Accustomed to covering foreign wars and lethal hurricanes, Mr. Cooper said he did not like to show his feelings on camera. “There were people who have died, and no one really told their story,” Mr. Cooper said. Mr. Cooper is viewed as a more traditional on-air newsman, even if he does not shy away from conveying moral dismay in his coverage. Until recently, Mr. Cooper did not discuss his sexuality in public. “I don’t want to sound like I’m speaking for the gay community,” said Mr. Cooper, who publicly acknowledged his sexual orientation in 2012.

Source: New York Times June 15, 2016 22:31 UTC