Coverage dated May 17, 2026
Anderson Cooper bids ’60 Minutes’ a final goodbye
Headline from The Columbian
Anderson Cooper has signed off from “60 Minutes” for the last time.
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The Columbian
Anderson Cooper bids ’60 Minutes’ a final goodbye ↗ (opens The Columbian)Published
The Columbian's feed description
Anderson Cooper has signed off from “60 Minutes” for the last time.
The Hollywood Reporter
“The Independence of ’60 Minutes’ Has Been Critical”: Anderson Cooper Bids Farewell to CBS News Show With a Plea ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)Published
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Anderson Cooper bid farewell to CBS News' 60 Minutes after 20 years on the newsmagazine by praising the show's 'independence.'
Variety
Anderson Cooper Signs Off ’60 Minutes’ After 20 Years, Hailing the Program’s ‘Independence’ and ‘Trust it Has With Viewers’ ↗ (opens Variety)Published
Variety's feed description
Anderson Cooper signed off of '60 Minutes' on Sunday with a salute to the newsmagazine's editorial independence and longevity.
Washington Examiner
Anderson Cooper hosts final 60 Minutes show in emotional farewell ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)Published
Washington Examiner's feed description
News anchor Anderson Cooper made his last appearance on 60 Minutes on Sunday night after announcing his resignation from the role in February.
Deadline
Anderson Cooper Signs Off ‘60 Minutes' With Tribute To Its Independence ↗ (opens Deadline)Published
Deadline's feed description
"I hope 60 Minutes remains 60 Minutes," said Cooper, who is leaving the show after 20 years.
New York Post
Anderson Cooper takes thinly veiled dig at Bari Weiss in ‘60 Minutes’ farewell: ‘Independence has been critical’ ↗ (opens New York Post)Published
New York Post's feed description
Anderson Cooper appeared to take a subtle shot at Bari Weiss and the future direction of "60 Minutes" during an emotional farewell Sunday night.
Rolling Stone
Anderson Cooper Celebrates 'Independence' of '60 Minutes' as He Bids CBS Show Farewell ↗ (opens Rolling Stone)Published
Rolling Stone's feed description
Anderson Cooper celebrated the independence of '60 Minutes' during his final appearance on the CBS news show.
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