Sandusky defense closes, says cops coached accusers
Lawyer tells jury all Jerry Sandusky wanted to do "was help kids"
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Judge throws out 3 of 51 counts against Sandusky
Judge John Cleland dismissed two counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse related to the alleged sexual abuse of an accuser known as "Victim 4"
Jerry Sandusky trial set for closing arguments
Jury expected to get case without ever hearing directly from Sandusky himself, who is said to be "weathering it well"
Sandusky prosecution may rely on McQueary
Accusers' accounts central to closing arguments, but prosecution's strongest card may be only eyewitness to alleged abuse
Sandusky tells lawyer, "I want to fight this"
During closing arguments at the child sex abuse trial of Jerry Sandusky, defense attorney Joe Amendola told jurors the system "decided Mr. Sandusky was guilty." Manuel Gallegus reports on the latest details.
What could possible closing arguments be in Sandusky trial?
As closing arguments are presented in the Jerry Sandusky trial, what are both sides saying? Charlie Rose and Erica Hill asked this of CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford.
Closing arguments to be made in Sandusky trial
Closing arguments will be presented in the Jerry Sandusky trial. Armen Keteyian reports.
Sandusky trial: Three days of defense witnesses
The case of the people versus Jerry Sandusky is expected to go to the jury Thursday after just eight days of testimony
Sandusky defense rests, coach won't testify
The next step in the trial is closing arguments, set for Thursday morning.
Will Jerry Sandusky take the stand today?
CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford, a former prosecutor, told "CBS This Morning" that there has been some disagreement among Sandusky's lawyers about whether he should testify
Focus on Sandusky as abuse trial nears end
Former Penn State coach accused of abusing boys may be one of defense team's final witnesses as trial nears end
Doc: Sandusky has histrionic personality disorder
Psychologist Elliot Atkins testified that he conducted a six hour interview of Sandusky, and reviewed materials in order to come to his diagnosis
Jack Ford: Sandusky will likely testify
CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford talks to Charlie Rose and Erica Hill about the latest in the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse trial.
Sandusky's wife stands by her man
In the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse trial, Dorothy "Dottie" Sandusky testified she saw no sign of sexual abuse of young boys by her husband of 45 years. CBS News' Armen Keteyian reports.
Dottie Sandusky takes the stand in sex abuse trial
Wife of former Penn State coach accused of 51 counts of child sex abuse takes stand in his defense
Jerry Sandusky's wife takes the stand, defends husband
Dorothy "Dottie" Sandusky testified she never saw a single sign of sexual abuse of young boys by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Sandusky. Armen Keteyian reports.
Jerry Sandusky's wife takes the stand
Jerry Sandusky's wife, Dottie, arrived at court for the first time since her husband's sex abuse trial began. Manuel Gallegus reports from Bellefonte, Pa.
Sandusky team may allege police coached witnesses
Defense expected to call at least a dozen witnesses, some of whom may attack credibility of ex-coach's accusers
At least a dozen to testify on Sandusky's behalf, sources say
CBS News' Armen Keteyian reports on the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse trial, where the defense is entering its second day.
Former coach: Sandusky had "exemplary" reputation
Booker T. Brooks, a former assistant coach for the PSU football team, told the court that Sandusky had an "exemplary, top-notch" reputation
Sandusky trial likely to go to jury this week: judge
A former asst. coach for Penn State testified Monday Sandusky had an "exemplary, top-notch" reputation
Sandusky defense expected to begin Monday
The prosecution rested its case after calling the mother of one alleged victim to the stand - she was the last of 21 witnesses
Eyes on Sandusky as abuse trial turns to defense
Prosecution against former Penn State assistant coach likely to rest case, putting spotlight on coach's expected testimony
Sandusky defense to turn to psychologist witness
Defense likely to claim Jerry Sandusky had condition that makes people act in a way that draws attention to themselves
Sandusky defense to claim "personality disorder"
Jerry Sandusky's defense team plans to point to a personality disorder to explain his behavior. Armen Keteyian speaks to Charlie Rose and Erica Hill about the latest in the child sex abuse trial of the former Penn State assistant football coach.
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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.
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.
Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Suspect barricaded with hostages in Southern California bank, officials say
Bakersfield police said the suspect had agreed to release two of the hostages.
Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work
Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
What travelers should know about Europe's new Entry/Exit System
Travel experts say to be prepared for potential disruptions as countries implement the new Entry/Exit System now in place across the EU and other countries.
Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine through the 2,000-foot-long tunnel complete with reinforced walls, ventilation and a rail system.
Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations
A musical concert series has become a point of political contention, with performers dropping out of the series.
Fugitive who stole identity of college grad 40 years ago pleads guilty to fraud
A fugitive who lived for more than 40 years under the stolen identity of a University of Arkansas graduate has pleaded guilty to fraud, among other charges.
Police in Iowa say they think man shot and killed 6 relatives, then himself
Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police.
South Carolina store owner acquitted of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen
Chikei Rick Chow, 61, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia. He maintained he acted to defend his son.
Vanilla Ice says he'd perform for anybody, including Putin and Iran
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
North Carolina officer fired over video of violent arrest turns himself in
Former Shelby County police officer Karson Hyder has been charged with one count of assault inflicting serious injury after video appeared to show him repeatedly punching a woman.
Bus driver in Virginia crash that killed 5 facing more charges
Jing Sheng Dong, a 48-year-old tour bus driver from Staten Island, New York, faces three additional felony counts in connection with the deaths.
About 1 in 4 professionals is stuck in a mid-career stall, study finds
Workers who go at least five years without a promotion or meaningful raise can miss out on thousands of dollars in earnings, researchers found.
Florida sues OpenAI over alleged harms caused by ChatGPT
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
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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
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Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
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Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
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Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
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The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work
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Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff as Toby Doeden advances
Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival
MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.
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.
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Hinson: Prolonged Iran war could be "political liability"
Iowa GOP Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson acknowledged the U.S.-Iran conflict could become a "political liability" if it stretches beyond the next few weeks, according to audio obtained by CBS News.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
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Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
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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Cruise ship passenger found dead on Caribbean island after vanishing during hike
Police on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis say they found the body of a Chinese cruise ship passenger who went missing last week.
Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras
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Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes
After Trump insisted talks with Iran were "going on continuously," Iran fired a deadly missile and drone salvo at Kuwait, claiming retaliation for new U.S. strikes.
Lynette Hooker's Bahamas disappearance being investigated as possible murder
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
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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.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
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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.
YouTubers have big box office weekend
Two indie horror films made by YouTubers, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," beat out Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie in the box office this weekend. Steven Zeitchik, senior editor for the Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
P!nk talks hosting Tony Awards
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Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Early details on Anthropic's IPO filing
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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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
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New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras
The killings took place in the restive Bajo Aguan region of Honduras where rival gangs have fought over control of palm farms and drug trafficking routes.
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Hostage situation, bomb threat at bank
Police say a man with a bomb allegedly strapped to his chest took at least one hostage in a California Chase Bank on Tuesday. Carter Evans reports.
Hostage situation reported at California bank
Police say a suspect has taken at least one hostage at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Charges filed in connection with drug tunnel
Federal authorities have arrested and charged four people with drug trafficking after a monthslong investigation uncovered what federal officials called a massive, 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel connecting Mexico to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
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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.
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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.
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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
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Iowa's Randy Feenstra concedes to Zach Lahn
Trump-backed Republican candidate for Iowa governor Randy Feenstra conceded the primary race to Zach Lahn, who CBS News projects will face Democratic candidate Rob Sand for one of this year's most competitive gubernatorial races. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Eye Opener: Results in primaries across U.S.
CBS News projects primary races across the U.S., including some closely watched contests in California. Plus, a man barricades himself inside a Southern California bank with a possible bomb strapped to his chest. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
The Lindbergh Conspiracies | Post Mortem
"The Lindbergh Conspiracies" host Joe Nocera joins CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod for a discussion about one of the most infamous true crime cases of the 20th century. The 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's infant son captivated the world and became one of the first media frenzies of the modern era. But did convicted kidnapper Bruno Hauptmann act alone or was there more to the story? Learn why this case has been the subject of countless conspiracy theories.
Blanche says he won't put fund end in writing
Rep. Grace Meng pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund during a House hearing Tuesday. Blanche said the department wasn't moving forward with the fund, but he declined to put that commitment in writing.
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