Edward Snowden Speaks At Philly Library Via CCTV From Russia
A special guest visited the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia Monday night via closed-circuit television.
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A special guest visited the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia Monday night via closed-circuit television.
Snowden said he envisions it as a protection for journalists and human rights workers.
Chris discussed Ted Cruz choosing Carly Fiorina as a potential running mate and Philadelphia potentially hosting next year's NFL Draft. He also spoke with author Penny Nance at 7:20 about her book, Feisty and Feminine, and her upcoming appearance at the next WPHT Speaker Series on May 4 at Neumann University.
Edward Snowden's name has become synonymous with the push toward privacy, ever since he started leaking classified details of government mass surveillance programs two years ago. And now he's dispensing some advice on how best to safeguard your communications.
Perino told Rich Zeoli on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT surveillance programs are essential to winning the war on terror.
The photo reveals Gordon-Levitt dressed in Army fatigues, not looking much like the Snowden most of America pictures.
Internet denizens are taking a stand against suspicionless surveillance.
The little search engine from Chester County that could' has really come into its own: DuckDuckGo hit a billion searches last year in the fallout from NSA leaker Edward Snowden's revelations.
The latest revelations from NSA leaker Edward Snowden show that government spies have an eye on smartphone and tablet apps.
Chris discusses President Obama's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the programming biases at MSNBC, and the latest details in the Center City building collapse.He also talks to Pennsylvania's Lt. Governor Jim Cawley and comedian Steve Byrne.
The top-secret US agency says 300 terrorists have been taken down over the past five years using information from the program, called XKeyscore.
Chris assesses yesterday's rulings by the Supreme Court on gay marriage, the murder charges against former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, and an ad opposing privatization of Pennsylvania's state owned liquor stores produced by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. He also talks to Lyle Denniston from the National Constitution Center, John Hayward from Human Events, New Jersey Senate Candidate Steve Lonegan, and Comedian Chris Hardwick.
Chris reviews his Alaskan cruise, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's decision to lower the flags yesterday to honor actor James Gandolfini, and the Obama administration's efforts to apprehend Edward Snowden. He also talks to Dick Yuengling, from the Yuengling Brewery.
Seth Williams announced Monday that he will convene an investigating grand jury to look into the center city building collapse. U.S. officials are in the process of filing charges against NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Publisher and editor of the Germantown Chronicle, Jim Foster holds Mayor Nutter accountable for the Center City building collapse in his article "Mayor and Admin at Fault". New Jersey state senate may allow police officers to confiscate the cell phones of drivers involved in accidents. Tim Butler of the Psychedelic Furs joins Chris and Paige to talk Awesome Fests.
FBI agents on Monday visited the home of a man whose son has identified himself as the source of leaks about top-secret U.S. surveillance programs.
Police in Berks County are asking neighbors to wear blue to honor Officer Kristen Yeager during a procession on Monday.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game strangled a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto exited the Philadelphia Phillies-Los Angeles Dodgers game Sunday with a bruised left wrist.
Two women are dead after a car hit a median and rolled over several times early Sunday morning.
Police say 75-year-old John McDermott died after he was pinned against a car in a crash in South Philadelphia Saturday night.
Police in Berks County are asking neighbors to wear blue to honor Officer Kristen Yeager during a procession on Monday.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game strangled a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto exited the Philadelphia Phillies-Los Angeles Dodgers game Sunday with a bruised left wrist.
Police in Berks County are asking neighbors to wear blue to honor Officer Kristen Yeager during a procession on Monday.
Two women are dead after a car hit a median and rolled over several times early Sunday morning.
Police say 75-year-old John McDermott died after he was pinned against a car in a crash in South Philadelphia Saturday night.
A man is dead following a shooting outside of a hotel in Southwest Philadelphia Sunday morning.
Two people were injured after a car crashed into a Sotuhwest Philadelphia corner store Saturday night, officials say.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game strangled a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said limited family visitation resumed Sunday at Delaney Hall more than a week since protests began outside the ICE detention center in Newark.
Friends, teammates, and community members gathered outside Cooper Hospital Saturday night for a prayer vigil for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor.
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game strangled a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto exited the Philadelphia Phillies-Los Angeles Dodgers game Sunday with a bruised left wrist.
Edmundo Sosa capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run home run and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat Los Angeles 4-3 on Saturday night, ending the Dodgers' winning streak at six games.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka has put a curfew in place after tensions between state police and protesters boiled over near Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention center.
Pierre Robert, who hosted on 93.3 WMMR for 44 years before he died in October at the age of 70, was known to frequent Rittenhouse Square with a cup of coffee and a book.
The Philadelphia area can expect a sunny week with seasonable temperatures. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
There still appeared to be no decision from President Trump as of Sunday afternoon on whether he would sign off on a potential peace agreement with Iran.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a sunny Sunday.