'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.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is being urged by sex abuse survivors to accept a proposed reorganization plan that would allow for a $100 million settlement, attorneys said.
An armed man who was shot and injured by Baltimore Police on April 2 had gained control of an officer's taser prior to the shooting, police said.
Baltimore County leaders are working to strengthen animal welfare laws with the introduction of three proposed bills.
A new program in Howard County public schools is aiming to make it safer for children with special needs.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is being urged by sex abuse survivors and their attorneys to accept a proposed reorganization plan that would allow for a $100 million settlement, attorneys said.
Widespread freeze conditions are likely Tuesday night into Wednesday morning
A $1 million grant from the federal government will help Baltimore expand its 911 Diversion Program to support more mental health calls.
Maryland’s Attorney General issued a warning about “investment” schemes spreading on social media.
Four people were injured after a machine malfunctioned at a McCormick & Co. plant in Baltimore County, according to fire officials.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Chicago White Sox have rescheduled the start of their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles from the evening to midday due to a cold forecast.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
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.
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.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Parts of Maryland could see frost during Tuesday and Wednesday mornings before the weather warms up later in the week.
Parts of Maryland could experience an early morning freeze Tuesday following spring-like weather over the weekend.
A Freeze Watch is in effect for much of our area Tuesday night, into Wednesday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures in Maryland will cool down at the beginning of the week.
Parts of Maryland could see frost during Tuesday and Wednesday mornings before the weather warms up later in the week.
Two zoning amendments were introduced in Howard County to redevelop motels along Route 1.
Maryland’s Attorney General issued a warning about “investment” schemes spreading on social media.
A Baltimore Councilman introduced a bill to ensure the city’s inspector general gets access to records.
A Baltimore Police officer involved in a shooting that injured an armed man has been identified as four-year veteran Devon Gubbar.