Texas Police Open Inquiry Into Ex-Penn State Coach Amid Sex Abuse Allegations
Penn State's trip to the Alamo Bowl in 1999 has attracted the interest of Texas authorities amid allegations of child sex abuse involving a former assistant coach.
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Penn State's trip to the Alamo Bowl in 1999 has attracted the interest of Texas authorities amid allegations of child sex abuse involving a former assistant coach.
"One of the questions asked toward the end of the press conference was, 'Do you know that there's people rioting downtown right now?' "
Dr. Michael Sachs, chairman of the department of kinesiology at Temple University and a sports psychologist, says the fervent loyalty in this case can be explained by location.
Penn State was reintroduced on Friday to Rodney Erickson in his new role as the university's interim president.
Late Thursday night, Penn State athletics announced assistant coach Mike McQueary will not be in attendance for Saturday's game against Nebraska because of concerns for his safety following multiple threats.
Penn State says assistant coach Mike McQueary won't coach the Nittany Lions on Saturday because "multiple threats" have been made against him.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett is asking students at Penn State to refrain from the violence that wracked their college town following the firing of football coach Joe Paterno.
The word spread quickly, and to some Penn State football players it came as a shock, while to others it wasn't that much of a jolt at all.
New Penn State coach Tom Bradley says he is replacing Joe Paterno with "very mixed emotions."
Could the rioting at Penn State on Wednesday night have been prevented?
In the end, the pressure proved to be insurmountable—even for a legend. In the end, Joe Paterno, for decades a paragon of ethics and source of respect in the college football world, was brought down in the aftermath of the alleged sexual-abuse charges pending against former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky.
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno: fired. School president Graham Spanier: fired. Students swarmed the streets to protest after the beloved coach was canned.
Chris reviews the latest following Joe Paterno's removal at the hands of the Penn State Board of Trustees. He talks to John Hayward about last night's Republican Primary Debate and Jack Abramoff about his new book Capital Punishment.
Hundreds of Penn State students have taken to the streets to chant their support for ousted football coach Joe Paterno.
Former Penn State lineman and Arizona Cardinals starting left tackle Levi Brown says that the legacy of Joe Paterno seems ruined by the circumstances surrounding the coach's departure.
Penn State President Graham Spanier, one of the nation's longest-serving college presidents, was ousted Wednesday in the wake of a child sex abuse scandal involving the school's football program that authorities suggested wasn't taken seriously by university officials.
Penn State needs a coach. Urban Meyer is available. Let the speculation begin.
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that it will launch an investigation into whether Penn State University failed to comply with the Clery Act.
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season, days after the school was rocked by allegations of sexual abuse against a former assistant.
Gov. Tom Corbett said Wednesday that Penn State's trustees must act firmly and swiftly in response to an unfolding child sex abuse scandal and expressed disappointment over the response of university officials.
It was like a living funeral of a beloved grandfatherly figure when Joe Paterno told his team Wednesday morning that he would retire after this season. There had been speculation for some time this week about Paterno's future, but the 84-year-old coaching legend ended that talk by making his announcement to the team.
A chronological look at the case against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, based on a grand jury report in Pennsylvania state court. Some key dates in Penn State football history are included. Sandusky has been charged with 40 criminal counts, accusing him of serial sex abuse of minors.
Online petitions surfaced almost immediately after news broke of the sex abuse scandal at Penn State, calling for the resignation of PSU President Graham Spanier's. Today, reports indicate, his tenure could be coming to an end.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett says he is "disappointed" by the lack of action on the part of Penn State officials who handled the allegations of child sex abuse that are shaking the school to its foundations.
Chris talks to Mayor Michael Nutter about his re-election last night, Governor Tom Corbett about the Jerry Sandusky/Penn State scandal and analyzes the lastest allegations of sexual harassment against Herman Cain.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
The Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia with a new venue and several upgrades after fan complaints following a less-than-ideal 2025 show.
Gas prices are hitting drivers across the Philadelphia area, but a Bucks County crew is making sure you get what you pay for.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
Jonathan Gerlach is accused of hoarding more than 100 sets of human remains from graves he robbed.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
Student after student spent their school night speaking out against the district's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia with a new venue and several upgrades after fan complaints following a less-than-ideal 2025 show.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
Gas prices are hitting drivers across the Philadelphia area, but a Bucks County crew is making sure you get what you pay for.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
The Roots Picnic is returning to Philadelphia with a new venue and several upgrades after fan complaints following a less-than-ideal 2025 show.
Gas prices are hitting drivers across the Philadelphia area, but a Bucks County crew is making sure you get what you pay for.
Jonathan Gerlach is accused of hoarding more than 100 sets of human remains from graves he robbed.
The countdown to Philadelphia's 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade is on — and among the participants will be 10 newly minted members of the Ring of Honor.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
As gas prices surge, one crew in Bucks County is making sure you actually get the amount you pay for at the pump. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has the story.
The countdown continues to the 2026 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade. Members of the Ring of Honor will be amongst those marching and reporter Joe Holden caught up with some of this year's inductees.
A former bank in Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood has been transformed into an immersive art experience called The Ministry of Awe. Josh Sanders reports.
There are limited ways in which artificial intelligence can help you do your taxes, but you shouldn't trust it with too much and put your personal information and your tax refund at risk. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from Mike Valenti, tax director at Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors.
Temperatures plummeted from the 80s on Wednesday to the high 20s Friday morning, and we'll have a relatively normal weekend with high temps in the 50s. Monday, we could see strong to severe storms. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.