2 Penn State Players Charged With Arson Waive Hearing
Two Penn State rugby players have waived their right to a preliminary hearing on charges they torched the team's storage shed, allegedly because they're unhappy with their coach.
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Two Penn State rugby players have waived their right to a preliminary hearing on charges they torched the team's storage shed, allegedly because they're unhappy with their coach.
Penn State has suspended its entire men's rugby team amid claims that two players torched the team's storage shed and an investigation that revealed what police called the team's discontent with its coach.
The judge Tuesday denied Freeh's motion for reconsideration of the Feb. 25 order granting Spanier's request.
Florida State President Eric Barron will be the next president of Pennsylvania's largest university.
Penn State may have a new university president in the coming days to replace the man who's led the school since shortly after Jerry Sandusky's arrest.
Penn State police say they're adding uniformed officers to patrol the campus at night after a female student reported she was forced into a car before two men tried to sexually assault her.
The FBI and federal prosecutors have spent the weekend reviewing allegations against a Penn State student from Russia who was in custody on charges that he possessed bomb-making materials when police also allegedly seized marijuana-growing materials from his room.
Analysts and insiders are now saying the dwindling hours of Friday night is the final hour in the hunt for a Penn State head coach.
Vanderbilt's James Franklin will be the new head coach of the Penn State football team, according to a report from Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports.
There is a new leader to be the next Penn State head football coach, according to a report.
Johnson was appointed interim coach this week and can only hope the players' vote of confidence carries weight when he applies for the permanent job following Bill O'Brien's hiring by the Houston Texans.
Houston Texans officially announce they've hired former Penn State coach Bill O'Brien.
Bill O'Brien resurrected the Penn State program the first time he addressed the team.
Bill O'Brien will reportedly interview for the Houston Texans head coaching job.
The state attorney general's office filed papers Friday that detail the lies it says former Penn State President Graham Spanier told during his grand jury testimony.
A young man who testified at Jerry Sandusky's sex abuse trial is suing the former coach and Penn State for what he says was nearly four years of assaults while he was a child.
Pennsylvania prosecutors said in a new court filing that Jerry Sandusky has not presented any good reason for the state Supreme Court to take up an appeal of his molestation conviction.
Jerry Sandusky is asking Pennsylvania's highest court to take up his appeal of child sex abuse conviction, saying a judge should have instructed jurors regarding the length of time it took victims to come forward.
Penn State University trustees have called off a Friday meeting at which they were expected to vote on a new president.
Former Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin is an Oakland Raider, landing as Terrelle Pryor's backup.
Penn State says it is paying $59.7 million to 26 young men over claims of child sexual abuse at the hands of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Eagles fans are likely to be pretty riled up on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, with the team having won two straight games, and the Cowboys in town with the division lead on the line. But it won't just be Eagles fans who will be ready for the game.
Penn State's costs related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal have crossed $50 million.
Bill Belton ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth overtime to lift Penn State past No. 18 Michigan 43-40 in maybe the biggest win in coach Bill O'Brien's two seasons with the Nittany Lions.
Lawyers say 19 young men have settled with Penn State over claims of abuse by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
A copy of the Declaration of Independence sold for more than $3.6 million as part of a USA 250 Anniversary auction
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
Police say Salis Hanrahan, 20, was fatally shot inside a house in the 400 block of Ripka Street in Roxborough on Wednesday.
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to celebrate a momentous milestone in anchor Ukee Washington's career as he marks 40 years with the station.
A copy of the Declaration of Independence sold for more than $3.6 million as part of a USA 250 Anniversary auction
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
Eugene Horsch, whose Olney home was searched in June after his arrest in Old City, was indicted on federal charges this week.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will compete at next week's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The family of Nolan Wells, a missing teenager found dead on an island off Mississippi, is looking for answers. Wells' parents joined CBS Mornings and said they believe Wells was left behind.
Our Krystle Rich caught up with a student-athlete from Delaware State University about stepping up to the plate.
With Philadelphia hosting the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, the league is paying it forward with beautification and community projects — Ray Strickland reports from Ashburn Field, newly renovated thanks to the MLB All-Star Legacy initiative.
Legislators in Harrisburg are continuing to work on key issues like regulating skill games, and the state House says voting will begin at noon on Sunday.
As summer travel season kicks into high gear, many homeowners are looking for ways to keep their property secure while they're away. But an expert from Consumers' Checkbook says homeowners should think twice before spending thousands of dollars on expensive security packages. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips.