Coverage dated February 15, 2026 to February 16, 2026

Anderson Cooper says he's exiting '60 Minutes' but staying with CNN

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida, on the newest of 2 developments

Anderson Cooper, who has reported for CBS' “60 Minutes” for the past two decades in addition to hosting a weeknight news program on CNN.

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Developments in this update

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Feb 16, 2026
Anderson Cooper Ends '60 Minutes' Tenure As Correspondent
Headline from Deadline ·
Feb 17, 2026Newest
Anderson Cooper says he's exiting '60 Minutes' but staying with CNN
Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

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32 articles, oldest first.

Deadline
Anderson Cooper Ends '60 Minutes' Tenure As Correspondent (opens Deadline)
Published Feb 15, 2026
Deadline's feed description
Anderson Cooper has reported for 60 Minutes since the 2006-07 season but has decided not to return to the CBS newsmagazine.
Fox News
Anderson Cooper exits '60 Minutes' as correspondent (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 15, 2026
Fox News's feed description
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is exiting CBS News' long-running "60 Minutes" as a correspondent after nearly 20 years with dueling network roles.
Variety
Anderson Cooper Set to Exit CBS News’ ’60 Minutes’ (opens Variety)
Published Feb 15, 2026
Variety's feed description
Anderson Cooper is poised to leave CBS News' 60 Minutes, marking the latest departure from CBS News' properties during the tenure of Bari Weiss
New York Post
Anderson Cooper plans to leave ‘60 Minutes’ in latest CBS staff shakeup under Bari Weiss (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 15, 2026
New York Post's feed description
“60 Minutes” correspondent Anderson Cooper plans to leave the program after nearly two decades, marking another shakeup at CBS News under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, according to a report.
Advocate
Anderson Cooper steps down as '60 Minutes' correspondent after two decades (opens Advocate)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Advocate's feed description
It's the latest shake-up at CBS News under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
Fortune
Anderson Cooper leaves CBS News' '60 Minutes' after 20-year affiliation (opens Fortune)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Fortune's feed description
Cooper's exit from the most prestigious show in television news is sure to raise questions about whether it had anything to do with Bari Weiss.
NBC 6 South Florida
Anderson Cooper says he's exiting '60 Minutes' but staying with CNN (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Feb 16, 2026
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Anderson Cooper, who has reported for CBS' “60 Minutes” for the past two decades in addition to hosting a weeknight news program on CNN.
Bangor Daily News
Anderson Cooper says he's exiting from '60 Minutes,' but staying with CNN (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Anderson Cooper, who has reported for CBS' “60 Minutes” for the past two decades in addition to hosting a weeknight news program on CNN, said Monday that
Poynter
Anderson Cooper’s exit raises new questions about the future of ‘60 Minutes’ (opens Poynter)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Poynter's feed description
Cooper framed the move as personal, but reports suggest friction over Bari Weiss’ leadership and the show’s direction
Breitbart News
Nolte: Far-Left Correspondent Anderson Cooper Out at Disgraced ‘60 Minutes’ (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Anderson Cooper is officially out at CBS News in his role as a far-left correspondent for the disgraced 60 Minutes. | Media
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Anderson Cooper to leave ‘60 Minutes’ on CBS | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
For nearly 20 years, Anderson Cooper has had a rare double billing in the TV industry: anchor on CNN and correspondent for “60 Minutes,” the celebrated newsmagazine on CBS.
Los Angeles Times
Anderson Cooper will exit '60 Minutes' to focus on family and CNN role (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The CNN anchor is leaving his '60 Minutes' role to devote more time to his young children and focus on his other job.
Insider
Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS's '60 Minutes' after nearly 2 decades (opens Insider)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Insider's feed description
Cooper, who has been working for both CNN and CBS, said he was quitting "60 Minutes" to spend more time with his children.
Newsweek
Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" amid CBS News shake‑up (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Cooper has been a correspondent on the news program since the 2006‑07 season under an agreement between CBS News and CNN.
The Guardian
Anderson Cooper to leave 60 Minutes amid turmoil at CBS News (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 16, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Cooper is leaving the CBS News show after nearly 20 years amid a shake-up under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss
The Hollywood Reporter
Anderson Cooper Departing ‘60 Minutes’ as Correspondent (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Feb 16, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Anderson Cooper is departing CBS’ ‘60 Minutes,’ where he’s been a correspondent for almost 20 years.
Insider
What leading voices in media are saying about Anderson Cooper's '60 Minutes' departure (opens Insider)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Insider's feed description
Reactions have begun to come in from prominent media critics and observers about Anderson Cooper's exit from the show after nearly 20 years.
NBC News
Anderson Cooper leaving '60 Minutes' in latest CBS News shakeup (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 16, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS News’ “60 Minutes” program after nearly two decades, in the latest staffing shake-up to hit the storied news magazine and network
Washington Examiner
Anderson Cooper announces 60 Minutes departure (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
News anchor Anderson Cooper announced he will be ending his tenure as a reporter on the CBS News program 60 Minutes to spend more time with his children.
Southern Minnesota
Anderson Cooper Reveals Why He’s Leaving ’60 Minutes’ — Plus, When Is His Final Show? (opens Southern Minnesota)
Published Feb 16, 2026
Southern Minnesota's feed description
His exit comes amid behind the scenes drama at CBS News.
The Brunswick News
Anderson Cooper will exit ’60 Minutes’ (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Feb 16, 2026
The Brunswick News's feed description
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is walking away from his second job at “60 Minutes” in the latest sign of upheaval at the storied news magazine. Cooper said in a statement
CBS News
Anderson Cooper to depart (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 16, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.

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