Chairman and Ceo Jamie Dimon took today. Last year a london whale cost the bank 6 billion, more than the bank made last quarter. So today the board decided dimon bears ultimate responsibility. Despite the record profit, the board slashed his compensation to 11. 5 million, still something almost anyone on the entire planet would be thrilled about. Anderson cooper 360 starts now. Erin, thanks. Good evening, everyone. There is a lot to tell you about tonight. Breaking news off the top of the program. Americans being held hostage by Armed Islamic extremists in a remote part of an african country. The hostages were taken when 20 extremists attacked them in a gas field in southern algeria. The count differs to how many are bev being held. Algerian media is reporting a british subject was killed in the attack. Were going to be joined with an officer with a lot of experience to the region and a report from the state department. We begin with president obama going big and trying to move fast on