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Ex-coach is accused of sexually assaulting eight boys
Legendary Penn State coach "saddened" by allegations that retired coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight boys
Officials say indicted Penn State administrators did not act in spite of "disturbing pattern" of abuse by former coach
Gary Schultz and Tim Curley were in court on charges that they failed to report suspected child-sexual abuse by a former coach
Legendary coach to meet media as critics question whether he did enough to stop assistant's alleged sexual abuse of children
Front-page Patriot-News editorial urges PSU president to quit amid sex scandal; Pittsburgh newspaper says Paterno should too
Ex-Penn State football coach accused of child sex abuse apparently had access to team's weight room as recently as last week
School cancels news conference where coach likely faced grilling over how much he knew of former assistant's alleged abuse of children
Penn State officials have canceled a news conference where Coach Joe Paterno was expected to answer questions about the ongoing sex-abuse scandal involving former defensive coach Jerry Sandusky
A potential victim, now an adult, contacted authorities after seeing media accounts of Jerry Sandusky's arrest, says police
Penn State discussing how to handle legendary football coach's exit amid sex-abuse scandal, NY Times reports
"Touched: The Jerry Sandusky Story" published 11 years before child abuse charges against ex-PSU football coach
An anonymous official tells the AP that Coach Joe Paterno is losing support from Penn State's board of trustees
State police say a man now in his 20's has come forward in wake of emerging sex abuse case against Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State defensive coordinator
Embattled football coach Joe Paterno keeps on coaching; Penn State officials debate next steps in Sandusky child sex scandal
Legendary coach Joe Paterno sees support eroding around him as university officials announce investigation
Former All-American wide receiver O.J. McDuffie says coach's wins mean nothing now in light of ex-coach's sex abuse scandal
"I wish I were dead," Penn State assistant coach told boy's mother in conversation overheard by police
Officials say the board will appoint a special committee to examine the "circumstances" that led to the sex-abuse, possible coverup
A source tells the AP that Penn State coach Joe Paterno will announce his end-of-season retirement Wednesday
Sandusky has been charged with molesting eight young boys between 1994 and 2009
Sunday: Penn State's former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky is charged with sexual abuse of underage boys; Also, Mississippi gets closer to banning abortion with no exceptions; Plus, a program that helps female veterans battle addiction.
Penn State administrators are facing charges for withholding information in a sex abuse scandal involving former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. Michelle Miller reports questions are now being raised about the conduct of head coach Joe Paterno.
Two officials at Penn State University face charges of covering up the alleged sexual abuse by former coach Jerry Sandusky. Michelle Miller reports. Also, Pennsylvania Police Commissioner Frank Noonan speaks to Jeff Glor about the investigation.
Sara Ganim, Reporter for The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, discusses the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State.
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. service members.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
A severe weather threat is in effect from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Two suspects, a father and his adult son who were allegedly armed with guns and knives, have been arrested, authorities said.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, relatives say.
Darline Graham indicated in a White House meeting Thursday that she's weighing a bid, CBS News confirmed. A day later, President Trump wrote on Truth Social: "RUN, DARLINE, RUN! "
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The appeals court in Washington, D.C., divided 2-1 in ruling in favor of the Trump administration in the legal battle over the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists.
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. service members.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
A severe weather threat is in effect from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Boston police are investigating the discovery Saturday of a dead body that was found at a property that is owned by the husband of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 noncitizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds.
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out of pocket for healthcare before they were able to access Medicaid funds. They are among many Americans facing the same challenges. Jericka Duncan has the story.
A cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands of people nationwide, is believed to have been traced to contaminated lettuce from Mexico supplied by produce giant Taylor Farms. Ian Lee has the latest.
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Lettuce from supplier Taylor Farms was linked to a parasitic disease in an FDA investigation. The FDA advised consumers should avoid shredded iceberg lettuce distributed to Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Taco Bell said it removed the lettuce, and Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled their impacted product.
British runner Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds on Saturday, breaking a record that has stood since 1999.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Kyiv's forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024.
For the first time in what seems like forever, there has been a rush to see a new blockbuster on a really big screen, as Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey" arrived in theaters this weekend. Noel Brennan has more.
Smoky air in parts of the U.S. as President Trump renews election interference claims. Plus, an interview with Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon.
Grammy-nominated trio Midland hail from the Texas country scene. Their new album "Stages" has been praised as one of the best traditional country albums of the year. Here's Midland with "Shooting Memories With Tequila."
Grammy-nominated trio Midland hail from the Texas country scene. Their new album "Stages" has been praised as one of the best traditional country albums of the year. Here's Midland with "Drinkin' Problem."
Grammy-nominated trio Midland hail from the Texas country scene. Their new album "Stages" has been praised as one of the best traditional country albums of the year. Here's Midland with "Vaquero."
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New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
The ICE officer who shot and killed a Maine man has a history of violent behavior, the Associated Press reports, citing interviews with family and court records. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
At least two U.S. soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a military base in Jordan; Smoke from Canadian wildfires engulfs Northeast.
For the first time in what seems like forever, there has been a rush to see a new blockbuster on a really big screen, as Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey" arrived in theaters this weekend. Noel Brennan has more.
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada and Minnesota is creating air quality issues in the Northeast. There are also severe weather threats to the Midwest, as well as the risk of flash flooding in some areas. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
The World Cup kicked off with 48 teams. Now only two remain, soccer powerhouses Spain and Argentina, who will face off Sunday in the much-anticipated final. Nicole Valdes reports from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where the game will be played.
British runner Josh Kerr on Saturday ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds, breaking a record that had stood since 1999.