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Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was back in court for the first day of his final sentencing hearing. A Michigan judge says 265 young women have come forward with stories of sexual abuse. Dozens of them are delivering statements in the Eaton County courtroom. Laura Podesta reports.
Jessica Thomashow, 17, appeared in a Michigan courtroom to speak at disgraced doctor Larry Nassar's final sentencing hearing for molesting female athletes. Jessica told the court her life changed when Nassar's abuse was exposed in the Indianapolis Star newspaper.
Michigan State University remains under scrutiny in the wake of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sentencing. MSU student newspaper reporter Rachel Fradette joins CBSN to talk about the campus reaction to the scandal.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette gave an update Saturday on his investigation into Michigan State University, in the wake of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal. Schuette, who is running for governor, said "it is abundantly clear that a full and complete investigation of what happened at Michigan State from the president's office down is required."
Fans in the student section at Michigan State University's home basketball game wore teal shirts Friday night to honor the sexual assault victims. The school's longtime doctor, Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison earlier this week for sexual abusing more than 150 young women and girls. The school's president and athletic director have announced their resignations.
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There is more fallout from the scandal involving Larry Nassar after the former USA Gymnastics doctor was sentenced this week to as much as 175 years in prison for abusing young girls. Dr. Jon LaPook reports there are serious questions about how Michigan State University responded to complaints.
The U.S. Olympic Committee is demanding all USA Gymnastics board members resign over the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. More than 150 women and girls, including Olympic gymnasts, have accused the former doctor of abuse. A judge sentenced Nassar to up to 175 years in prison. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison Wednesday. The first story about sexual abuse taking place at USA gymnastics was published in August of 2016 by a team of reporters from The Indianapolis Star. Marisa Kwiatkowski is an investigative reporter for The Indianapolis Star and part of the team that broke the story. She joins CBSN to discuss the reporting efforts that led to Nassar's conviction.
Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon has resigned over the Larry Nassar scandal. Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics sports doctor who had also worked at the university, has been sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for molesting female athletes. Detroit News reporter Kim Kozlowski joined CBSN to discuss allegations that the university knew of Nassar's abuse before he was exposed.
Larry Nassar, a former Olympic doctor, was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison Wednesday for sexually abusing women and girls while working for Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics. The president of Michigan State is also stepping down in the wake of the scandal. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon will resign in the wake of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sentencing.
Former USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced; President Trump said he would speak to special counsel under oath.
Disgraced former doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting young athletes. But now victims say there needs to be an investigation into how the abuse was allowed to take place. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Larry Nassar, a former USA Gymnastics sports doctor, was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the case.
Mattie Larson, an American gymnast and survivor of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, spoke out after the disgraced former USA Gymnastics sports doctor was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison. Larson shared her thoughts after the sentencing with Reena Ninan on CBSN.
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina sentenced former Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar to 40 to 175 years in prison on Wednesday following the statements of over 150 victims. Nassar admitted molesting some of the country's top gymnasts for years. "I just signed your death warrant," Aquilina said.
Former U.S. national champion gymnast Mattie Larson joined CBSN Wednesday following the sentencing of Larry Nassar, a former Michigan sports doctor. Larson was among those who spoke out against Nassar before he was sentenced Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison.
Rachael Denhollander, one of the first women to publicly identify herself as one of Larry Nassar's young victims, spoke in court on the seventh day of a hearing that has given girls, young women and their parents a chance to confront the disgraced Michigan sports doctor. Nassar faces a minimum prison term of 25 to 40 years on molestation charges.
NCAA is opening an investigation into how Michigan State handled sexual abuse allegations against former U.S. Olympic doctor, Larry Nassar. More than 150 victims have come forward to read aloud their statements against Nassar since last week in court. Nassar is expected to be sentenced Wednesday. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Gold medal Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman is calling for an independent investigation into the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse accusations against former team doctor Larry Nassar. More than 100 women and girls have testified against Nassar, with more expected to speak out today. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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Three USA Gymnastics board members resigned from their positions amid fallout surrounding disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. The announcement Monday comes as more sexual abuse victims share their stories at Nassar's sentencing hearing. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Disgraced Olympics and Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar listened to more victim statements Monday ahead of sentencing. Among them was 15-year-old Emma Ann Miller who addressed the court with her mother by her side. She said Nassar sexually assaulted her on "multiple occasions" at his Michigan State University (MSU) practice. She said her last appointment with Nassar was in 2016, shortly before he was suspended.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
The Department of Homeland Security is claiming local authorities in Minnesota are not cooperating with their operations. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga spoke with Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, who says those allegations are false.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday over whether President Trump exceeded his authority when he fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins with the key takeaways.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, criticizing NATO and pushing his Greenland demands to global leaders. H. R. McMaster, who served as a national security adviser during the president's first term, joins with analysis.
New text messages between pop superstar Taylor Swift and actress Blake Lively have been unsealed as part of a lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" actor and director Justin Baldoni. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.