Edward Snowden's Supporters Call For Presidential Pardon
Advocates, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, are launching a public campaign to persuade President Barack Obama to pardon him.
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Advocates, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, are launching a public campaign to persuade President Barack Obama to pardon him.
Park advocates are demanding the NYPD return a statue of Edward Snowden that was confiscated from a Brooklyn park last week.
According to the report, the sculpture weighs 100 pounds and was attached in a way that will make it easy to remove.
The U.S. State Department said Tuesday that it can find only four emails sent between former Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and her staff concerning drone strikes and certain U.S. surveillance programs.
The photo reveals Gordon-Levitt dressed in Army fatigues, not looking much like the Snowden most of America pictures.
U.S. District Judge William Pauley says the program "represents the government's counter-punch" to eliminate al-Qaida's terror network by connecting fragmented and fleeting communications.
Schumer issued a threat to the South American nation, warning its trade preferences with the U.S. would be in jeopardy if it allows Snowden in to avoid extradition on charges of espionage and theft of government property.
An Aeroflot flight from Hong Kong believed to be carrying Edward Snowden landed in Moscow. On Sunday afternoon, WikiLeaks said Snowden was going to Ecuador to seek asylum.
The Justice Department has charged former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden with espionage and theft of government property in the NSA surveillance case.
He's an American believed to be in his 30s, and claimed his name is Daniel Morgan Perry, during an anti-government rant recorded on a cell phone about nine hours into the 16-hour flight.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said Monday that Americans deserved to know about the fact that the government has been collecting data on phone calls and Internet usage.
The head of the National Security Agency is defending government eavesdropping on the phone and Internet communications of millions of Americans, even as some members of Congress express surprise at the extent of the program.
A rally was held in Union Square Monday to support the the American intelligence contractor who disclosed U.S. government surveillance programs.
A new twist has appeared in the controversy over a secret government program tracking the phone calls and Internet habits of millions of Americans.
Club Calvi's new read, T Kira Madden's debut novel "Whidbey," is about three women connected to one man and the aftermath of his murder
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend on deployment for Operation Epic Fury, was honored with a dignified transfer.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend on deployment for Operation Epic Fury, was honored with a dignified transfer.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
New York City Police are looking for the man accused of pushing two men onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Two IEDs were thrown during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion, on Saturday, the NYPD said.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Club Calvi's new read is T Kira Madden's debut novel "Whidbey." The book is about three women connected to one man and the aftermath of his murder.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce an expansion of free pre-school for some of the city's youngest students. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Federal prosecutors charged two Pennsylvania teens who brought homemade bombs to an anti-Muslim protest outside Gracie Mansion Saturday. Investigators said both suspects admitted to being inspired by ISIS. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end soon, but threatened to hit the region harder if Iranian officials stop the flow of oil. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
It's going to be a sunny to partly cloudy Tuesday with very warm temperatures. The highs will be in the mid 70s for parts of the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
