Jerry Sandusky resentenced to 30 to 60 years
The former Penn State assistant football coach received the same sentence he did in 2012
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Sandusky to be re-sentenced for child molestation conviction
Jerry Sandusky lost a bid for a new trial Tuesday, but a Pennsylvania appeals court ordered him to be re-sentenced for a 45-count child molestation conviction
What to stream this weekend
We're counting down the hours to the weekend, and TV Guide editor-in-chief Mickey O'Connor is too! He joined CBSN with his recommendations for what to stream this weekend, including "Fastest Car" on Netflix and "Paterno" on HBO.
Penn State officials plead guilty in sex-abuse cover-up
Tim Curley and Gary Schultz face up to five years in prison for the their roles in the scandal that brought down Joe Paterno
Penn State sex abuse scandal price tag tops $200M
The university has settled with 33 people over allegations they were sexually abused by Sandusky, and has made total payments to them of $93 million
Penn State whistleblower awarded $7.3M in defamation case
Former assistant football coach Mike McQueary said the school retaliated against him after his testimony against Jerry Sandusky in child molestation case
Sandusky Abuse Allegations
Testimony in newly unsealed records claims that Penn State football coach Joe Paterno knew about allegations defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was molesting children as early as 1976. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more.
Joe Paterno and Penn State legacies hit again in court
An expert on sex abuse settlements testified that Paterno may have known of abuse since 1976, and the school likely paid to quiet the scandal
Documents to be released in Sandusky sex abuse case
Sealed documents could reveal details about claim boy told Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in 1976 that Jerry Sandusky molested him
Penn State settlements with Sandusky accusers covered 1971 abuse claim
Disclosure comes after allegations former football coach Joe Paterno was told in 1976 that Jerry Sandusky sexually abused a child
Joe Paterno's son calls 1976 allegation "bunk"
Says there is no substance to report that Penn State coach had been told of molestation by Jerry Sandusky 40 years ago
Docs: Paterno allegedly told of Sandusky molestation in 1976
Judge says insurers in litigation with Penn State claim a boy told coach Joe Paterno in 1976 that he had been molested by Jerry Sandusky
Trump puzzles Pittsburgh crowd with Joe Paterno reference
"How's Joe Paterno?" Trump asked a crowd in Pittsburgh Wednesday
Republican front-runner Donald Trump asked Pennsylvania voters how former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is doing
Republican front-runner Donald Trump asked Pennsylvania voters how former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is doing. Paterno died in 2012 after being fired over a coaching staff sex scandal at Penn State.
Artist who removed Joe Paterno's halo makes new change
Muralist took away former Penn State football coach's halo shortly after Jerry Sandusky was convicted of child molestation
Sandusky prosecutors say Penn State obstructed justice "for many years"
Two men who prosecuted Jerry Sandusky in the child sex abuse scandal speak about the case to "60 Minutes Sports"
12/31/78: We're Number One
Joe Paterno was already a legendary football coach when Harry Reasoner met him over 30 years ago, and still seeking his first national championship.
We're Number One
"I can't get excited about losing a football game. We lose, we lose." Those don't sound like the words of a top-ranked college football coach, but that's what Penn State's Joe Paterno tells Harry Reasoner. Aside from winning, Paterno pushes education; 94 percent of his players graduate with degrees.
Dow plunges more than 1,600 points as stocks recoil from tariff shock
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Trump National Security Council staffers purged, U.S. officials say
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings against DOJ over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal
The Pentagon inspector general's office said it would evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal to discuss strikes against the Houthis.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Layoffs spiked by 205% last month, fueled by DOGE mass firings
Job cuts more than tripled to 275,240 last month, a surge caused by mass layoffs of government workers by Elon Musk's DOGE.
Tornadoes and violent winds cause deadly damage in South and Midwest
Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings against DOJ over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Here's what economists are saying about Trump's tariffs
Economists say that President Trump's wide-ranging new tariffs raise the risk of a recession or stagflation.
Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill on Thursday, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
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Here's what economists are saying about Trump's tariffs
Economists say that President Trump's wide-ranging new tariffs raise the risk of a recession or stagflation.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
Ford offers employee pricing to car shoppers as auto tariffs kick in
Ford rolls out employee pricing promotion as new 25% tariffs on U.S. auto imports take effect.
Stellantis to pause production at Windsor plant, lay off 900 workers in Midwest
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings against DOJ over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Dr. Oz confirmed to head agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz is a party line 53-45 vote to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill on Thursday, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
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Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
New search for MH370 suspended just weeks after it got underway
Malaysia says the latest hunt for missing flight MH370 has been suspended after less than 6 weeks, as "it's not the season" to scour the Indian Ocean.
Rare life-sized statues of toga-clad couple found in Pompeii tomb
The couple may have been married, and the woman appears to have been a priestess, researchers said.
BBC News sneaks in to reveal devastation as Myanmar quake toll tops 3,000
Myanmar's military rulers have kept journalists out since the devastating earthquake, so CBS News' partners at the BBC went undercover to reveal the scale of the disaster.
Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
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Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Bruce Springsteen releasing "Lost Albums" with songs never heard before
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Deborah Norville on leaving "Inside Edition"
Deborah Norville, the longest-serving female anchor in American TV history, says this will be her final season at "Inside Edition." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what's next after three decades on the show.
Tucker Wetmore on debut album
Fresh off his first No. 1 hit and ACM nomination, Tucker Wetmore talks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about his journey to a billion streams and what fans can expect from "What Not To."
Nintendo Switch 2 unveiled
The next generation of Nintendo gaming is here. Tech expert Bridget Carey joins us to break down what to know about the Switch 2 ahead of its June 5 release and why it's already a must-have for Millennials and Gen Z.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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Man wanted for murder breaks leg trying to flee from U.S. Marshals
Charles Ray Blevins, 38, allegedly shot and killed a man while on parole in 2019.
What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
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Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Aisha Bowe prepares for liftoff
Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and tech founder, will become the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space. She joins Gayle King and an all-female Blue Origin crew launching April 14 and joins "CBS Mornings' to talk about how she is preparing.
"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Wall Street sees nearly $2 trillion in losses
Thursday was Wall Street's worst day since 2020 as investors reacted to President Trump's sweeping new tariffs on all nations. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady, Weijia Jiang and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the details.
Countries look to retaliate against tariffs
Foreign leaders lined up on Thursday to condemn President Trump's wide-reaching trade taxes, promising countermeasures of their own. Enda Curran, global economics reporter for Bloomberg, joins "America Decides" to unpack the international fallout.
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Signal leak
The Pentagon's Inspector General's Office said it will look into whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal complied with Defense Department policies. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Stocks see biggest wipeout since 2020
Stocks cratered in the U.S. on Thursday, one day after President Trump unveiled his plans for a 10% baseline tariff on all nations and higher levies for some. CBS News' John Dickerson anchors a special report.
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Michigan auto industry braces for Trump's 25% auto tariffs now in effect; Trump's tariffs draw rebukes from world leaders