McQueary on sex abuse: "I made sure it stopped"
In email to former teammates, Penn State coach says he "didn't just turn and run" after seeing alleged child sex abuse
The Penn State Scandal
Sandusky claims innocence, but admits to showers
Former Penn State coach charged with sexually abusing young boys admits contact with boy in campus shower, but says it was just horseplay
Jerry Sandusky: I just "horsed around" with boys
Sandusky has been charged with molesting eight young boys between 1994 and 2009
Sandusky on sex abuse charges: "I am innocent"
Former Penn State football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is denying accusations that he sexually abused underage boys. Investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports on the latest details of the scandal.
Paterno's name removed from Big Ten trophy
Keeping former Penn St. coach's name on trophy would be "inappropriate" in wake of abuse scandal, league commissioner says
Mandatory abuse reporting law needed nationwide?
Del. AG, who helped prosecute pediatrician who abused patients, says law would shine light on cases like Penn State's
Sandusky was "creepy," says ex-foundation kid
Troy Craig, now 33, was 10 when in Sandusky's foundation; Says Sandusky would put his hand on Craig's knee, sometimes squeeze
Penn State president explains McQueary status
Says man who allegedly witnessed sexual abuse in locker room is in "different situation" than fired legend Joe Paterno
Sandusky bail judge has ties to Second Mile
Leslie Dutchcot has been volunteer and donor to charity; Second Mile chairman also hosted campaign fundraiser for her
Alleged Sandusky victims prepare civil suits
Lawsuits targeting Penn State and possibly The Second Mile are in the works
Schieffer on the fall of icons
Bob Schieffer comments on the scandal that forced famed Penn State football coach Joe Paterno out and is reminded on how the fall of icons make for some of the most hard hitting stories.
Scandal pushes Paterno to retirement
Legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno announced his plans to retire at the end of this season amid the child sex abuse scandal involving former defensive coach Jerry Sandusky. Armen Keteyian reports on the investigation and Paterno's six decades as head coach.
Penn State: New prez. speaks out
Jeff Glor talks to the newly-named president of Penn State University, Rodney Erickson, about the child sex abuse scandal that has rocked the school.
Pa. gov.: More Penn State victims may speak out
Chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian speaks to Jeff Glor about the latest of the investigation into the Penn State sex abuse scandal and whether more victims are expected to come forward.
Penn State sex scandal legal implications
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, speaks to Rebecca Jarvis about the legal implications of the Penn State sex abuse scandal and the necessity for a mandatory reporting law in every state.
Gov.: Penn St. witness failed "moral obligation"
Says effective changes should be made in law covering the reporting of sexual assaults
Penn State falls to Nebraska on an emotional day
First game without Coach Paterno is combination pep rally, cleansing ritual and tribute for community rocked by child sex-abuse scandal
Penn State victims would have to testify: Expert
Says it's "very common" in such cases, though there's always chance Jerry Sandusky will be offered (and accept) plea bargain
Penn State students hold candlelight vigil
Thousands gather to remember victims of child abuse scandal roiling university
Focus on Sandusky, not Paterno: alleged victim
Ben Andreozzi, lawyer for one of the alleged victims of sexual abuse, says client wants focus on Jerry Sandusky, not Joe Paterno
Penn State scandal: "More victims to come"
Attorney who represented victims in Roman Catholic abuse cases says victims' stories will empower others to come forward
Penn St. trustees seek way forward amid scandal
Board meets publicly for first time since firing Paterno; Committee probing abuse still not finalized
Sandusky "Victim 1" called hero for speaking out
Psychologist believes grand jury investigation into ex-Penn State coach may never have happened without young man's complaint
McQueary won't coach Saturday due to threats
Sandusky has been charged with molesting eight young boys between 1994 and 2009
Mike McQueary: Sex-abuse witness under scrutiny
Penn State assistant coach said he witnessed sex abuse in 2002 yet has not lost his job
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Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
House Republicans seek DOJ probe of allegations raised by Epstein's assistant
Republican lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations raised by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant that she was abused by two men.
Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.
Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
Accused Oregon serial killer charged with murder of 5th woman
Jesse Calhoun's defense attorney entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf in a Portland courtroom.
Watch Live: Senate holds "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding ahead of final passage
The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
U.S. destroys alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2 more people
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
Ohio State reaches $100 million settlement over school doctor accused of sex abuse
The school has fought lawsuits in federal court since 2018 brought by former student athletes against the university over its failure to stop abuse by Dr. Richard Strauss.
Flesh-eating New World screwworm found in Texas calf, USDA says
The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Victim of "horrifying" Chelsea murder identified after 26 years
"Chelsea Jane Doe," who was found brutally murdered in Massachusetts in 2000, has been identified as Tiffany Bradley of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
Bill Pulte, President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, is being met with some skepticism on Capitol Hill.
Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
Grenell says he was "rattled" by sentencing of man convicted of threatening him
Ric Grenell, the former president of the Kennedy Center, gave a victim impact statement in court about the threats.
Air traffic controller calls pilot "insane" after close call at Florida airport
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Outback Steakhouse sued for $1.5M over alleged mashed potato slip-and-fall
A Virginia woman alleges she suffered serious injuries after slipping on what appeared to be mashed potatoes at an Outback Steakhouse.
Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Senate advances reconciliation bill, dropping ballroom funds
Senate Republicans moved forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
CBS News fires longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
House Republicans seek DOJ probe of allegations raised by Epstein's assistant
Republican lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations raised by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant that she was abused by two men.
Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.
Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
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Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal
The money is expected to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
SpaceX plans record stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month in what could be the largest stock market debut ever, and it would put Elon Musk on course to becoming the first trillionaire.
American Airlines suspends 6 routes because of high jet fuel costs
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
Ford recalls nearly 420,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
These are the best airlines in 2026, according to The Points Guy
The Points Guy's annual ranking gives extra weight to affordability this year as higher fuel costs and airline fees squeeze travelers.
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John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say
A federal grand jury indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, on 18 counts last year.
House Republicans seek DOJ probe of allegations raised by Epstein's assistant
Republican lawmakers asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations raised by Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant that she was abused by two men.
Trump plans to attend NBA Finals in New York City, sources say
Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to Mr. Trump's political campaigns.
Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal
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Watch Live: Senate holds "vote-a-rama" on ICE funding ahead of final passage
The Senate will soon hold what's expected to be a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Possible flesh-eating screwworm case in Texas, USDA says
A possible case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm is being investigated in Texas, the USDA reported Wednesday.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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Guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found alive: "Miracle"
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing.
Endangered Tasmanian devil named Mary escapes wildlife park
Wildlife experts backed by a sniffer dog and a thermal-imaging drone operator are searching for the "extremely shy" marsupial, officials said.
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Iran says "no tangible progress" in talks; Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon truce
Iran says there's been no progress in talks with the U.S. after tit-for-tat strikes, as Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire if Hezbollah cuts off attacks
The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.
North Korea announces opening of a new nuclear facility
State media photos showed what appeared to be a large centrifuge hall, indicating the plant is likely used to enrich weapons-grade uranium.
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Stars talk chemistry in "Office Romance"
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, stars of "Office Romance," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the new romantic comedy, why Lopez calls herself a "hopeful romantic" and how Goldstein says he wrote the movie with his co-star in mind.
Kane Parsons talks "Backrooms" success
At just 20 years old, director Kane Parsons is making movie history. His film "Backrooms" landed the biggest opening ever for an original horror film and made Parsons the youngest director ever to top the box office. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film's success, where he drew inspiration from and why he doesn't want to embrace AI.
Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields on Tony nomination
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
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ChatGPT user describes AI-fueled delusions
CBS News spoke with five people who say they were led to believe they had developed an emotional connection to an AI chatbot. They are now involved in a digital support group for people who say they experienced AI-fueled delusions or spirals. ChatGPT user Micky Small joins "The Daily Report" to share her experience.
OpenAI CEO meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday to oppose proposals that would require developers to obtain government approval before releasing new artificial intelligence models. Jordan Rae Kelly, former director for cyber incident response on the National Security Council, joins with analysis.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Microsoft VP explains its AI assistant Scout
Microsoft announced a slew of new AI products during its annual Microsoft Build developers conference in San Francisco. Scott Hanselman, a Microsoft vice president, speaks with CBS News about the product.
Meta unveils new AI business agent
Businesses can now expand their AI customer service with Meta's help. Senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to talk about that and some of the other big tech stories of the day.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Alleged $30M fraud ring involving children's health services busted, officials say
Federal authorities have busted what they say is a $30 million fraud conspiracy involving billing for children's behavioral health services that were never provided, officials announced.
Trump's expected nomination for Todd Blanche
President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department as attorney general. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Accused Oregon serial killer charged with murder of 5th woman
Jesse Calhoun's defense attorney entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf in a Portland courtroom.
Man arrested for alleged Iran scheme
Jamshid Ghomi, 63, of Newport Coast, California, is being accused of allegedly selling U.S. equipment to Iran's nuclear and military establishment, the Justice Department said. The scheme apparently lasted for a decade. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
New details in search for Lynette Hooker
A search for Lynette Hooker is set to expand in the Bahamas as questions linger about how she disappeared during a sailing trip with her husband, Brian Hooker. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
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NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
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Obama Presidential Center set to open
The Obama Presidential Center is preparing to welcome visitors from around the world in Chicago, Illinois. CBS News' Lana Zak got a look at the monumental project.
Key details on renewed Israel-Lebanon truce
Israel and Lebanon have reached a renewed ceasefire after a continued offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump's expected nomination for Todd Blanche
President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department as attorney general. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Stars talk chemistry in "Office Romance"
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, stars of "Office Romance," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the new romantic comedy, why Lopez calls herself a "hopeful romantic" and how Goldstein says he wrote the movie with his co-star in mind.
Kane Parsons talks "Backrooms" success
At just 20 years old, director Kane Parsons is making movie history. His film "Backrooms" landed the biggest opening ever for an original horror film and made Parsons the youngest director ever to top the box office. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the film's success, where he drew inspiration from and why he doesn't want to embrace AI.