'I'm Not Asking For A Pass': NSA Leaker Edward Snowden Wants To Come Home
Edward Snowden says he would like to return home but that the U.S. won't agree to a fair trial.
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Edward Snowden says he would like to return home but that the U.S. won't agree to a fair trial.
The arrest of a National Security Agency contractor accused of stealing classified information represents the second known case of a government contractor being publicly accused of removing secret data from the intelligence agency since 2013.
A prominent Maryland congressman is urging people not to see the new movie about the life of Edward Snowden.
NSA leaker Edward Snowden says it would "chill speech" and "erode the quality of our democracy" if he serves a long prison term in the U.S.
The photo reveals Gordon-Levitt dressed in Army fatigues, not looking much like the Snowden most of America pictures.
U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden will be allowed to stay in Russia for three more years.
In an interview with an American media outlet, NSA leaker Edward Snowden said he was "trained as a spy" and argued that he had a much larger role in U.S. intelligence than the government has acknowledged.
The company that handled a background check on National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden allegedly defrauded the government by submitting at least 665,000 investigations that had not been properly completed, and then tried to cover it up when the government suspected what was going on.
Edward Snowden will address the public during a live chat Thursday on the "Free Snowden" website. Click on the link for more information.
A federal judge rules in favor of a program allowing the NSA to collect the phone records of millions of Americans. This, after another judge found the practice unconstitutional.
Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden offers a Christmas message to the British public. From Russia, where he's been granted temporary asylum, he pressed for an end to mass government surveillance.
For the first time, the man who leaked the personal files of the NSA speaks in an unapologetic 14 hour interview.
A federal judge makes a decision on the National Security Agency's controversial phone surveillance program. This is just the latest development since former Maryland resident and NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked classified material.
Stunning new revelations about wide-ranging surveillance by the NSA. The government is amassing a staggering amount of information from cell phones, and that's drawing sharp criticism from privacy advocates.
Could the government be tracking your every move? A shocking new report by the Washington Post reveals the NSA is recording the locations of cell phones around the world--gathering nearly five billion records a day!
A former NSA codebreaker reveals that more than a decade ago, he tried to expose government spying on every day Americans.
Anger is growing among the United States' allies in Europe. They want President Barack Obama to stop the U.S. from spying on its leaders, including the Chancellor of Germany's cell phone calls.
Johns Hopkins University says it's allowing one of its professors to re-post a blog about the National Security Agency it previously asked him to remove.
The father of NSA leaker Edward Snowden will visit his son in Moscow. Snowden is wanted in America on espionage charges.
Russia is ignoring U.S. pleas to send a man who leaked government secrets back to America. In fact, the White House is furious the country just granted asylum to former Marylander Edward Snowden.
The father of National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden said Friday his son has been so vilified by the Obama administration and members of Congress that he is now better off staying in Russia.
NSA leaker, Edward Snowden, officially asks for asylum in Russia.
NSA leaker Edward Snowden is still in limbo, and for now, still holding onto more classified secrets.
A new twist in the unfolding story of Edward Snowden, the man who leaked NSA secrets to the world. Snowden confirmed he plans to seek asylum in Russia, but Russia has not received such a request.
The father of admitted NSA leaker, Edward Snowden, applauds his son in an open letter.
A mother who was detained on a Baltimore school campus in June was ordered by a judge to be released from immigration custody.
Anne Arundel County's safety study found that the corridor ranks ninth in overall crash rate among county-owned roads and third among four-lane county roads.
The B-Sharp Summer Music Enrichment Academy operates out of Timothy Baptist Church. It gives youth ages 8-to-18 the chance to learn an array of instruments.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Maryland, challenging state laws that allow in-state tuition and financial assistance for undocumented students.
At least one homeowner is displaced by the damage, and neighbors are now looking to clean up the mess that was left behind on North Dundalk Avenue.
A "code orange" air quality alert is in effect today for the Baltimore metro, and it's expected to be upgraded to a "code red" on Friday.
Surveillance video shows a group attack the 74-year-old earlier this month outside the store on Liberty Heights Avenue.
Today, Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days.
A tractor-trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk, Maryland. The crash was recorded on video.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
At least one homeowner is displaced by the damage, and neighbors are now looking to clean up the mess that was left behind on North Dundalk Avenue.
BWI officials say the airport will remain fully operational and flight schedules have been modified to accommodate the work.
Maryland will be under a "code red" air quality alert on Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way into the Mid-Atlantic.
Maryland's Tax-Free Week 2026 is a chance to save money on back-to-school essentials, as the state's 6% sales tax will not apply.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Black Barn Alpacas is opening a new downtown retail shop, bringing its herd-connected, farm-to-fashion products directly onto Main Street for the first time.
Port Discovery Children's Museum is gearing up for its upcoming Ice Cream Day Celebration on July 18th featuring three local ice cream shops.
This Summer, The Hotel at The University of Maryland offers a one-stop destination for those looking to turn a birthday into a luxury getaway without leaving the DMV.
WJZ is live at The Milton Inn in Sparks, Maryland trying out their Restaurant Week menu, which features items like their husk roasted sweet corn bisque and crispy zucchini flowers stuffed with goat cheese.
Summer is wedding season. If you're looking for the ultimate gift for your bridesmaids and bride, here are a few items, plus a splurge-worthy experience for the newlyweds.
The Orioles' schedule was released on Thursday, highlighted by eight Interleague opponents at Camden Yards and 13 home weekend series.
An errant pitch from Royals reliever Lucas Erceg that struck Baltimore's Blaze Alexander on the left hand resulted in both dugouts and bullpens emptying onto the field near home plate during the seventh inning of the Orioles' 8-2 victory.
Leody Taveras homered and drove in three runs, Samuel Basallo added a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Kyle Bradish gave up one run and two hits in 6 2/3 innings, Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the opener of a three-game series between last-place teams Friday night.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Heat, smoke, poor air quality on Friday in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast at 6 p.m.
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Maryland will be under a "code red" air quality alert on Friday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way into the Mid-Atlantic.
Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days.
Heat, smoke, poor air quality on Friday in Maryland
Judge ordered release of mother detained by ICE outside Baltimore school
Experts warn about hazy, smoky skies across Maryland
Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Ben McDonald shares insight on the 2026 team
Judge orders mother detained on Baltimore school campus released from ICE custody