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November 23, 2011 The news that Jerry Sandusky is being investigated in two more cases of alleged child sex abuse will likely mean that the former Penn State assistant football coach will be remanded to jail before a Dec. 13 hearing about the case, his attorney says.

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November 21, 2011 Once, a winning candidate for the presidential nomination relied on money or campaign organization to get him there. This year, doing well in the debates have replaced the roadmap of old. All that and more in the new "Political Junkie" column.

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November 18, 2011 "If true, individuals who were in a position to monitor and act upon learning of potential abuses appear to have been acting starkly contrary to the values of higher education, as well as the NCAA," association President Mark Emmert says.

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November 17, 2011 Report: After hearing accused child molester Jerry Sandusky profess his innocence on national television, several more possible victims have contacted lawyers.

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November 16, 2011 Mike McQueary has been under fire because a grand jury report said he never spoke with police about the alleged 2002 sexual attack on a young boy in a Penn State locker room. He's defended his actions in an email.

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November 15, 2011 Former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky admits to showering with young boys, but says he there was no "intent of sexual contact." Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that more possible victims have contacted authorities.

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November 14, 2011 "It would be inappropriate to keep Joe Paterno's name on the trophy at this time," Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany says.

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November 14, 2011 John Matko protested outside as fans went into Saturday's game. After the contest, Nebraska's coach said that he also thought the game should have been canceled.

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November 12, 2011 Against the backdrop of a child sexual abuse scandal involving a former assistant coach, the school's football team played Nebraska, losing 17-14. Students and fans showed their support for victims of abuse.

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• Penn State Abuse Scandal: A Guide And Timeline

November 11, 2011 Mike McQueary had come under scathing criticism for failing to stop abuse he said he witnessed.

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• 'Blue Out' Planned At Penn State Game
• Alleged Victim's Mother Was 'Horrified'

November 11, 2011 Students and alumni are trying to show support for the alleged victims of sexual abuse and on prevention of such crimes against them. At Saturday's game, many will wear blue T-shirts sold to raise money for charities that fight child abuse.

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November 11, 2011 The mother was also infuriated to learn that public school officials had allowed former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky to be alone with her son.

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November 10, 2011 Could former Florida football coach Urban Meyer be the next head coach at Penn State? That question has been on peoples' minds since January, when Meyer appeared on national television with Joe Paterno. New rumors say Meyer has bought property near State College, Pa.

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November 10, 2011 The sister of an alleged victim says she's had to avoid going to class because of the jokes others are telling. And an attorney for the victims says trustees should have held off on coach Joe Paterno's firing in order to avoid protests.

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• TIMELINE: Penn State Abuse Scandal