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July 2, 2009
Photo Gallery: AC360° reports from LA
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Anderson Cooper and Randi Kaye on the roof of CNN's Los Angeles bureau.

Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta prepare for AC360°.

Anderson talks to CNN's Drew Griffin on the latest developments in Michael Jackson's death investigation.

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Cindy   July 2nd, 2009 10:11 am ET

Thanks for the pics!

Can someone honestly tell me why Anderson is still in LA!? He can do what he's doing now in NYC. It's a waste of time in my opinion. The way the Jackson family is hem hawing around they won't have a viewing or burial until next week. It seems they are dragging this out as long as they can for publicity. Enough is enough..bury the poor man, God!!

I thought you all looking up Bubbles the Chimp was a bit much! A total waste of time. I'd much rather have had those minutes spent talking to Mic Ware or hearing about the lone survivor of the Comoros plane crash. Come on Anderson and 360, you are way better than this!

Cindy...Ga.

Sarah, Canterbury UK   July 2nd, 2009 10:27 am ET

To be fair, I think we were all wondering what happened to poor old Bubbles (has he been left something in the will – a banana, free board and lodging with Diana Ross?)

It is a tragically sad situation, and you have to feel sympathy with his family and celebrate what he gave to the world (great music and amazement at what plastic surgery can do and finally another subject for conspiracy theorists to mull over for decades to come).

I think AC and the team are doing a great job, they are only reporting what people want to hear at the moment.

jackie-Brea-Ca   July 2nd, 2009 10:45 am ET

Hope AC stands in LA!

I live in Southern Calif and I love this view.

DawnMD   July 2nd, 2009 10:54 am ET

Regarding the Michael Jackson Death Investigation; we as viewers are not always aware of what goes on behind the scenes.

CNN is not all about entertainment; I am sure they are designating so much time to this case because it is of high priority.

Michael Jackson was an iconic figure and ths is a major and sad event.

I applaud CNN for the balancing act and in-depth reporting they are having to do at this time.

Kayleigh   July 2nd, 2009 10:59 am ET

It's such a shame that this story is being covered so heavily, surely the most respectful thing people can do is leave the family alone?

Tammy, Houma, LA   July 2nd, 2009 11:07 am ET

At first I was frustrated at the amount of coverage on Michael Jackson's death. I do believe that if his death was by natural causes, everyone may have not spent so much time on it. However, with the suspicions of drug use, his medical care, etc., I do believe those questions need to be answered before the story is completely told. To leave Michael Jackson's story unfinished is a travesty to all that was good in him. To not hold those responsible (if others are indeed responsible for his untimely loss) is a travesty to him as well. For a man who gave so much to the world through his creative talents and humanitarianism, honest reporting about his loss is the least that can be given back to him.

Jamie   July 2nd, 2009 11:09 am ET

Stay in LA AC, I'm in LA and I think you're doing a great job on the MJ story.

Lori   July 2nd, 2009 11:19 am ET

Thank you for the pictures. I love seeing Anderson!

Jilly Witman   July 2nd, 2009 11:28 am ET

Anderson, Have a safe flight back east.
There is no lightening around at least not now. lolol.
Don't fly United either..

Minou, New York City   July 2nd, 2009 11:29 am ET

I usually get annoyed when 360 covers celebrities, but the MJ coverage is really well done and interesting. The abuse of prescription medication and over-the-counter meds is the number 1 reason for drug deaths in the US and it is good that the coverage of MJ's drug problem raises awareness in this field.

I am wondering though why AC is in LA when he does nothing that he couldn't do from NYC? But whatever...I'm just envious cuz I can't be in LA to visit my friends..

Lisa A.   July 2nd, 2009 11:35 am ET

I love seeing LA behind Anderson. I think he should be in the heart of the story. The closeness between the correspondents and Anderson on the rooftop is delightful. Keep up the good work!

Anna, HK   July 2nd, 2009 11:37 am ET

Guys, love the ties – plain, stripes & polka dots!

Annie, Beijing, China   July 2nd, 2009 11:38 am ET

Great pics! I like them! thanks for all the pics of behind the scenes, including yesterday's 5 pics.

You've been doing a fantastic job. Keep it up! I'll always support you. cause I need to know what's the truth. I love Anderson, love AC360!

GLORIA BLUEDELL   July 2nd, 2009 11:46 am ET

beautiful photos of the team, I prefer the photo AC with Dr Sanjay Gupta ,

Silvia Matarazzo - Miami, Florida   July 2nd, 2009 11:57 am ET

Dear Anderson: In ref to Michael Jackson funerals: I was glad to hear no exposure of him at "NEVERLAND". First of all, He didn't want to come back there when he left. Secondlly, He seemed to be a very private person. And last of all, wuold be very nice if his familiy show him some respect and consideration about what would be his desires. His family has been concerned only about "the will". It is a shame! He got to much pain, to much abuse! I hope he rest in peace!
Silvia.

Diane N.   July 2nd, 2009 12:12 pm ET

YaaaY more photos of AC! A great birthday present for meeeee thank you for the photos. But seriously, I know it's probably driving everyone crazy not know when or where the viewing is going to be, do you know when exactly is the funeral yet? As the days go by the more bizarre the cause or even causes of death and the people that are coming out of the woodwork become. I can't help but wonder who's going to be the next to be paid off to be quiet or whether there is a few good integral souls who will come forward and tell that god forbidding damnable truth especially come toxicology results time.

David Foster   July 2nd, 2009 12:36 pm ET

CNN has reported the MJ stuff just like tabloid press. Of course, the story has had to be covered ...but not at the expense of ignoring important news of happenings nationally and around the world. Leave MJ to TMZ

Vickey   July 2nd, 2009 12:57 pm ET

I like the pics! You are doing a great job. Keep us informed. Luv ya!

Bob Zahm   July 2nd, 2009 1:21 pm ET

Anderson Cooper appears to be standing on a table located on the roof of a LA building. Has CNN not been paying it's studio rent?. Has CNN been evicted?

Paula, Colorado   July 2nd, 2009 2:06 pm ET

The photographs are great. The natural view from the rooftop is beautiful–I've enjoyed your reporting from LA the past several days.

melinda   July 2nd, 2009 2:19 pm ET

Welcome to Sunny So Cal. Those of us in the tri county area and southern california, appreciate the news media employees who come here to cover the news, make purchases, creating jobs and helping our economny. Michael Jackson was an astute bussinessman and was savey about promoting, and marketing. How many jobs did he create in his empire? How many jobs will be lost vs. jobs created to continue his legacy? How manybeen created tocover this story? Was he fair to his employees, did they have good benefits? How many corporations was he involved in? If neverland is a magnet for children, what is disneyland? When he said he was going to die like elvis, did he mean a fake death? This is a "god send" for california economy. For such a public person we know very little about his day to day life. May he find his peace.

Don   July 2nd, 2009 2:55 pm ET

It would seem that all of the ingredients were present for MJ"s untimely demise. Where did the doctor go, who was present during the 911 call, and why wasn't he with MJ during the trip to the hospital? He obviously disapeared to somewhere for some reason during a time when he should have never left MJ's side. It just seems so questionable and negligent. I know that a doctor has a lot to loose if found responsible for causing anyones death but the question is, how will it sit with them for the rest of their lives? It would have to haunt them, if they indeed had a concious at all. After all what if it were their child. It's where we are going that should be the main focus of our every act, not where we are now because it will determine whether or not we will be accepted or left behind to the very place that I think MJ is at right now, heaven.

Marian   July 2nd, 2009 5:21 pm ET

I liked the story about Bubbles because I thought it added a nice note to an otherwise sad story. Some of us do care about what happened to that chimp. In fact that could be considered some good news. He seems to have a good home now.

lisa   July 2nd, 2009 9:57 pm ET

that was a cute story about Bubbles. lol

Sabrina In Las Vegas   July 2nd, 2009 11:42 pm ET

Keep them coming.

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