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.
The city's connection to the movement runs much deeper than just parades and festivals. Here's a look at the city's history of fighting for LGBTQ rights.
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.
The warmup begins with highs in the mid-80s on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Open Streets: Midtown Village will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday throughout June in Philadelphia.
Bryce Harper hit his 377th career home run and Jhoan Duran worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
Two officers were shot while serving a search warrant Tuesday in Atlantic City, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said.
The city's connection to the movement runs much deeper than just parades and festivals. Here's a look at the city's history of fighting for LGBTQ rights.
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.
Voters in New Jersey headed to the polls Tuesday for the primary election.
The warmup begins with highs in the mid-80s on Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
The city's connection to the movement runs much deeper than just parades and festivals. Here's a look at the city's history of fighting for LGBTQ rights.
Open Streets: Midtown Village will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday throughout June in Philadelphia.
One person is dead and two others were taken to the hospital after a crash involving multiple vehicles in Bensalem on Tuesday.
The goal of The Print Center in Philadelphia is to make people reflect and examine America's democracy.
Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia will open enrollment to students of all genders starting in 2027-2028, the school announced.
Voters in New Jersey headed to the polls Tuesday for the primary election.
Crews are still searching for a 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.
Residents across Salem County are demanding answers after two police K9s suddenly died.
Two officers were shot while serving a search warrant Tuesday in Atlantic City, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Penn is the official medical provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, and the city has been preparing for the event for years.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Bryce Harper hit his 377th career home run and Jhoan Duran worked a perfect ninth for his 13th save to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
A.J. Brown broke his silence on his relationship with Jalen Hurts one day after the Eagles traded the star wide receiver to the Patriots.
Philadelphia leaders, past and present, say they're ready for the FIFA World Cup and provided their safety plan on Tuesday.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
Cristopher Sánchez has been on a remarkable streak, pitching 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
Leaders have chosen Thomas Jefferson University to establish a regional campus of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Delaware, making it the state's first four-year medical school. Classes are set to begin in the summer of 2028.
A standoff has been underway for hours in Bakersfield, California, after a man barricaded himself inside a Chase bank and took several people hostage. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The NEXT big change in the Philadelphia region's weather is the arrival of warm air and hot high temperatures. Wednesday is a bit of a transition day with us only reaching highs in the 80s, but we could see a high of 90 Thursday and mid-90s heading into the weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Grounds for the FIFA Fan Festival are under construction at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. The FIFA Fan Festival will be here for the entirety of the World Cup as the city prepares to host six matches. Wakisha Bailey reports.
When you think about the history of LGBTQ Pride, you might think Stonewall first — but Philadelphia played a major role in the fight for equality with the "Annual Reminders" protests. Josh Sanders has more on the history of LGBTQ activism in the city.