5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
April 1, 2014, 6:12 AM
Gloria Vanderbilt, left, and Anderson Cooper, right, are pictured on Nov. 4, 2010 in New York City.
Gloria Vanderbilt, left, and Anderson Cooper, right, are pictured on Nov. 4, 2010 in New York City.
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April 1, 2014— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Anderson Cooper Won't Receive an Inheritance From Mom Gloria Vanderbilt
Anderson Cooper may come from a family with money, but he's not getting his mother's money one day. Though his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, inherited a fortune before making her own millions, Anderson will not be getting an inheritance.

2. The Real Final Words From Flight 370 Cockpit Revealed
As the search for a missing Malaysia Airlines plane stretches into a fourth week, authorities clarified the final recorded words spoken by the plane’s pilots.

3. 'How I Met Your Mother' Comes to a Close
In its 208th and final episode on Monday, the CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother" finally revealed the mystery contained in its title and then ended with a twist designed to reward longtime fans.

4. ‘Dancing With the Stars’: Billy Dee Williams Withdraws in Week 3
Citing a chronic back problem and medical advice, actor Billy Dee Williams withdrew from season 18 of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” tonight.

5. Best April Fools' Day Jokes by Businesses
Take a look at these April Fools' marketing campaigns that some people wish were real and some may be duped into believing.