"Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes' has been one of the great honors of my career, Cooper said in a statement. I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors and camera crew in the business. For nearly 20 years, I've been able to balance my jobs and CNN and CBS, but I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they still want to spend time with me."
"Cooper's exit from what remains the most prestigious show in television news is sure to raise questions about whether it had anything to do with the leadership of Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News since last fall. Cooper's spokesperson said Monday he had no additional comment. He has contributed stories to 60 Minutes since the 2006-2007 television season in a unique job-sharing arrangement with CNN."
Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS' 60 Minutes to spend more time with his young children after nearly 20 years contributing to the program. He has reported for 60 Minutes since the 2006-2007 season while also hosting Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN in a job-sharing arrangement. Cooper is expected to finish the current broadcast season, which ends in May. CBS praised his two decades of work and said 60 Minutes will be here if he ever wants to return. His departure occurs amid unease at the program following a December decision to hold a report on immigration.
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