The Boy Scouts of America has a new name — and it's more inclusive
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history, as it emerges from bankruptcy and in the wake of sex abuse claims.
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Onetime Moraga teen who was denied Eagle Scout Award for being gay in 2010 looks back
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Insurer agrees to $800 million deal in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
Century Indemnity will contribute to fund for victims of child sexual abuse in return for release from liability.
Judge kicks off key hearing in Boy Scouts bankruptcy case
An attorney for the Boy Scouts of America said the group's national board never adopted a resolution approving an $850 million agreement that is the linchpin of its bankruptcy plan.
Boy Scouts to pay $850M to sex abuse victims
The Boy Scouts of America reached an $850 million agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse in the organization's bankruptcy case. If completed this could be among the largest settlement plans over sexual abuse in the country's history, but critics say the deal doesn't go far enough. Mola Lenghi reports.
Boy Scouts of America reaches agreement with sex abuse victims
The agreement signals the BSA's acknowledgment that the gulf between attorneys representing abuse victims and those representing the BSA's insurers is too broad to be resolved.
Boy Scouts to sell Norman Rockwell paintings to pay sex-abuse claims
The BSA also has agreed sell rights to oil and gas interests on properties in 17 states as part of its bankruptcy reorganization plan.
Nearly 1,000 girls become first female Eagle Scouts
The young women are showing they are just as capable of earning the rare honor.
Mormon church accused of covering up Boy Scouts sex abuse
In lawsuits representing seven different victims, attorneys say church officials never notified authorities about abuse allegations.
Girls Scouts accuse Boy Scouts of poaching members
Girl Scouts say Boy Scouts are using unfair recruiting tactics to confuse the public and steal its members.
Boy Scouts face some 90,000 sex abuse claims
Group is creating a fund to settle claims of sexual abuse and saying it's "heartbroken" and "devastated."
Boy Scouts sex abuse claims surpass 92,000
Tens of thousands of alleged victims have raced to file sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts before a court-ordered deadline. It comes after the 110-year-old institution filed for bankruptcy in February. Errol Barnett reports.
Boy Scouts face over 82,000 sex abuse claims
More than 82,000 people have made sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America, ahead of Monday's judge-issued deadline to file in the organization's bankruptcy case. Errol Barnett speaks to one former scout who filed a claim detailing years of abuse.
Arizona teen to become one of first female Eagle Scouts
Victoria Rader will soon be one of the nation's first female Eagle Scouts.
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid sexual abuse lawsuits
The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy protection. The organization is facing an onslaught of lawsuits from men who claimed they were sexually abused by scoutmasters and other leaders. Errol Barnett reports.
Boy Scouts' bankruptcy filing is "an admission of guilt," alleged victim says
Ralph Morse said his brother died of alcoholism "because of the abuse" from their Boy Scout leader.
Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex abuse lawsuits
Programs will continue but the Chapter 11 filing sets off what could be one of the biggest, most complex bankruptcies ever and could lead to compensation fund topping $1 billion
Ex-Boy Scout claims he, brother were abused
The Boy Scouts of America is filing for federal bankruptcy protection to prepare for a potential avalanche of sexual abuse judgments. The organization has about 2.2 million youth members and 800,000 volunteers, with millions more over its 110-year history. Errol Barnett breaks down the case and hears from a former Boy Scout who said he was abused.
Lawsuit opens door for more sex abuse claims against Boy Scouts
The lawsuit contends that the Boy Scouts of America has known since its early years that it attracted pedophiles into its ranks of adult leaders, yet avoided public acknowledgement of the dangers for decades.
Former congressman accused of sexually abusing teen in 1960s
Gary Ackerman is accused of abusing a then-17-year-old at a Boy Scout camp five decades ago
New York law helps abuse survivors seek justice
The Child Victims Act gives victims of child sexual abuse a one year window to file a civil lawsuit
New laws open door to decades-old child sex abuse cases
More U.S. states are passing Child Victims Act laws, with legal settlements expected to reach into the billions
Tillerson jokes that God "sent him home" from State post
Tillerson also discussed the current state of politics and democracy in the United States with the Boy Scouts of America
N.J., N.Y. Boy Scout leaders accused of sex abuse
Attorney Jeff Anderson said at a press conference in New York on Tuesday that he's identified 130 perpetrators of child sex abuse in the Boy Scouts of America in New York. Anderson and Greg Gianforcaro's law firm also announced they identified 50 Boy Scout leaders in New Jersey who have been accused of sexual misconduct with minors.
Durbin retirement to prompt shakeup in Senate Democratic leadership
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leadership position.
Trump blasts Zelenskyy as Vance threatens to "walk away" from peace deal
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Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
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Gang experts cast doubt on Trump's claim about MS-13 finger tattoos
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Trump signs executive order to influence college accreditation process
President Trump also signed an executive order to enforce laws on the books about universities disclosing large foreign gifts.
Detained Palestinian student must remain in Vermont, judge says
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Judge seems sympathetic to Perkins Coie's bid to block Trump executive order
Law firm Perkins Coie says the executive order signed by President Trump that targets it is unconstitutional.
India retaliates against Pakistan after Kashmir attack kills 26
India's External Affairs Ministry said the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended after an attack in Kashmir left over two dozen dead.
These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
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Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
Fossil fuel companies caused $28 trillion in climate damage, study finds
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Trump signs executive order to influence college accreditation process
President Trump also signed an executive order to enforce laws on the books about universities disclosing large foreign gifts.
Gang experts cast doubt on Trump's claim about MS-13 finger tattoos
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12 states sue Trump over tariff actions
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
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12 states sue Trump over tariff actions
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Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs may cause empty shelves soon
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FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report.
Treasury's Bessent sees "an opportunity for a big deal" with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
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Federal judge hears challenge on Trump sanctuary city crackdown
A federal judge is hearing a challenge Wednesday brought on by the city of San Francisco and other local jurisdictions to President Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary city" policies.
Trump's meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
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Trump signs executive order to influence college accreditation process
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12 states sue Trump over tariff actions
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
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These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out
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What Trump can learn from state efforts to expand IVF access
State-level efforts to regulate fertility coverage reveal the gauntlet of budgetary and political hurdles such initiatives face.
NIH director pushes back timeline for RFK Jr.'s autism answers
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said "it's hard to guarantee when science will make an advance."
FDA stops short of synthetic food dye ban, calls on industry to stop use
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Dietitians react to the "people kibble" trend of meal prepping
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India retaliates against Pakistan after Kashmir attack kills 26
India's External Affairs Ministry said the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended after an attack in Kashmir left over two dozen dead.
Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 10 as mediators work to end war
France, Germany and Britain meanwhile said Israel's seven-week blockade on all imports to Gaza was "intolerable."
Shark attack victim's remains found in waters off popular beach
Israeli media identified the victim as Barak Tzach, a man in his 40s and a father of four.
Vance says it was "pretty crazy" that he met Pope Francis in his last 24 hours
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Trump blasts Zelenskyy as Vance threatens to "walk away" from peace deal
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See the 2025 American Music Awards nominations
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Tina Knowles talks styling Destiny's Child
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How "Conclave" compares to electing new pope
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Tina Knowles opens up about motherhood, divorce and Destiny's Child
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Oprah Winfrey selects Tina Knowles' "Matriarch" for latest book club pick
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AI job scams on the rise
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EU hits Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of dollars in new fines
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
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Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
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Cicada maps show where the insects will emerge in the U.S. this spring
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NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
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FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year
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New moves in Karen Read's second trial
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Alabama inmate wants his execution to go forward: "I am guilty"
James Osgood was condemned to die for the 2010 killing of Tracy Lynn Brown. He is one of only a small number of inmates on U.S. death rows to abandon their legal challenges.
Inmate named John Kennedy makes daring escape from prison
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Details on Lori Vallow Daybell conviction
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When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
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Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
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Thousands of people from around the world flocked to St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City Wednesday to pay their respects to Pope Francis. CBS News papal and Vatican contributor Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo has more.
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