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Penn State tries to pick up pieces in abuse fallout

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Penn State University struggled to stem the damage on Thursday from a sex abuse scandal that ended the 46year career of football coach Joe Paterno one of the most revered U.S. sports figures. Paterno 84 was fired late on Wednesday after it was revealed he was told in 2002 that…

Police warn Penn State students ahead of home game

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Penn State University students were warned by local police not to take to the streets on Saturday at the football team’s final home game to protest the sacking of legendary coach Joe Paterno amid a sexual abuse scandal. State College Police Department Captain John Gardner said he plans to have…

Cain regrets Pelosi "Princess Nancy" comment

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Presidential candidate Herman Cain battling allegations of sexual harassment said he regretted calling House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi Princess Nancy in a Republican debate on Wednesday. Cain criticized Pelosi for not acting on a piece of healthcare legislation when she was speaker of the House. You didn’t hear…

Penn State students protest after Paterno fired

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More than 1000 protesting Penn State University students poured into the streets around campus on Wednesday after head football coach Joe Paterno was fired in fallout from a childabuse scandal at the school. Chanting Hell no Joe won’t go and We want Joe back they also cursed former assistant coach…

Paterno, president out in Penn State abuse scandal

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Famed U.S. college football coach Joe Paterno and the president of Penn State University were fired on Wednesday in fallout from a childabuse scandal and coverup involving a former assistant coach and school officials. The move by the university’s board of trustees thwarted an attempt by Paterno 84 and one…