""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.""
"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 he's leaving the CBS broadcast to spend more time with his family. His decision comes at a time of turmoil at "60 Minutes." Cooper appeared on the show Sunday night, introducing a brief piece on filmmaker Ken Burns. It's not likely to be his last time on the show; he's expected to finish the current broadcast season, which ends in May."
Anderson Cooper is departing his correspondent role at CBS' 60 Minutes to spend more time with his young children while maintaining his CNN responsibilities. He has contributed to 60 Minutes since the 2006-2007 season through a unique job-sharing arrangement with CNN and is expected to complete the current broadcast season in May. Cooper described the role as one of the great honors of his career and praised colleagues. CBS expressed gratitude for his two decades of work and said the program would welcome his return. The exit coincides with unease and questions about leadership at the newsmagazine.
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