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Sandusky victim: Cries for help ignored
Sandusky victim: Cries for help ignored
Updated: Wednesday, December 7 2011 5:10 PM EST2011-12-07 22:10:50 GMT
Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky was arrested Wednesday after two more accusers testified they were sexually abused by him, bringing the number of alleged victims to 10.More >>
Paterno responds to firing in statement
Paterno responds to firing in statement
Updated: Thursday, November 10 2011 9:34 AM EST2011-11-10 14:34:58 GMT
Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno released a statement Wednesday in response to being fired.More >>
Complete statement by Joe Paterno
Complete statement by Joe Paterno
Updated: Wednesday, November 9 2011 11:32 AM EST2011-11-09 16:32:53 GMT
Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno released a statement Wednesday announcing he will retire at the end of the season.More >>

Sequestration impact on North AlabamaMore>>
Athens leaders concerned about sequestration effects
Athens leaders concerned about sequestration effects
Updated: Wednesday, February 27 2013 11:16 AM EST2013-02-27 16:16:48 GMT
Athens leaders are looking closely at how sequestration will affect the city. The biggest concern there is sales tax revenue.More >>
Athens leaders are looking closely at how sequestration will affect the city. The biggest concern there is sales tax revenue.More >>

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SLIDESHOW: The Penn State abuse scandal
SLIDESHOW: The Penn State abuse scandal
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was indicted on sex abuse charges in a shocking case that involves the alleged abuse of boys as young as 10.More >>
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was indicted on sex abuse charges in a shocking case that involves the alleged abuse of boys as young as 10. The scandal-laden case led to the resignation of three school officials, as well as its storied coach, Joe Paterno, who died of cancer Jan. 22.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Thousands attend Paterno viewings
SLIDESHOW: Thousands attend Paterno viewings
Thousands of people lined up Tuesday and Wednesday to spend a final moment with legendary football coach Joe Paterno, according to media reports.More >>
Thousands of people lined up Tuesday and Wednesday to spend a final moment with legendary football coach Joe Paterno, according to media reports.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Students protest Paterno's firing
SLIDESHOW: Students protest Paterno's firing
Penn State fans hit the streets in protest Wednesday night after the university's board of trustees firing of the university's head football coach and president.More >>

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