents report on the latest news about the family who was lost in the snow for three days where found by rescue teams earlier today. Anderson then interviews them following their return home to find out what their ordeal was like. In “Raw Politics,” Anderson is joined by CNN Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin and Correspondent John King to discuss the latest Presidential poll numbers and how the Democratic and Republican front runners are doing in Iowa and New Hampshire. They then discuss whether the candidates are sincere in the candidates Holiday ads that are aimed at the voters in Iowa and New Hampshire. Then, in a special “Keeping Them Honest,” Randi Kaye investigates why only a fraction of the money allocated by FEMA to the Hurricane Rita and Katrina victims are still living in trailers. | | Guest Stars: Randi Kaye as Herself (CNN Correspondent), Joe Johns as Himself (Capital Hill Correspondent), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Dan Simon as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1084 :05x249 - December 20, 2007 (Dec/20/2007) | | In tonight’s installment, Anderson, CNN Correspondents Joe Johns, David Gergen, and John King report in “Raw Politics” how Hilary Clinton appears to be playing dirty against Barack Obama in her campaign advertisements and whether her actions will work in her favor. In a special “Up Close,” John King investigates how more women in Iowa are choosing to vote for Huckabee instead of Romney and what Romney is doing to try and gain some ground in that state. Anderson is then joined by CNN Correspondent Dan Simon to discuss the latest on the family that was rescued after being stranded for three days in the California wilderness. In “Crime and Punishment,” it is reported on how a young man was murdered after a group of students posted a phony message on a popular website. Later, CNN Correspondent Gary Tuchman reports on how numerous Christian groups are converging on Interstate 35, certain that it is the “Highway of Holiness” that is talked about in the Bible. | | Guest Stars: Gary Tuchman as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Dan Simon as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), David Gergen (1) as Himself (Senior Political Analyst), Joe Johns as Himself (CNN Correspondent) | | | |
| 1085 :05x250 - December 26, 2007 (Dec/26/2007) | | With John King in as the special guest host, he and CNN Correspondent Ted Rowlands report on a zoo mauling that occurred in San Francisco and how the police are investigating how the tiger involved was able to get out of its enclosure. Also reported on is how different wild animals that are in various animal enclosures have been acting towards humans in recent years. King is then joined by reporters in Iowa who are there interviewing Mike Huckabee while there hunting for votes before the state’s caucuses. In “Raw Politics,” Hilary Clinton’s tenure as First Lady is being looked at and questions about how much influence she had inside the White House is being investigated. Jeffrey Toobin then highlights what takes place at the caucuses in Iowa. | | Guest Stars: Jeffrey Toobin as Himself (Senior Legal Analyst), Gloria Borger as Herself (Senior Political Analyst), David Gergen (1) as Himself (Senior Political Analyst), Ron Magill (1) as Himself, Erica Hill as Herself (Headline News Anchor), David Mattingly as Himself (CNN Correspondent), John King as Himself (Special Guest Host) | | | |
| 1086 :05x251 - December 27, 2007 (Dec/27/2007) | | In an Anderson Cooper 360° special edition, Anderson and several colleagues discuss the latest in the assignation of Benazir Bhutto. Several topics discussed include an e-mail the former Pakistani Prime Minister sent to an acquaintance in the U.S. before coming out of exile, and what her assassination means to the world’s war on terror and Pakistan’s upcoming elections. Also reported on is how al Qaeda is claiming responsibility for the assassination and the suicide bombing in Pakistan. CNN Correspondent Candy Crowley then discusses how the Presidential candidates are expressing their outrage of the events in Pakistan. Anderson then interviews Mitt Romney and John McCain to get their perspectives on how they would handle to situation in Pakistan if they were President. | | Guest Stars: John McCain as Himself, Mitt Romney as Himself, Candy Crowley as Herself (Senior Political Correspondent), David Gergen (1) as Himself (Senior Political Analyst), John King as Himself (Chief National Correspondent), Peter Bergen as Himself (CNN Terrorism Analyst), Wolf Blitzer as Himself | | | |
| 1087 :05x252 - December 28, 2007 (Dec/28/2007) | | Reporting live from Karachi, Pakistan Anderson continues with the coverage of Benazir Bhutto’s death and how Pakistani officials are linking the Taliban and Al-Qaida to her death. As Anderson is joined by terrorism analyst Peter Bergen, they discuss how the backlash of Ms. Bhutto’s supporters is affecting the daily life of Pakistan’s citizens and how an Al-Qaida leader supposedly said in a conversation with a colleague that he was proud of the individuals who killed Bhutto. CNN Correspondent David Mattingly then analyzes the last video of Benazir Bhutto with a security expert about what went wrong in the moments leading to her death. Anderson is then joined again by Peter Bergen and Middle East Analyst Rasa Aslan to discuss what options the U.S. has in bringing Democracy to the region. Anderson then interviews Senator Hillary Clinton and John Edwards to get their reactions to Ms. Bhutto’s assassination. In “Raw Politics,” Anderson is joined by Candy Crowley and Time journalist Mark Halperin to discuss how the events in the Middle East are going to affect the Presidential candidates from both parties. | | Guest Stars: Candy Crowley as Herself (Senior Political Correspondent), John Edwards (1) as Himself, Hillary Rodham Clinton as Herself (as Sen. Hillary Clinton), Reza Aslan as Himself (Middle East Analyst), Randi Kaye as Herself (CNN Correspondent), David Mattingly as Himself (CNN Correspondent), Peter Bergen as Himself (CNN Terrorism Analyst) | | | | | | |
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