Ex-coach at U.S. gymnastics academy arrested by FBI after abuse reports
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Sean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
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Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Sean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge.
Last week, the FBI arrested former gymnastics coach Sean Gardner on a charge related to child pornography. But according to the FBI's criminal complaint, at least two young gymnasts previously reported Gardner for sexual and physical abuse. Lana Zak reports.
Legendary gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field built UCLA into a collegiate powerhouse before retiring last year. Over 29 years as head coach, Kondos Field led UCLA to seven NCAA championships and 22 regional championships. But "Miss Val," as she's affectionately known by her gymnasts, says winning does not always equal success. She joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her TED Talk on what's more important than winning.
The latest medal for gymnast Simone Biles is extra special. Her victory Saturday in the Women's Vault competition at the World Gymnastics Championships is her 23rd. That ties the record for the most world medals for any gymnast. The 22-year-old has two chances to break the record Sunday with balance beam and floor events.
The Olympic gold medalist says Dr. Larry Nassar abused her while she was representing the United States. See the full story on 60 Minutes, Sunday, November 12th, at 7 p.m. ET/PT
After revealing that she had been sexually abused by U.S. national team doctor Larry Nassar, Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman has called for changes in her sport's governing body, USA Gymnastics
Four-time All-American gymnast Kyrstin Johnson's routine went viral in January, but her journey to success on and off the mat at Temple University is just as inspiring.
Opportunity is the first step to being great at just about anything. Jericka Duncan reports on the Gymnastics Foundation in New York City, launched by Wendy Hilliard, to empower those in underserved communities to learn gymnastics.
A video of Kyrstin Johnson's floor routine, which featured Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," is blowing up on social media.
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
Béla Károlyi, who coached the U.S. women's gymnastics team to its first Olympic gold medal, has died at age 82. Shanelle Kaul looks back at his life and controversial legacy.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
Jordan Chiles was initially awarded a bronze medal on the floor exercise after an inquiry into her initial score, which had her in fifth place at the 2024 Paris Games.
Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles was ordered to return the bronze medal for her floor routine performance in Paris following a decision by the International Olympic Committee. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell reports.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
U.S. Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles describes the moment she won her first individual medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
The U.S. now leads at the Paris Olympics with the most gold and overall medals. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Dana Jacobson breaks down the medal count and what to look out for next on the event's schedule.
After a Monday that saw USA gymnastics end their Paris Games with more medals, it's a key day for several other U.S. Olympians and teams Tuesday. Noah Lyles will run the 200-meter semifinal while the men's basketball team faces Brazil in their quarterfinals and the women's soccer team will face Germany in their semifinal. CBS News and Sports correspondent Dana Jacobson has more.
Simone Biles won silver in the women's gymnastics individual floor final at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Earlier falls on the balance beam, including falls by Biles and Suni Lee, left the U.S. out of individual medals contention in that apparatus. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson is in Paris with a recap.
In the last medal event for women's artistic gymnastics, Brazil's Rebeca Andrade narrowly edged American Simone Biles for the gold.
American gymnast Suni Lee became a seven-time Olympic medalist on Sunday, winning bronze in the uneven bars final at the Paris Games.
Simone Biles won her 10th Olympic medal and seventh gold in the vault competition at the Paris Olympics.
Gymnast Simone Biles took a clear swipe at former President Donald Trump on social media Friday, posting "I love my black job" following her second gold medal win at the Paris Olympics. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson is in Paris with the latest on the Games.
U.S. Olympian Frederick Richard shares how he's using social media to grow interest in men's gymnastics to inspire the next generation.
The face-off between Simone Biles and Suni Lee marked the first time two gold medalists competed against each other in the event.
The government shutdown is now on Day 40 as senators are set to return to Capitol Hill for a rare Sunday session. Follow live updates here.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
A powerful earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and a depth of about 12 miles, struck off the coast of northern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Under a deal between the Commanders and D.C., the team will return to the nation's capital in a new stadium expected to cost nearly $4 billion.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is due to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts to be grounded as authorities investigate the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky.
More than a dozen people were standing outside Bradley's, a popular LGBTQ bar, when the car crashed into them after a police chase.
Hamas said that it found the body of the soldier, Hadar Goldin, in a tunnel in the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah on Saturday. Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014.
Faith Salie brings some middle-aged energy to the latest inside joke among youngsters.
When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD. A new book examines the traumas that they - and other returning war veterans - have faced.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
The bodies of Dr. Henry Han, his wife Jennie, and their 5-year-old daughter Emily were found in the garage of their Santa Barbara, California, home, wrapped in plastic and duct tape. The prosecutor says they were shot while they slept.
The boxer who was attacked by her husband and left for dead now speaks out in support of victims of domestic violence.
Costco said the recalled bubbly beverages could pose a "laceration hazard" to consumers.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered MD-11 and MD-11F aircrafts to be grounded as authorities investigate the deadly UPS plane crash in Kentucky.
President Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
Although grocery prices have continued to climb in 2025, a Thanksgiving dinner will cost 2% to 3% less this year, one analysis found.
Workers looking to pick up extra cash working retail jobs this winter may be out of luck as stores pull back on hiring.
The following is the transcript of the interview with West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 9, 2025.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 9, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The following is the transcript of the interview with New Jersey Gov.-elect , a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 9, 2025.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose rebel forces ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad late last year, is due to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday.
When the "Greatest Generation" returned home from World War II, many veterans had suffered psychic wounds that were not diagnosed or understood at the time to be PTSD. For his new book, "The Wounded Generation," historian David Nasaw researched the experiences of WWII veterans – from suffering survivor's guilt, to receiving electro-shock therapy treatments – that give insights into the emotional traumas facing veterans of all wars. Lesley Stahl reports.
Washington University Medicine in St. Louis is conducting important research into treating early-onset Alzheimer's before symptoms arise.
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
In this web exclusive, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about backing research into Alzheimer's, a disease which affected his own father.
Chemo and surgery failed to treat Diane Davis' advanced cancer. Things seemed hopeless until genetic testing found an unlikely culprit.
The following is the transcript of the interview with West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 9, 2025.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 9, 2025.
The biggest typhoon to threaten the Philippines in years, Fung-wong could cover two-thirds of the archipelago with its 1,118-mile-wide rain and wind band, forecasters said.
Hamas said that it found the body of the soldier, Hadar Goldin, in a tunnel in the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah on Saturday. Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014.
The following is the transcript of the interview with New Jersey Gov.-elect , a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 9, 2025.
The actor, writer and musician has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas.
In this web exclusive, Oscar-winning actor-writer Billy Bob Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about returning to his character Tommy Norris in the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. He also discusses his rock band, The Boxmasters; his relationship to fame; and how Hollywood legend Billy Wilder changed his career.
Actor, writer and musician Billy Bob Thornton has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ drama series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas. Thornton talks with Lee Cowan about his hillbilly roots, music, and the milestone of turning 70.
In this web exclusive, Academy Award-nominee Jessie Buckley talks with Seth Doane about her latest films, "Hamnet" and "The Bride!," and of "living in an unconscious place" when creating a character.
She's been called "the acting world's best-kept secret." But Oscar-nominee Jessie Buckley's latest role, playing the wife of William Shakespeare in "Hamnet," may change that.
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
The bodies of Dr. Henry Han, his wife Jennie, and their 5-year-old daughter Emily were found in the garage of their Santa Barbara, California, home, wrapped in plastic and duct tape. The prosecutor says they were shot while they slept.
The boxer who was attacked by her husband and left for dead now speaks out in support of victims of domestic violence.
In Tampa, Florida, four people were killed and more than a dozen were hurt after a car crashed into a crowded bar.
The suspect was later found dead, police said.
More than a dozen people were standing outside Bradley's, a popular LGBTQ bar, when the car crashed into them after a police chase.
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger join to discuss the Democrats' sweep of the past week's state and local elections. Meanwhile, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins with more on the government shutdown as the Senate is set to hold a rare Sunday session.
We leave you this Sunday with wombats, and friends, enjoying the morning at Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
The Democratic Party's decisive wins across the country last Tuesday (including the New York City mayor's race, governorships in New Jersey and Virginia, and California's redistricting proposition) are being billed by Democrats as a referendum on President Trump and the GOP. Robert Costa talks with New York Times reporters Luke Broadwater and Annie Karni, co-authors of "Mad House," about the prospects for both parties, the current government shutdown, the 2026 midterms, and the remainder of the Trump presidency.
For decades, John Monsky's passion has been collecting American flags – from those that accompanied soldiers during the Civil War and on the beaches of France on D-Day, to ones that landed on the Moon. He tells Mo Rocca that the flags in his collection have been both witnesses to and participants in history.
When 90% of funding was cut to a Harvard medical research lab studying the regenerative qualities of salamanders, six-year-old Marianne Cullen, of Springfield, Mass., a fan of salamanders, stepped up to help. Steve Hartman reports on how one young donor lifted spirits as well as funds.