Ex-Penn State president wins reprieve hours before reporting to jail
Federal judge throws out former Penn State President Graham Spanier's misdemeanor child-endangerment conviction
The Penn State Scandal
Jerry Sandusky's son pleads guilty to child sex abuse
Jeffrey Sandusky pleaded guilty to all 14 counts, including solicitation of statutory sexual assault and solicitation of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse
Penn State officials plead guilty in sex-abuse cover-up
Tim Curley and Gary Schultz face up to five years in prison for the their roles in the scandal that brought down Joe Paterno
Penn State sex abuse scandal price tag tops $200M
The university has settled with 33 people over allegations they were sexually abused by Sandusky, and has made total payments to them of $93 million
Joe Paterno and Penn State legacies hit again in court
An expert on sex abuse settlements testified that Paterno may have known of abuse since 1976, and the school likely paid to quiet the scandal
Documents to be released in Sandusky sex abuse case
Sealed documents could reveal details about claim boy told Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in 1976 that Jerry Sandusky molested him
Penn State settlements with Sandusky accusers covered 1971 abuse claim
Disclosure comes after allegations former football coach Joe Paterno was told in 1976 that Jerry Sandusky sexually abused a child
Joe Paterno's son calls 1976 allegation "bunk"
Says there is no substance to report that Penn State coach had been told of molestation by Jerry Sandusky 40 years ago
Report: Child told Joe Paterno of Sandusky molestation in 1976
There is a new development in Penn State University sex abuse case
Docs: Paterno allegedly told of Sandusky molestation in 1976
Judge says insurers in litigation with Penn State claim a boy told coach Joe Paterno in 1976 that he had been molested by Jerry Sandusky
Charity founded by Jerry Sandusky to close
"Second Mile" directors say fundraising has dropped to nothing; most assets have been distributed in wake of Sandusky's arrest and conviction
Artist who removed Joe Paterno's halo makes new change
Muralist took away former Penn State football coach's halo shortly after Jerry Sandusky was convicted of child molestation
Imprisoned Sandusky to get pension (and back payments)
Penn State coach convicted of child sex abuse gets big payout from Pa. state pension system
Sandusky accuser wants new charges filed
An appeal was filed to force state prosecutors to file charges against the former coach on sexual abuse allegations
Penn State, Joe Paterno to get wins restored under proposed deal
NCAA announces new settlement that restores 112 football team wins that were vacated in the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal
Jerry Sandusky won't get his $4,900-a-month pension back
Former Penn State assistant football coach, who is serving a decades-long prison sentence for child molestation, loses legal battle
NCAA loses bid to avoid trial over Penn State's Sandusky sanctions
At issue, whether the penalties the NCAA imposed on Penn State for its handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation case were legal
NCAA, Penn State fail to get lawsuit over fine tossed
A judge would not dismiss a lawsuit filed over the fine against the university for its handling of the Jerry Sandusky abuse scandal
Penn State names FSU's Eric Barron its new president
Former Penn State dean to lead Pennsylvania's largest university as it continues grappling with fallout from Jerry Sandusky scandal
Joe Paterno's family begins reputation repair work
Paterno family issues scathing critique of the Freeh report on Jerry Sandusky, calling it a "rush to injustice"
In letter, Sue Paterno defends late husband
Wife of former Penn State coach is fighting back against accusations against Joe Paterno that followed Jerry Sandusky scandal
NCAA wants Pa. gov's Penn State lawsuit dismissed
Governor filed suit against NCAA over school's $60M fine and other penalties resulting from the Sandusky child molestation scandal
Penn State says Sandusky settlements appear close
Negotiator for civil claims involving ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky said the school has been in talks with 28 people
Jerry Sandusky back in court over "deluge" of evidence
Ex-Penn State assistant coach has hearing Thursday over whether his lawyers had enough time to prepare for his child sex abuse trial
Gov. files suit to toss Penn State sanctions
Gov. Tom Corbett argues "harsh penalties" stemming from Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse scandal violate antitrust law
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Puerto Ricans putting pressure on governor to resign
Protesters on the island of 3.2 million held what may be their largest demonstration Monday, demanding that Gov. Ricardo Rosselló step down amid government corruption
Chris Kraft, legendary NASA flight director, has died at age 95
Kraft virtually invented the mission control concept behind NASA's greatest space triumphs
R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
11-year-old boy among 7 shot dead in 4 days in D.C.
Officials urge community members to come forward with information about illegal guns to help combat increase in violence
Tom Brady faces backlash for cliff diving with daughter
Even The Rock weighed in on the controversy
Justice Dept tells Mueller to limit scope of testimony
Former special counsel Robert Mueller's highly anticipated testimony kicks off Wednesday morning
Submarine found 51 years after mysterious disappearance
The Minerve was lost off France's southern coast with 52 sailors on board in 1968
Florida House candidate lied about treating Pulse shooting victims
She claimed that she was a medical doctor who removed bullets from 32 Pulse victims. Now, she tells a state investigator, "I lied"
Mom of girl who died on cruise ship breaks her silence: "Unfathomable"
Kimberley Wiegand says that her family will sue Royal Caribbean Cruises for "not having a safer situation on the 11th floor of that cruise ship"
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R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
Tulsi Gabbard reiterates call for Puerto Rico governor to step down
"You're going to continue to see these protests until the governor resigns," Gabbard said
Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
The Oscar-winning actress will bring the hammer in the upcoming movie "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
GOP governors urge Sarah Sanders to run in Arkansas
Sanders received a "lot of support and encouragement" to run for the position from at least four current Republican governors at a dinner
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Tulsi Gabbard reiterates call for Puerto Rico governor to step down
"You're going to continue to see these protests until the governor resigns," Gabbard said
Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
GOP governors urge Sarah Sanders to run in Arkansas
Sanders received a "lot of support and encouragement" to run for the position from at least four current Republican governors at a dinner
Puerto Ricans putting pressure on governor to resign
Protesters on the island of 3.2 million held what may be their largest demonstration Monday, demanding that Gov. Ricardo Rosselló step down amid government corruption
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The Democrats qualifying for the 3rd debate
Some candidates are already meeting the requirements to take part in the third set of debates in September
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Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
The Oscar-winning actress will bring the hammer in the upcoming movie "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Tom Brady faces backlash for cliff diving with daughter
Even The Rock weighed in on the controversy
Iran says it arrested 17 alleged CIA spies, sentenced some to death
Tehran claims the Iranian nationals recruited by the CIA were working at sensitive nuclear and military sites; Trump calls the report "totally false"
Nearly 1,000 U.S. troops still deployed in Syria
CBS News is traveling with Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East
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R. Kelly's crisis manager announces he's stepping down
"I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons," Darrell Johnson told CBS News hours after his appearance Monday on "CBS This Morning"
Natalie Portman to portray female Thor in upcoming film
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Tom Brady faces backlash for cliff diving with daughter
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Trailer for Mr. Rogers movie released
The official trailer for the film has been released; it not only follows Mr. Rogers, but a man whose life he changed
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New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
India launches spacecraft to far side of moon
It's designed to land on the lunar surface and send a rover around to explore water deposits
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars
"That's the policy that the President's put into motion since reestablishing the national space council," Pence said
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"Corn sweat" makes heat wave even more dangerous
Late last week, Wisconsin was even more humid than Miami — and experts say corn sweat is to blame
New species of glow-in-the-dark shark identified
The small shark was first captured nearly a decade ago, but researchers recently determined it is a brand new species
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the next giant leap for mankind
The aerospace entrepreneur says we are only a few years away from employing reusable rockets to bring people to the moon and Mars, making humans a "multi-planet species"
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Tainted alcohol suspected of killing at least 19 in Costa Rica
The government has confiscated about 30,000 bottles of alcohol suspected to be poisoned with methanol
Study finds colon cancer rates rising for patients under 50
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.
Arkansas could go down to one abortion clinic
If the laws aren't blocked, women in Arkansas won't be able to access abortions after 10 weeks into pregnancy beginning this week
Administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction
HHS had formally notified taxpayer-funded family planning clinics last week that it would begin immediately enforcing a rule saying the clinics can't refer women for abortions
How to combat heat-related sickness
Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Weekend News" to discuss how to stay ahead of the symptoms that contributed to the deaths of at least six people
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Elizabeth Warren warns Trump may trigger economic meltdown
In a blog post published Monday, the Democratic presidential candidate warns that the economy is on shakier footing than it seems
Coming to grocery stores next month: Starbucks creamers
Hoping to get into your fridge, the coffee chain is introducing its first line of non-dairy creamers
FDA approves first generic copies of nerve pain drug Lyrica
The pricey pill is pharmaceutical giant Pfizer's no. 2 seller, with sales last year totaling $4.6 billion
More cruise ships bypass San Juan, hurting local businesses
Cruise ship diversions from San Juan are hurting local employers, though some owners still want Rosselló to go
Home prices around the U.S. surged to new high this year
House-hunters, already facing a dearth of affordable properties, also must contend with a jump in real estate prices
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Boy, 11, killed in spate of D.C. violence
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham on Monday called for residents to report illegal guns after a four-day spate of violence left seven dead in the nation's capital. Among the slain was 11-year-old Karon Brown, who was in the back seat of a car when a gunman opened fire on the vehicle Thursday.
11-year-old boy among 7 shot dead in 4 days in D.C.
Officials urge community members to come forward with information about illegal guns to help combat increase in violence
Couple was murdered near Canada's notorious "highway of tears"
Canada's "highway of tears" is a remote stretch of road where at least 18 women in the last 40 years have disappeared or been found murdered
Jeff Flake on First Step Act, Trump's tweets
More than 3,000 federal inmates were released Friday as part of the First Step Act. Former Arizona Republican senator and CBS News contributor Jeff Flake co-sponsored the bill, and he joins CBSN to talk about the legislation. He also shares his reaction to the president's recent remarks against four congresswomen of color.
R. Kelly crisis manager: I wouldn't leave my daughter with accused pedophile
Darrell Johnson says the R&B singer facing new sex crime charges is "a mess right now. He's scared, he's isolated"
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Chris Kraft, legendary NASA flight director, has died at age 95
Kraft virtually invented the mission control concept behind NASA's greatest space triumphs
New satellite factory to focus on space-based internet
"OneWeb is doing for the satellite industry what Henry Ford did for cars," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai
Pence says moon, not Mars, remains near-term goal for NASA
In an interview on "The Takeout," Vice President Mike Pence reassured the space community with the administration's strong support for a "moon-first" policy
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On July 23, 2015, detectives with the Montgomery County Texas Constable's Office arrive at the Houston gym owned by Ramon Sosa and his wife, Lulu, to arrest Lulu on suspicion of plotting her husband's death.
Cell phone video shows aftermath of DJ Henry shooting
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A wealthy Hollywood producer is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Was he following the plot of his frightening novel? Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates Saturday, July 13 at 10/9c on CBS.
A mother's desperate 911 call
When Olga Kasian did not hear from her daughter Iana after several days, she began repeatedly calling 911. Concerned about Iana's well-being and her recent C-section, Kasian desperately asks police -- through the help of an Russian interpreter -- to enter the home her daughter shared with boyfriend Blake Leibel.
#BlazeItForward: Murder victim remembered for his generosity and spirit
Close friends of the slain college sophomore share stories about the chef, writer and aspiring doctor who left their lives too soon.