Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 4/15/08
Tonight, we start in Eldorado with new details from inside the reclusive polygamist compound. Hundreds of children are in state custody and their mothers say they’re being persecuted for practicing an unpopular religion. We also have new pictures taken by members of the sect that show authorities entering the compound in armored personnel carriers and carrying automatic weapons.
The Pope landed at Andrews Air Force Base this afternoon where he was greeted personally by President Bush. It's the first time ever an American president has traveled out to Andrews to welcome a foreign leader and it's the first papal visit since the sex abuse scandal exploded. Find out what the Pope said about that.
We’ll have an up close look at Sen. Barack Obama and who he is and how he became that person. This is the first in a series of in depth pieces on all three candidates.
Finally, Heisman trophy winner Herschel Walker and his battle with mental illness. The NFL superstar says he doesn't even remember winning the Heisman trophy because he was too busy struggling with a mental disorder. It’s called dissociative identity disorder and Dr. Sanjay Gupta will have all the details.
And be sure to check out our new live web camera from the 360° studio. The shot features a behind the scenes look at the set. We’ll turn the camera on at 945p ET and turn it off at 11p ET. LINK TO THE BLOG CAMERA
We’ll start posting comments to this blog at 10p ET and stop at 11p ET.
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A blogger denying the Catholic Church sexual abuse of children?
I've now heard it all.
Great documentary on Obama. It�s a real story of hope, the fruit of hard work and determination. It made me realize that Hillary's campaign is riding on the coattails of a former President. All her candidacy does is send a message to young women that in order to be President you first need to be a First Lady. Obama is the real deal.
Buster...how could you?
Great show! Had so much fun on the blog, hope I responded to everyone who replied to me. So much to keep up with! Great job Erica and AC! 🙂 Night!
The guy is still amazing; he's 94!
Anderson and Erica thanks for a fantastic 360 tonight......have a great night everyone and see you all back here tomorrow night, same bat time, same bat channel 😛
Give Buster a break. He's close enough..
Night Anderson looking good guy like always and Erica...
Good show guys take care, all.
great show everybody,
goodnight!
A.C. . . . i appreciate your hard work and all that you bring to the news . . . you are an amazing journalist . . . .i enjoy your show and all of your work . . . . good night!
EJ – Ohio~
Thanks for answering my question!
I can't believe how quickly this hour goes...
Goodnight bloggers, Erica and Anderson!
And to Anderson I would like to be a huge nerd for a moment and say "G g g g g ...Gumdrop"
You are fantastic!
Thanks for the Obama expose'. Excellent. Missed you Anderson!
Megan: I noticed that too, you would think since there is a delay, the web cam would stay on longer.
Great show tonight! Nite all!
Anderson, good show and great to see you reporting tonight. Hope you will do Hillary and McCain as well.
Good night all
Congratulations Marcia on your win! I read that one today and thought well, it can't get any better!
Good Night Mr./Mrs. Moderator!
nite nite all
Anderson!
Can you "digg dipper' on Obama I like his story.
Good night Anderson, Erica, and Bloggers!
Brooke and Marica! congrats Ladies! I love beat 360!
See you tomorrow night!
Haven't we seen Buster before ? He was on last month or so, right?
Buster is cool! I wonder what his secret is... Great show tonight, Anderson and Erica, it's so good to have you back together in the studio!
Anderson – how many do believe are real? I'm sorry but it seemed like every other day people were coming out sorry don't buy it. I always, as a child, ran to the priest who came to my home when I was six to give last rights to my father, never did I feel anything wrong with it. He looked after me like a priest would. Some maybe, but not all the stories are true.
Buster rules! 100 and still drinking and running. GO BUSTER!
Anderson,
Hi–welcome back! Your profile of Barack Obama is great. Though someone gave me his first book awhile back, it seems he went from the DNC in 2004 to his candidacy for President without a lot of public–national–exposure. Your segments go beyond what is seen in the ongoing campaign–your report is fascinating.
I enjoyed the program tonight. Good night Anderson and all!