N.J. can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, court rules
New Jersey's Supreme Court says the state can have a grand jury investigate allegations of clergy sexually abusing children and report findings.
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New Jersey's Supreme Court says the state can have a grand jury investigate allegations of clergy sexually abusing children and report findings.
A former medical assistant at a Pennsylvania urgent care was sentenced after he posed as a nurse and sexually assaulted several women in Montgomery County.
A current Allentown police officer and a former police vice officer were charged with allegedly sexually assaulting the same victim between 2011-2015.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
New Castle County Division of Police is offering a $5,000 reward for the identification of a person of interest or information that leads to an arrest regarding the sexual assault of a child at a YMCA in Delaware.
April Lampros claims Sean "Diddy" Combs being forced her to take ecstasy and have sex with his girlfriend, the lawsuit says.
Michael and Nicole Swanson were charged with sexually abusing two intellectually disabled adult women in Pennsylvania and Florida, according to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
Keith Steininger, 68, was charged with sexual contact with a student and other related offenses less than two years after he retired from Girard College in 2022.
A youth wrestling coach and former state champion who made headlines for becoming the NCAA's first openly gay college wrestler was sentenced to more than 7 years in a case involving images of children.
A former prep school teacher who served 11 months for sexually abusing two students in Pennsylvania is going back to prison for an earlier incident when he was a camp counselor in New Hampshire.
Authorities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, said a man filmed himself sexually abusing children and posted it on Kik and Telegram.
Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual abuse, a week after the music mogul settled a separate lawsuit with the singer Cassie.
Ventura had accused Combs of rape, physical abuse and sex trafficking during their relationship.
Omegle, a popular online chat service, is shutting down after 14 years amid lawsuits alleging it enabled child sexual exploitation.
Former Philadelphia priest Armand Garcia will plead guilty to sexually abusing a teenage girl in court on Monday.
Garcia was arrested for the incident in 2019. The alleged crimes took place between 2014 and 2017 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Andorra.
Investigators say the assaults happened at schools, parks and at victims' homes. They say the abuse has been going on for almost 10 years.
Investigators say the assaults happened at schools, parks and at victims' homes. They say the abuse has been going on for almost 10 years.
Zachary Ray was arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of three children while he worked as their basketball coach and trainer. He faces similar charges in Philadelphia.
The Boy Scouts of America are now processing claims in its $2.46 billion settlement with survivors.
In her lawsuit, Victoria Valentino, 80, says she was an actress and singer 54 years ago, when she met Cosby, now 85.
Reed Messer was extradited to Delaware after being arrested at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, police said.
Herman accused Woods of having his lawyer break up with her at an airport in October after falsely telling her they were going on a weekend trip.
The law expands protections to cover lay Catholic leaders and reaffirming that vulnerable adults and not just children can be victims of abuse when they are unable to freely consent.
The legislation to temporarily waive the statute of limitations for sex abuse crimes had been on the verge of going before voters for the final OK two years ago, when state officials bungled the required advertising of the previous version.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Seasonable temperatures continue Wednesday and Thursday in the Philadelphia area.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
Seasonable temperatures continue Wednesday and Thursday in the Philadelphia area.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, former police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
The case stems from allegations that at least one student used AI to create sexualized images of other students in Radnor Township School District.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is among eight locations that will close after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
As Philadelphia has dealt with a frigid winter, a sign that spring and summer are near is here: Phillies pitchers and catchers report for spring training.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Grant Gilmore says Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny and breezy with a high of 42 degrees. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The town hall was held at the Philadelphia high school in response to anti-Black and antisemitic graffiti found a few weeks ago.
Two law enforcement sources tell CBS News that the Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona has detained a person of interest in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Researchers found that people who drank two to three cups of coffee or one cup of tea a day have about an 18% lower chance of developing dementia. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Parents in the Radnor Township School District pressed school leaders for answers and accountability Tuesday night, weeks after police charged a juvenile in a case involving AI-generated images of a non-consensual, sexual nature.